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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
4 August 2023Webpage
Indigenous Rights & the Voice
The Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum proposes a mechanism that addresses Indigenous peoples’ right to participation in decision making, and the right to consultation with government. The Voice could also promote the realisation of other human rights for Indigenous peoples, including to ensure the full realisation of rights to health, education, housing and the protection of Indigenous… -
Sex Discrimination
8 February 2023Media ReleaseCommission welcomes parliament’s codes of conduct and improved workplace safety
The codes set standards of conduct for parliamentarians, staffers, and all other employees in parliamentary workplaces. They were endorsed by the Senate this morning and debated in the House, which is expected to also endorse them soon. -
Business and Human Rights
6 December 2021Publication
Resources, energy and modern slavery: Practical responses to managing risks to people (2021)
A guide to help the resources and energy sectors respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). -
10 July 2020Redacted submissions
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11 June 2021Webpage
Older Workers Resources
Learn about a range of resources by the Commission developed for employers and employees to help raise awareness of the value of older workers. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
15 March 2023Webpage
Turning the Uluru Statement into action
Explore an opinion piece by former Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO on taking action on the Uluru Statement. -
Sex Discrimination
12 August 2022News story
Research commences for 5th National Survey on Workplace Sexual Harassment
The Australian Human Rights Commission is currently conducting the 5th National Survey on Workplace Sexual Harassment. The survey takes place around every four years and is our nation's key source of information on the prevalence, nature and reporting of sexual harassment in Australian workplaces. The data aims to inform Australia's ongoing response to this issue, providing evidence to… -
Business and Human Rights
12 November 2021Publication
Modern Slavery in the Health Services Sector
Modern Slavery in the health services sector: Practical responses to managing risks to people, is a guide to help the health services industry respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). The Act requires certain large companies to report annually on their efforts to address risks of modern slavery in their global operations and supply chains. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
10 March 2023Webpage
Support for Uluru Statement from the Heart
The Australian Human Rights Commission affirms its support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart and the proposed establishment of an Indigenous Voice to Parliament (Voice). -
Sex Discrimination
2 November 2022Media Release
Support for workplaces to prevent and address sexual harassment
The Respect@Work Council, chaired by National Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins, has launched a new website that will help employers prevent and respond to sexual harassment, and will support them to create gender inclusive, safe, and respectful workplaces. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
16 March 2022Publication
Close the Gap (2022)
This year’s report, Transforming Power – Voices for Generational Change, is a small collection of the hundreds of stories that catalogue the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led initiatives. -
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Legal
23 September 2021SubmissionSocial Services Legislation Amendment (Remote Engagement Program) Bill 2021
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Senate Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee for its inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment (Remote Engagement Program) Bill 2021. -
Disability Rights
3 November 2022Publication
Guidelines for the targeted recruitment of people with disability
The Guidelines provide information about designing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies for people with disability. -
10 July 2020Redacted submissions
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Sex Discrimination
8 October 2021Submission
Senate Select Committee on Job Security
The nature and level of women’s employment is the most significant factor influencing Australia’s position on gender equality, which harms women, families, communities, and the economy. According to KPMG modelling, halving the gap between men’s and women’s workforce participation in Australia would produce an additional $60 billion in GDP by 2038, and cumulative living standards would increase by… -
Legal
8 July 2021Publication
Immigration detention following visa cancellation under section 501
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Legal
8 July 2021Publication
QA v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs) (2021)
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Sex Discrimination
8 March 2022Video
International Women's Day: Kate Jenkins
Sex Discrimination Commissioner @Kate_Jenkins_: "#IWD2022 is an opportunity to reflect how we can all make Australia a truly gender-equal nation. In the past year, it’s been incredible to witness a rising determination for change from many women and girls in our society."