What is the AHRC?
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is an independent third party which investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches.
What are human rights?
Human rights recognise the inherent value of each person, regardless of background, where we live, what we look like, what we think or what we believe.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Joint Statement: Rights of Children in the NT
Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO have urged the Northern Territory government to reconsider its proposals for youth offending, announced yesterday. The NT Government yesterday said it would...
COVID19 and Human Rights
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COVID-19 vaccinations and federal discrimination law
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What are human rights?
Rights and Freedoms
What is the Commission’s view on limiting human rights during COVID-19?
Rights and Freedoms
What is the Commission doing during COVID-19?
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Native Title Report 2021
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National Anti-Racism Framework
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Tackling modern slavery and labour exploitation with the Cleaning Accountability Framework
Business and Human Rights
Supporting business to combat modern slavery
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