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Legal responsibilities of the Commission

Discover the legal responsibilities of the Commission under federal human rights and anti-discrimination laws in Australia.

Human rights Article
Explore the Commission's Guidelines, current applications, and current and previous decisions for temporary exemptions
Reports to the Minister are prepared, including recommendations for action, following investigations of breaches of human rights and workplace discrimination.
The Commission has powers to intervene in certain matters before the court or to assist the court on points of discrimination law. Learn more about these roles.

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