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Legal1 June 2021Webpage
Legislation
Explore the legal and policy framework related to human rights, including international conventions and domestic anti-discrimination laws. -
25 March 2020Webpage
Human Rights Awards
The Human Rights Awards recognise contributions of individuals and organisations across Australia who champion human rights, social justice, and equality for all. -
Technology and Human Rights2 July 2023Opinion piece
Australia needs to be a world leader in ethical AI
Find out more about how Australia can be a leader in responsible and ethical artificial intelligence. -
Rights and Freedoms18 November 2020Webpage
How are our human rights protected in law in Australia during COVID-19?
Discover how existing human rights laws continue to apply in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect the rights of all citizens. -
Rights and Freedoms17 September 2019Speech
Concluding remarks: Asia-Pacific Forum—2019 Biennial Conference
‘Combating Hate and Discrimination: Dignity for All’ Concluding Remarks Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission Chair, Asia-Pacific Forum There are common themes and challenges across the member NHRIs in the APF and as shared in the conference. There is the identification of groups as ‘other’, coupled with insecurity can be the tinder for a fire… -
Legal8 November 2022Submission
Inquiry into the National Anti-Corruption Commission Legislation
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Joint Select Committee in relation to its inquiry into the National Anti-Corruption Commission Legislation, being the National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2022. -
Commission – General2 November 2020Webpage
Commissioners and Executive
The Commission has a President and seven Commissioners and is led by a Chief Executive. President Hugh de Kretser Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Ms Katie Kiss Age Discrimination Commissioner Mr Robert Fitzgerald AM Children's Commissioner Ms Anne Hollonds Disability Discrimination Commissioner Ms Rosemary Kayess Human Rights Commissioner Ms Lorraine Finlay… -
Education14 March 2019Teachers Article
Disability Rights, Inclusion and Sport
See the resource Disability Rights, Inclusion and Sport, which promotes the importance of including people with disabilities in sports and activities. -
Children's Rights27 July 2021Opinion piece
Protect children from data surveillance
Even before birth, Australian children are the targets of technology that collects their data and threatens their privacy – but right now we have an opportunity to protect them and future generations. Parents who use pregnancy apps or share ultrasounds on social media can expect information about their children to be collected and sold to advertisers for profit. Once a child is born, baby… -
Sex Discrimination8 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." -
Commission – General31 March 2020Webpage
About Past Awards
Learn about the history of the Commission's Human Rights Awards, which were launched in 1987 to recognise the work of human rights heroes across Australia. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice30 January 2019Webpage
About Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Learn how the Human Rights Commission works to ensure the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are promoted and protected. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice16 December 2020Speech
PRESS CONFERENCE - Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices) report
NATIONAL PRESS CONFERENCE - Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices) Securing Our Rights, Securing Our Future Report 2020 Thursday, 10 December 2020 NYOONGAR PATROL SERVICE, PERTH (Opening line in Bunuba) I am extremely proud and excited to announce the release of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani—meaning Women’s Voices in my language Bunuba— Securing Our Rights, Securing Our Future Report 2020. What I… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice10 December 2020Speech
Landmark report - First Nations women and girls
Thank you all for joining me on the lands of the Nyoongar people. Thank you for the welcoming to country Kerry-Ann and I thank everyone of you for making time in your busy day to witness this press conference. I especially thank the Nyoongar outreach for hosting this event in your beautiful welcoming facility. I acknowledge the Nyoongar ancestors, their families and their courageous spirit… -
Education14 March 2019Teachers Article
Disability Rights, Accessibility and Liveability
Read a student resource that explores how people with disabilities may face difficulties accessing places and how you can help create solutions. -
Education14 March 2019Teachers Article
Disability Discrimination in Sport
Read, Disability Discrimination in Sport, which encourages students to investigate the barriers people with disabilities face when participating in sports. -
Rights and Freedoms5 September 2021Webpage
About Rights and Freedoms
Scrutiny of human rights by the Parliament | Scrutiny by the courts | Advocacy for improved legislative protection of human rights | Promotion of improved human rights policy and practice | International human rights scrutiny mechanisms | More information Under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act and Australia's Federal discrimination laws, the Commission has important functions in -
Disability Rights1 October 2020Speech
National Disability Strategy Future Forum: Beyond 2020
The Australian Human Rights Commission and the Centre of Research Excellence in Disability and Health National Disability Strategy: Beyond 2020 webinar September 24, 2020 Ben Gauntlett, Disability Discrimination Commissioner Introductory Address Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests; Good disability policy benefits all Australians, now and in the future. On behalf of the Centre of… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice25 March 2019Publication
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007)
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007. The Declaration is the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of Indigenous peoples. -
Commission – General13 March 2023Opinion piece
A national Human Rights Act needs to be introduced in Australia
Opinion piece by Commission President Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM, first published in the Canberra Times.
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