About us
We promote and protect human rights for all people in Australia and help to resolve complaints about discrimination.
What we do
We work to promote and protect human rights in Australia.
Our vision is an Australian society where human rights are respected, promoted and protected. Where every person is equal in dignity and rights.
When human rights are respected, our lives are better, and our communities are stronger, healthier, safer and more prosperous.
Our people
Learn about our team of accomplished leaders that together, shape the Commission’s strategic direction and ensure its work reflects the values of fairness, inclusion, and respect.
40 Years of the Commission
The Commission is celebrating 40 years of promoting and protecting human rights in Australia. Everyone across the country is invited to get involved with our commemorative program and engage with how human rights advocacy delivers safety, equality and justice for people in Australia.
How do we promote and protect human rights?
Everyone has the right to be safe, live with dignity and be free from discrimination. The Commission helps people know their rights and the rights of others so they can uphold them.
We also support the government, businesses, and community groups in respecting and upholding these rights.
Key functions
The Commission’s key functions include:
Access to justice
We help people to resolve complaints of discrimination and human rights breaches.
Fairer laws, policies and practices
We review existing and proposed laws, policies and practices and provide expert advice on how they can better protect people’s human rights. We help organisations to protect human rights in their work.
We publish reports on human rights problems and how to fix them.
Education and understanding
We promote understanding, acceptance and public discussion of human rights. We deliver workplace and community human rights education and training.
More about human rights education.
Compliance
We are the regulator for positive duty laws requiring employers and others to address sexual harassment, sex discrimination and other unlawful conduct..
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Media centre
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Contact us
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Responsibilities and functions
The Commission has statutory responsibilities under the following federal anti-discrimination and human rights laws. These laws set out the Commission’s major functions and powers
Jobs and your career with the Australian Human Rights Commission
Working at the Commission means being part of a purpose-driven team that’s shaping a fairer, more inclusive Australia. You’ll collaborate with passionate experts, contribute to meaningful change, and help protect the rights and dignity of all people.