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Race Discrimination
3 March 2025News story
We must not risk going backwards on racism
Our education system is built for white knowledge and our workplaces elevate white people into leadership by default. This is not just a mere inconvenience for people who experience racism – these systems cause harm to communities, so that those who benefit can thrive. -
Childrens Rights
27 February 2025SubmissionSubmission: Inquiry into Australia's youth justice and incarceration system
The Australian Human Rights Commission has made a submission to the Parliamentary Committee that is looking at Australia's youth justice and incarceration system. -
27 February 2025Conciliation register
2024-08-04
The complainant was employed on a casual basis as a coach at the respondent gym. She alleged a colleague repeatedly touched her on the chest despite multiple requests not to do so. She claimed that when she reported this to her manager, she was told “he can’t help it, he doesn’t understand boundaries”. She claimed her shifts were reduced after her complaint and she was required to work with… -
27 February 2025Conciliation register
2024-08-03
The complainant’s adult son has psychosocial disability and she has enduring guardianship and power of attorney documents nominating her as his substitute decision-maker. She alleged the respondent telecommunications company declined to give her access to her son’s account in order to pay his mobile phone bills. The complainant claimed she was directed to attend one of the company’s stores… -
27 February 2025Conciliation register
2024-08-02
The complainant advised she has Autism Spectrum Disorder and a sensory processing disorder. She said she found the sensory environment at the respondent medical practice overwhelming. She claimed the practice was dismissive of her request to accommodate her disability by reducing noise and scents and by avoiding certain colours. The practice said it told the complainant it would take steps… -
27 February 2025Conciliation register
2024-08-01
The complainant has Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and a learning disability that affects her written expression. She said the respondent tribunal told her complaints must be made in writing but refused her request for assistance to draft a written complaint. The complainant said she was eventually able to submit her complaint orally but only after a significant time and effort. The tribunal said… -
Childrens Rights
27 February 2025News story
Applications open: National Children's Commissioner
Applications are now open for the National Children's Commissioner role. The National Children’s Commissioner leads the Commission’s work about the rights of children. This work includes: promoting understanding and acceptance of, and compliance with, the Convention on the Rights of the Child promoting discussion and awareness of issues affecting children undertaking research and education -
Rights and Freedoms
19 February 2025News story
Explainer: New national and NSW hate crime laws
The Australian Government and NSW Government recently updated their hate crime laws. This explainer is designed to help readers better understand these changes and the potential human rights implications. -
6 February 2025Conciliation register
2024-03-09
The complainant worked at the respondent consultancy as a change manager. She alleged that at a company function, the CEO sexually harassed her, including by making comments of a sexual nature, attempting to kiss her, and touching her bottom. The complainant alleged that in response to her complaint about the CEO’s conduct, she was offered some leave and access to five counselling sessions,… -
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…