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Commission – General4 February 2022Publication
Annual Report 2000-2001: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
The Commission's vision is of and for an Australian society in which the human rights of all people are respected and promoted. Our task is to find practical, pragmatic ways to turn the rhetoric of human rights into an everyday reality for all Australians and build a more tolerant and inclusive community. As this report indicates, this past year has been a period of substantial achievement… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 1999-2000
Learn about the 1999-2000 annual report. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Social Justice Report 2000: Index
Social Justice Report 2000 Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Reconciliation and human rights Chapter 3: International scrutiny of Australia's Indigenous affairs policies Chapter 4: Achieving meaningful reconciliation Chapter 5: Reparations Appendix 1: Information concerning Australia provided by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission to United Nations Committees in 2000 Appendix 2:… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2000: Contents
Report of the seminar on the draft principles and guidelines for the protection of the heritage of indigenous people by Chairperson -Rapporteur Erica-Irene Daes -
Commission – General14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 2000-2001: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Annual Report 2000-2001 Download complete PDF of report Letter of submission Significant Achievements Statement from the President Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Organisational Chart Chapter 1: The Commission Chapter 2: Complaint Handling Section Chapter 3: Legal Section Chapter 4: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social… -
Race Discrimination14 December 2012Publication
Guide to the Racial Hatred Act
The Racial Hatred Act, introduced in October 1995, extends the coverage of the RDA so that people can complain to the Australian Human Rights Commission about racially offensive or abusive behaviour. It aims to strike a balance between two valued rights: the right to communicate freely and the right to live free from vilification. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Social Justice Reports Index
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner is required to report annually to the Attorney-General regarding the exercise and enjoyment of human rights by Australia's Indigenous peoples. This provision also allows the Commissioner to make recommendations as to action that should be taken to ensure such enjoyment. -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Publication
Alternative Dispute Resolution in education: case studies in resolving complaints of Disability Discrimination (2002)
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) came into effect in March 1993. The Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against people with a disability in many areas of public life. The purpose of the Act was to 'assist people with disabilities to exercise their rights as Australian citizens'(3) in recognition that 'people with disabilities are entitled to the same rights and same opportunities… -
Legal14 December 2012Publication
Reports to the Minister under the AHRC Act
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 (Cth) (AHRC Act). -
Commission – General3 November 2022Publication
Annual Report 2021-2022
This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2021–2022 financial year. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice15 February 2022Publication
Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) - Implementation Framework (2022)
This Implementation Framework provides guidance for translating the substantial findings of the Report into meaningful action and provides examples of innovative First Nations women and girl-led initiatives across a wide range of sectors. -
Disability Rights6 September 2018Publication
Building bridges over the digital divide (2001)
This review has been prepared to identify developments in addressing the 'digital divide' experienced by older Australians and people with disabilities since the release of the Commission's report Accessibility of electronic commerce -
Rights and Freedoms10 April 2013Publication
Homelessness is a Human Rights Issue
This paper explores the many ways that homelessness impacts on a person’s ability to enjoy basic rights and freedoms. It shows that homelessness is more than just a housing issue. Homelessness is about human rights. Homeless people are not merely objects of charity, seeking help and compassion – like all Australians, they are individuals entitled to the protection and promotion of their human… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
I have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of the Australian Human Rights Commission for the period ending 30 June 2010. The report has been prepared pursuant to section 45 of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 and in accordance with the requirements of section 70 of the Public Service Act 1999. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 2010-2011
I have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of the Australian Human Rights Commission for the period ending 30 June 2011. The report has been prepared pursuant to section 45 of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 and in accordance with the requirements of section 70 of the Public Service Act 1999. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice15 June 2015Publication
Know your rights: Aboriginal Torres Strait Islanders (2014)
This brochure explains what racial discrimination is and what you can do it you experience it, as well as the work of the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 2011–2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
I have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of the Australian Human Rights Commission for the period ending 30 June 2012. The report has been prepared pursuant to section 45 of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 and in accordance with the requirements of section 70 of the Public Service Act 1999. -
Sex Discrimination14 December 2012Publication
Pregnancy Guidelines (2001)
The Pregnancy Guidelines follow the Commission's Report of the National Inquiry into Pregnancy and Work, Pregnant and Productive: It's a right not a privilege to work while pregnant, commissioned by the federal Attorney-General in August 1998. -
Commission – General9 April 2013Publication
Our agenda: Commission workplan 2012-2013
This document provides an overview of the Commission’s major activities for 2012-13. The Commission regularly reviews the ways in which human rights are being observed and respected across Australia. We do this to determine where we can take practical action and make a positive difference. -
Commission – General8 April 2013Publication
Know your rights: About us
The Australian Human Rights Commission is the nation’s independent human rights body. We work to find practical and long-term solutions to the human rights issues facing people in Australia, as well as to build greater understanding and respect for human rights in our community.