Rights and Freedoms
Australia's Third Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Every five years, the UPR considers the progress of every country in the realisation of all human rights.
Rights and Freedoms
Legal
Human Rights Reports
In addition to receiving complaints of unlawful discrimination, the Commission can inquire into complaints of breaches of human rights and workplace discrimination under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986
Race Discrimination
Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture Series
The Australian Human Rights Commission has established the Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture to honour the memory of the Hon. Kep Enderby QC (1926-2015), who as Attorney-General introduced the Racial Discrimination Bill in the House of Representatives on 13 February 1975.
Rights and Freedoms
Australia's Third Universal Periodic Review (UPR)
Every five years, the UPR considers the progress of every country in the realisation of all human rights.
Race Discrimination
Racial Equality Review of Basketball Australia
In an ongoing effort to ensure that basketball is a truly inclusive sport, Basketball Australia has engaged the Australian Human Rights Commission to undertake a Racial Equality Review.
Age Discrimination
Elder abuse
Elder abuse can take various forms, including: financial, physical, psychological, emotional and sexual abuse, or neglect. No older person should be subjected to any form of abuse.
Sex Discrimination
Independent review of Gymnastics in AustraliaÂ
In a commitment to athlete safety and wellbeing, Gymnastics Australia has engaged the Australian Human Rights Commission to conduct an independent review of the sport of gymnastics in Australia.
Employers
Upholding the rights of older workers - employer training
With support from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, the Commission has developed an online training package on Upholding the rights of older workers. Access to this online training package is free of charge.
Rights and Freedoms
Freedom of Religion
For over 20 years now, the Commission has advocated for more comprehensive legal protection in Australia for freedom of thought, conscience and religion.
Rights and Freedoms
OPCAT: Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture
The Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) is an international agreement aimed at preventing torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. OPCAT places an obligation to establish a system of regular...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Close the Gap: Indigenous Health Campaign
Working together to achieve health and life expectation equality for Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Sex Discrimination
National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces
On 5 March 2020, ' Respect@Work , the Australian Human Rights Commission’s report of the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces' was released by Kate Jenkins, the Sex Discrimination Commissioner.
Age Discrimination
Willing to Work Report Implementation
The right to work is a fundamental human right, but one that far too many older people in Australia do not enjoy.
Children's Rights
Children's Rights Reports
The National Children's Commissioner produces a report every year on the state of children's rights in Australia.
Children's Rights
Child-friendly versions of the Children's Rights Reports
What are the Children's Rights Reports? The National Children's Commissioner has to submit a report every year on the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by children and young people in Australia. This page contains an overview of all of the child friendly versions of the Children's Rights...
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