The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is an independent third party which investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches.
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.
Age Discrimination
A new report released today by the Australian Human Rights Commission has found most Australians (90%) agree ageism exists in Australia, with 83% agreeing ageism is a problem and 65% saying it affects people of all ages.
Commission – General
Statement from The Australian Human Rights Commission on the National Summit for Women's Safety, September 6-7, 2021. The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the opportunity to participate in the National Summit for Women’s Safety and to contribute to the development of Australia’s second...
Rights and Freedoms
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the Government’s decision to fill the role of Human Rights Commissioner, a role which is a foundational one to the Commission.
Rights and Freedoms
Vaccines are effective in saving lives and the right to life is a human right
Rights and Freedoms
Rights and Freedoms
Rights and Freedoms
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
The Declaration is the most comprehensive tool we have available to advance and protect the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I use the Declaration as my guide as Social Justice Commissioner.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Disability Rights
Children's Rights
