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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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What are human rights?
Human rights are the ground rules for how we should treat one another: with dignity, respect, equality and fairness.
Rights and Freedoms
What is the Commission’s view on limiting human rights during COVID-19?
Rights and Freedoms
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Rights and Freedoms
Where is the line on COVID-19 emergency measures?
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Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices)
Informed by the findings from engagements and submissions, the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices): Securing our Rights, Securing our Future 2020 report was prepared, and published in December 2020
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Native Title Report 2021
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Constitution reform to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the nations Constitution
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