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29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-05-05
The complainant’s four-year-old son has Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder. When in the respondent’s store, the complainant’s son was “stimming” (repetitive movements of the body or objects) to manage his anxiety. The complainant alleged a staff member told her son in front of other customers to calm down and be quiet. The store claimed the staff member… -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-05-04
The complainant has an assistance dog that helps alleviates the impact of a post-traumatic stress disorder and attended the respondent public hospital for a multi-day stay in relation to her mental health. She alleged that staff would not measure her blood pressure or pulse or conduct blood tests while her assistance dog was inside her room. She also alleged that the hospital did not permit… -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-05-03
The complainant’s seven year old son has bilateral profound hearing loss and communicates in Auslan. She alleged that the respondent childcare provider refused to enrol her son in a holiday program because of his disability, despite her offer to cover the cost of an Auslan interpreter to aid communication. The childcare provider claimed that its staff were not experienced in working with… -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-05-02
The complainant has an assistance animal and alleged the respondent holiday park proposed to charge her an additional fee to book a cabin because she was accompanied by a “pet” or “dog”. The complainant did not proceed with the booking. On being informed of the complaint, the holiday park indicated a willingness to participate in conciliation to try to resolve the complaint. The complaint… -
29 April 2025Conciliation register
2024-05-01
The complainant alleged the respondent retailer terminated her employment, citing she was sick too often and missed too many shifts. The complainant said she explained she has anxiety and tried to give as much notice as possible on days she felt unable to work. The retailer claimed the complainant’s employment was terminated due to absenteeism and unreliability. The complaint was resolved… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
28 April 2025SpeechUNPFII Intervention #1 Wednesday 23 April 2025
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Ms Katie Kiss addressed the United Nations Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues in New York City. This speech addressed financing of Indigenous Peoples’ work and participation across the multilateral and regional system. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
28 April 2025Speech
UNPFII Panel Presentation Tuesday 22 April 2025
At the United Nations Permanent Forum for Indigenous Issues, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Ms Katie Kiss was part of a panel presentation to discuss the theme “Implementing the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples within United Nations Member States and the United Nations system, including identifying good practices and addressing… -
Legal
24 April 2025PublicationMr Kuster v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)
The Australian Human Rights Commission investigated a complaint by Mr. Gus Thomas Kuster against the Department of Home Affairs, alleging a human rights breach. -
LGBTIQ+
17 April 2025Media ReleaseSex Discrimination Commissioner voices support for trans community after UK Supreme Court ruling
Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner supports trans and gender diverse community after UK Supreme Court ruled trans women aren't 'women' under the Equality Act 2010. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 April 2025Speech
Coalition of Peaks Assembly on Closing the Gap
Day 2- National Anti-Racism Framework and any other work she is doing that aligns with Priority Reform 3 of the Closing the Gap Agreement Wednesday 2 April 2025 - QT Hotel Canberra -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 April 2025Speech
Coalition of Peaks Assembly on Closing the Gap
Day 2- National Anti-Racism Framework and any other work she is doing that aligns with Priority Reform 3 of the Closing the Gap Agreement Wednesday 2 April 2025 - QT Hotel Canberra -
Disability Rights
11 April 2025WebpageGuidelines on equal access to digital goods and services
Contents About this document Executive Summary About the Guidelines The need for Guidelines Who should read these guidelines? Chapter 1: Legal and human rights obligations Chapter 2: How to provide equal access to digital goods and services Chapter 3: Standards and Guidelines on digital accessibility Further reading About this document This is an update of the Australian Human Rights… -
Age Discrimination
3 April 2025SubmissionConsultation draft of the National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People (2034-2034)
The Australian Human Rights Commission has made a submission to the Attorney-General's Department which is looking at a national plan to end the abuse and mistreatment of older people. -
Commission – General
2 April 2025E-bulletin (Monthly)President's message | April 2025
The vital global role of National Human Rights Institutions Many people who are familiar with the Australian Human Rights Commission are less familiar with the global context in which we operate. The Commission is Australia’s national human rights institution (NHRI) and one of 118 NRHIs globally. NHRIs play a vital role promoting and protecting the human rights of all people in their… -
Disability Rights
2 April 2025Media Release
New guidelines to help providers of digital tech meet accessibility obligations
The Australian Human Rights Commission has released new guidelines to assist organisations and businesses to meet their legal obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) when providing digital products and services. -
Disability Rights
1 April 2025Publication
Guidelines on equal access to digital goods and services
Discover how these guidelines help organisations provide accessible digital goods and services, ensuring compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act.