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
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to ‘design’ their future with new national approach to First Nations gender justice
Bold new approaches from First Nations Australian women for improving their future have been unveiled at a historic summit in Canberra, including a new National Framework for Action and a new dedicated First Nations Gender Justice Institute at the Australian National University. The new measures...
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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National Anti-Racism Framework
The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a plan to develop a National Anti-Racism Framework. The Commission is working with all levels of Government, peak bodies, human rights agencies and community organisations to progress the Framework.
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Supporting Quality Engagement with Children
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Human Rights and Technology Final Report Project
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