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Commission – General
30 August 2023Publication
Corporate Plan 2023–2024
This plan identifies the strategic and operating framework in which the Commission operates, and the actions we will take to achieve our purpose. -
Race Discrimination
13 October 2023Media ReleaseCommission President calls for human rights in Australia to be upheld in wake of Middle East conflict
The President of the Australian Human Rights Commission is calling for respect for human rights to be front of mind for all Australians as the situation in the Middle East continues to worsen. Commission President and Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM said: “The devastating conflict in Israel and Gaza and its horrific civilian fallout is… -
Children's Rights
25 September 2023VideoHuman rights series for kids
It doesn’t matter who you are, every human has the same value and is deserving of the same opportunities. This video describes the basic human right of being free and equal, explaining the difference between equality and equity with easy to understand examples. -
Sex Discrimination
25 September 2023VideoRespect@Work: Key Findings
The Respect@Work website brings together a comprehensive set of resources to support individuals and organisations to better understand, prevent and address workplace sexual harassment. On the website you will find information, videos, advice, good practice guides, education and training programs and workplace-assessment tools. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
25 September 2023Video2022 Human Rights Oration by Larissa Behrendt
Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO, winner of the 2021 Human Rights Medal, delivered the annual Human Rights Day Oration at the 2022 Human Rights Awards. She called for structural reform and self-determination for First Nations people: “Departments of child protection need to be replaced by empowered community-controlled organisations and true self determination. Child prisons and -
Race Discrimination
25 September 2023Video
Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture 2022
2022 Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture, delivered by the Attorney-General of Australia, The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP. A panel discussion on online hate and the need for legislative reform followed the lecture, moderated by Jeremy Fernandez from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). The panel was comprised of experts on online hate and anti-racism action, Dr Matteo Vergani, Rita Jabri… -
Children's Rights
25 September 2023Video
Reinventing schools so they support learning & wellbeing for all
This webinar argues that now is the time to reimagine schools, to become places that focus on the whole child’s health, wellbeing and learning. How can we make schools places that amplify children’s physical and mental wellbeing, give children the opportunity to thrive and make them lifelong learners? Professor Pasi Sahlberg and Professor Sharon Goldfeld launched their paper 'Reinventing -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
25 September 2023Video
Wiyi Yani U Thangani Opening Address by June Oscar
The Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices) National Summit was held over three days from 9-11 May 2023, with an additional one-day Youth Forum on 8 May. The Summit brought together over 800 First Nations women delegates from across Australia, for decision-making, innovation and celebration. This recording is the second in our livestream series from the Summit, beginning with an opening… -
Race Discrimination
25 September 2023Video
Racism. It Stops With Me campaign relaunch
'Racism. It Stops With Me' is a national campaign calling on Australians who have not had lived experience of racism to reflect on its causes and impacts and commit to action. No matter how challenging the conversation, we need to talk about racism and the causes of inequality. By taking a stand against racism, we can build a fair and equal society – for all. -
Commission – General
7 November 2023Publication
Annual Report 2022-23
The Australian Human Rights Commission has been through a period of great change this financial year. Dedicated focus on governance enhancements and improving financial management has placed the Commission in a more positive financial position than it has been in recent years. -
1 February 2024Conciliation register
2022-10-05
The complainant has a spinal cord injury and uses an electric wheelchair. The complainant said he booked a flight with the respondent airline and was informed that, in accordance with its policies, airline staff would assist him to transfer from his wheelchair to his seat on the plane. The complainant alleged that on arriving to board the flight, he was informed staff could not assist him to… -
Children's Rights
25 October 2023Media Release
National Children’s Commissioner urges governments to monitor child rights
Australia’s National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds is urging governments and service providers to implement a new national toolkit to help improve laws and policy decisions and monitor their impacts on children. -
Disability Rights
26 September 2023Media ReleaseCommissioners ‘appalled’ following Four Corners episode on abusive disability ‘therapy’
Two of Australia’s human rights leaders have expressed grave concerns in the wake of shocking videos broadcast on ABC’s Four Corners program, which showed children with intellectual disabilities being repeatedly restrained as part of a radical treatment funded by the NDIS. The episode highlighted the controversial and abusive practices at Irabina Autism Services in Melbourne, between 2019… -
International
2 November 2023News story
Engaging with the international human rights system
The Australian Human Rights Commission has recently hosted visits from two UN Special Rapporteurs: the UN Special Rapporteur on the sale and sexual exploitation of children and the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Climate Change. Special Rapporteurs are independent human rights experts appointed by the United Nations Human Rights Council to investigate, report on and make… -
Rights and Freedoms
21 September 2023Media ReleaseHuman Rights Commissioner critical of COVID inquiry scope
Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of an inquiry into Australia’s handling of the COVID pandemic but has criticised the inquiry’s terms of reference for not having a specific focus on human rights impacts and for excluding the unilateral actions of state and territory governments. Today Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed the… -
Commission – General
11 October 2023Event
Australian Human Rights Awards 2023
The Australian Human Rights Awards provides a wonderful opportunity for people across the human rights, humanitarian, legal, government and community sectors as well as supporters of human rights advocacy to gather together for a memorable celebration of human rights heroes. -
Technology and Human Rights
23 August 2023SubmissionFinding Balance: Fighting Disinformation without Threatening Free Expression
Learn about the Commission's view on Exposure Draft of the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2023. -
Race Discrimination
6 October 2023Opinion piece
Whatever the voice vote’s result, Australia has a racism problem we must tackle
Read Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan's op-ed, published in The Guardian Australia. "Australia will, fundamentally, be changed on 14 October. However the cards fall in the voice referendum, one thing is for sure: our next urgent national priority is tackling racism." -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
15 September 2023Media Release
The Voice is an opportunity for unity: June Oscar AO
The Voice is a once in a lifetime opportunity to unite all Australians. It is the first time in Australia’s history that we are on a collective path to recognising First Nations peoples’ deep connection to this continent, and our remarkable civilisation. It is an opportunity to have a society of inclusion, unity and recognition. The referendum is also an opportunity to overcome division, to… -
Disability Rights
29 September 2023Media Release
Commission welcomes ‘historic and transformative’ Disability Royal Commission report
Read our media release welcoming the release of the final report from the Disability Royal Commission, noting the huge significance the report’s contents will have for people with disability and their loved ones for decades to come.