Standards and Guidelines
We write guidelines, based on standards, to help organisations put human rights into practice.
14 August 2025
About standards and guidelines
All standards and guidelines help explain rights and responsibilities under the law. Standards and Guidelines can be made in areas such as:
- employment
- education
- public transport services
- access to premises
- accommodation and
- the administration of Commonwealth laws and programs.
What is a standard?
Standards are legally binding regulations set by:
- The Attorney-General under an Act
- or a law made by the Parliament of Australia.
What is a guideline?
We write guidelines to help people and organisations understand their rights and comply with their responsibilities under an Act or an accompanying Standard.
