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Age Discrimination
19 December 2024WebpageAbout making a complaint
If you experience discrimination, you can address it directly or make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission. Complaints can be made online or in writing. -
Commission - General
13 May 2025News storyData breach notification
The Australian Human Rights Commission has been affected by a data breach concerning attachments uploaded to the Commission’s web forms on its website. -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-05-06
The complainant was 63 years of age and underwent surgery for carpel tunnel syndrome. She said she provided the respondent government agency with medical certificates deeming her fit to return to work in a limited capacity and alleged the agency informed her no suitable duties were available and she should remain home until further notice. The complainant alleged a younger male who underwent… -
19 September 2018Webpage
Complaints
We investigate and resolve complaints of discrimination and breaches of human rights. You can make a complaint no matter where you live in Australia. Our service is free, impartial and informal. -
Sex Discrimination
7 March 2025WebpageWhere to seek help if you've experienced workplace sexual harassment
Find out what options are available to you to seek help if you have experienced workplace sexual harassment depending on your individual circumstances. -
Commission - General
2 October 2018Webpage
Make a complaint
The Australian Human Rights Commission investigates and conciliates complaints about discrimination and breaches of human rights. -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Complaints information for young people
You don’t have to put up with being treated unfairly because you’re young. There are laws to protect you against discrimination, harassment and bullying. These laws apply right across Australia. If you have a complaint, the Australian Human Rights Commission can look into it. We will talk to the people involved and help you work out a solution. Our aim is to help you deal with your… -
6 February 2025Conciliation register
2024-03-08
The complainant worked for the respondent hospitality venue. She alleged her manager sexually harassed her and harassed her on the ground of her sex, including by calling her a 'moody bitch', 'stupid slut' and 'whore', pulling up her skirt and slapping her on the bottom, touching her breasts, asking her to go home with him, physically assaulting her and throwing objects at her. The… -
Complaint Information Service29 January 2019Webpage
Information for advocates and lawyers participating in conciliation
The Commission values the positive role that advocates and lawyers can play in conciliation. Advocates and lawyers can provide important support to parties, assist parties understand and articulate how they see the law applies to a complaint and advise parties on possible options to resolve the complaint. Conciliators at the Commission decide whether it is appropriate for an advocate or… -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Information for people making complaints
Information for people making complaints Human rights and ILO Table of contents What is the Commission’s role in relation to complaints? What happens when the Commission receives a complaint? What is conciliation? What happens if the complaint is not resolved? What if I have more questions? Complaint Information Service What is the Commission’s role in relation to complaints? Federal human… -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Information for people making complaints
Information for people making complaints Unlawful Discrimination Table of contents What does the Commission do? What happens when the Commission receives a complaint? What is conciliation? What happens if the complaint is not resolved? What if I have more questions? National Information Service What does the Commission do? Federal anti-discrimination law says that people can make complaints…