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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
10 June 2025SubmissionReview of the Future Acts Regime
The Commission has made a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission on the future acts regime of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). -
Sex Discrimination
26 May 2025WebpageWorkplace Sexual Harassment Resources
Resources for workers, employers and advocates on workplace sexual harassment—what works, what doesn’t, and how to make workplaces safer. -
Rights and Freedoms
30 October 2024News story
COVID Review a good start, but human toll must be recognised
The findings of a federal review into the country’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted more needs to be done by all levels of governments to acknowledge the human cost of the pandemic response and ultimately restore public trust, says Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner, Lorraine Finlay. -
13 November 2024Conciliation register
2024-02-04
The complainant uses a wheelchair. She alleged she had difficulty accessing the respondent retail outlet because aisles were obstructed by boxes, displays and decorations. She claimed when she raised the issue with the store manager she was treated in a disrespectful manner. The retailer advised the complainant’s experience was an isolated incident and inconsistent with its policies. The… -
Commission - General
9 October 2024E-bulletin (Monthly)October 2024: Commission News | President's message
Dear friends, Australia is one of the safest, most stable and prosperous countries on the planet. For most of us, most of the time, it is a great place to live. For many Australians, human rights violations are things that happen to other people in other places, often overseas. This can lead to complacency about our own rights protection and the importance of protecting the rights of those… -
25 March 2025Conciliation register
2024-09-04
The complainant was employed as a store person at the respondent automotive warehouse and developed osteoarthritis in her knee. She alleged that the warehouse failed to make reasonable adjustments for her while she waited for surgery, subjected her to additional and unnecessary medical assessments, and terminated her employment before the surgery took place. The warehouse claimed that the -
Technology and Human Rights
30 October 2024SubmissionGuardrails for High-risk AI
Learn more about the need for an Australian Artificial Intelligence Act to better protect human rights -
Technology and Human Rights
30 October 2024Submission
Privacy and Doxxing Reform Bill
Learn more about how reforms to the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) will better protect human rights in Australia -
Childrens Rights
21 November 2024News storyProposed Social Media Ban for Under-16s in Australia
The Australian Government is proposing laws that will require technology companies to restrict individuals under the age of 16 years from accessing their social media platforms. -
17 September 2024Conciliation register
2023-08-07
The complainant is a single mother of a school-aged child and worked in a management role with the respondent company. The company required staff in management to work on both days on weekends. The complainant said she informed the company she would be unable to work on both days on the weekend because of her family responsibilities. She said that, after initially accommodating her needs,… -
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.