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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Commission – General
Nominations open for 2023 Australian Human Rights Awards
Nominations for the 2023 Australian Human Rights Awards are now open, providing an opportunity to honour and celebrate individuals and organisations striving to defend and protect the human rights of people in Australia. This year’s Awards form a key part of Australia’s celebration and commemoration...
Voice Referendum
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
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).
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Support for Uluru Statement from the Heart
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Commission Submission to the Indigenous Voice Co-design Process
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Turning the Uluru Statement into action
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Tackling modern slavery and labour exploitation with the Cleaning Accountability Framework
The Australian Human Rights Commission has partnered with the Cleaning Accountability Framework (CAF) to tackle modern slavery and labour exploitation in the cleaning industry.
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