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Sex Discrimination
20 January 2025WebpageRespect@Work
The Respect@Work platform was designed to help individuals and organisations to prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment. -
Disability Rights
19 March 2024WebpageIncludeAbility - Equality at work
Explore these resources supporting employers to provide opportunities for people with disability, and people with disability to navigate pathways to employment. -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013WebpageRight to work and rights in work
Learn about human rights at work and how they are protected through the Fair Work Act, work, health and safety laws and anti-discrimination legislation. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012WebpageOur Work
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Sex Discrimination
7 March 2025Webpage
Where 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. -
14 September 2018Webpage
Our Work
View where the Human Rights Commission works to ensure equality, justice and the protection of human rights in Australia. -
Disability Rights
24 June 2015Webpage
Willing to Work – Consultations
Back to Willing to Work main page Consultations Consultations have now been conducted in every capital city and some regional centres. The consultations are a critical part of understanding the key concerns and challenges, as well as identifying leading practices and effective strategies. The Inquiry is interested in hearing the views, experiences and ideas for change from as many people as … -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
8 November 2013WebpageIndex of Commission's work
Explore the Commission's work on asylum seekers and refugees. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageWORK AND FAMILY TEST CASE
The supporting material listed below is now available from HREOC at the request of the AIRC or the parties. It is intended that relevant parts of this material will be provided with final submissions. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
WORK AND FAMILY TEST CASE: Submission
Explore a work and family test case in relation to indirect sex discrimination made in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission. -
Children's Rights
14 February 2017Webpage
The National Children's Commissioner's work on the OPCAT
In 2016 the National Children’s Commissioner conducted a national investigation into the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT) and how it relates to children and young people detained in youth justice centres or adult facilities. This page provides a brief overview of the findings and recommendations in relation to the OPCAT. More information can be found in the… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
5 August 2014Webpage
Commission’s previous work on children in immigration detention
The Commission has long held serious concerns about the impact of Australia’s mandatory immigration detention system, particularly on children. In 1999-2000 the numbers of children in detention began to significantly increase. In November 2001, when there were over 700 children in detention, Human Rights Commissioner Dr Sev Ozdowski announced an inquiry into children in immigration detention… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Fair Work Bill 2008 (2009)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Senate Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Committee in its Inquiry into the Fair Work Bill 2008. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Post Implementation Review of the Fair Work Act 2009
We have found that employees in the SACS industry are predominantly women and are generally remunerated at a level below that of employees of state and local governments who perform similar work. [6] -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
The adequacy of the allowance payment system for jobseekers and others, the appropriateness of the allowance payment system as a support into work and the impact of the changing nature of the labour market
Recommendation 1: The Newstart Allowances and supplements should be increased so that they accurately reflect the costs of living, job-seeking and skill development activity. -
Age Discrimination
19 December 2024WebpageFinancial Elder Abuse Project
A collective of representatives from the banking and financial services and peak community organisation sectors which will work together to improve the prevention and response to financial elder abuse. -
Rights and Freedoms
28 October 2024Webpage
Modern Slavery
Modern slavery is when people are forced to work or do things against their will. They can't leave -
Age Discrimination
19 December 2024Webpage
About 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. -
Rights and Freedoms
7 March 2025Webpage
Australia’s Fourth Universal Periodic Review
The Universal Periodic Review (UPR) is a peer-review dialogue undertaken by the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council and all 192 Member States of the UN -
Age Discrimination
19 December 2024Webpage
Key areas of focus: Age Discrimination Commissioner
The Age Discrimination Commissioner advocates for human rights in laws, raises awareness, and advises the government, focusing on older workers, ageism, and diverse communities.