Business and Human Rights
New report recommends more action to prevent human rights harms in business sector
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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Business and Human Rights
Age Discrimination
New research finds ageism is the most accepted form of prejudice in Australia
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 on the National Summit on Women's Safety
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 National Plan on the Prevention of Violence against Women and their Children. Violence is a human rights issue that needs urgent and coordinated action.
COVID19 and Human Rights
Rights and Freedoms
Human rights considerations for vaccine passports
Vaccines are effective in saving lives and the right to life is a human right
Rights and Freedoms
What is the Commission’s view on limiting human rights during COVID-19?
Rights and Freedoms
Face masks and federal discrimination law
Rights and Freedoms
What are you doing about State-level emergency measures affecting human rights?
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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
Close the Gap: Indigenous Health Campaign
Disability Rights
IncludeAbility
Children's Rights
Children's Rights Reports
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