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Commission - General
12 May 2025WebpageData Breach Notification
Notice published 13 May 2025 The Australian Human Rights Commission has been affected by a data breach. The Commission acted to address the breach as soon as it came to our attention. We sincerely apologise for any distress or harm this data breach may have caused. What happened? On 10 April 2025, the Australian Human Rights Commission became aware of a data breach that involved the… -
Disability Rights
5 May 2025WebpageChapter 3 | Standards and Guidelines on digital accessibility
Contents Introduction W3C Standards Australian Standards Australian Government standards State Government requirements Industry requirements Additional Guidance Introduction This Chapter includes brief summaries of technical standards and guidance mentioned in the Guidelines. As explained in the Guidelines, the Disability Discrimination Act requires that providers of goods and services do… -
Disability Rights
5 May 2025Webpage
Further reading
Contents Understanding digital accessibility Posters about accessibility Inclusive communication and language User research Content Multimedia – Audio and Video Design Development Testing Inclusive publishing Social media Internet of Things These additional resources can assist organisations understand digital accessibility and design, develop, test and deliver more accessibility digital… -
Disability Rights
5 May 2025Webpage
Chapter 2 | How to provide equal access to digital goods and services
Contents Introduction Business Benefits Implementing a strategic approach to providing equal access Accessibility in the development cycle Skills development Accessibility in the procurement process Accessibility and risk management Introduction This Chapter provides further information and adds consideration such as the business case for addressing digital accessibility and the need to… -
Sex Discrimination
7 March 2025WebpageWhere 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. -
Education25 March 2025Webpage
Statistics about Refugees and People Seeking Asylum
Learn about refugees and people seeking asylum in Australia, demographics, and the issues facing different groups within this community such as discrimination and family separation through statistics. -
27 May 2025Webpage
Commemorating 50 years of the Racial Discrimination Act
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Education21 March 2025Webpage
Statistics about Children's Rights
Learn about children in Australia, demographics, their rights, and the issues facing children and young people through statistics. -
Sex Discrimination
26 May 2025Webpage
Workplace Sexual Harassment Resources
Resources for workers, employers and advocates on workplace sexual harassment—what works, what doesn’t, and how to make workplaces safer. -
Commission - General
7 February 2025Webpage
Senate File Listing: 1 July 2024 – 31 December 2024
Learn about the Senate file listing from 1 July 2024 to 31 December 2024. -
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. -
Age Discrimination
19 December 2024Webpage
Financial Elder Abuse Project
A collective of representatives from the banking and financial services and peak community organisation sectors are working together to improve the prevention and response to financial elder abuse. -
Legal
6 May 2024WebpageInformation Publication Scheme
About the Information Publication Scheme The Information Publication Scheme (IPS) is a government scheme that encourages government agencies to be proactive when it comes to publishing and disclosing information that it holds. The scheme covers all government agencies subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act). This includes the Australian Human Rights Commission (the