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Race Discrimination
19 February 2025ProjectResponding to racism and support services for people who have experienced racism
Antisemitism, Anti-Palestinian racism, Anti-Arab racism and Islamophobia The Australian Human Rights Commission is concerned about the increase in racism targeting people from Jewish, Palestinian, Arab, and Muslim communities. This can take many forms including: Hate speech – offensive comments, racial slurs or stereotyping. Harassment – threats, intimidation or bullying, online or in-person… -
Sex Discrimination
17 January 2019Project
National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces
This inquiry focuses on the nature and prevalence of sexual harassment in Australian workplaces, and the drivers and measures to address sexual harassment. -
Sex Discrimination
30 July 2020Project
Independent Review of Gymnastics in Australia
Discover the intersection of gymnastics and human rights. -
Rights and Freedoms
6 July 2013Project
Right to freedom of information, opinion and expression
Introduction This page provides access to a range of Commission work regarding the right to freedom of information, opinion and expression. More resources are available on our Human Rights: Right by Right page for freedom of information, opinion and expression, including the Human Rights Committee's General Comments on ICCPR Article 19 and consideration of complaints under the Optional… -
Sex Discrimination
4 March 2021Project
Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces
The Australian Human Rights Commission launched Set the Standard: Report on the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces on 30 November 2021. -
Legal
30 May 2022Project
Human Rights Reports
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). When the Commission receives a complaint of a breach of Human Rights or workplace discrimination, the Commission… -
Childrens Rights
7 April 2013Project
Discrimination: Don't cop it!
Discrimination. Don't cop it! You don’t have to put up with being treated unfairly because you’re young. There are laws to protect you against discrimination, harassment and bullying. These laws apply right across Australia. If you have a complaint, the Australian Human Rights Commission can look into it. We will talk to the people involved and help you work out a solution. Our aim is to… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Project
Discrimination in Employment on the Basis of Criminal Record
Discrimination in Employment on the Basis of Criminal Record In recent years the Australian Human Rights Commission has received a significant number of complaints from people alleging discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record. The complaints indicate that there is a great deal of misunderstanding by both employers and people with criminal records about discrimination on… -
Rights and Freedoms
25 May 2013Project
Human rights and the Internet
The Internet provides unparalleled opportunities for the promotion and advancement of certain rights -
LGBTIQ+
14 December 2012Project
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Equality
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Equality Consultation on Protection from Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Sex and/or Gender Identity Do you think you have been discriminated against in employment for reasons relating to your sexuality? See our Complaints page for information on how to make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission. You can also… -
LGBTIQ+
18 June 2013Project
New protection
New protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status What is changing? From 1 August 2013 it became unlawful to discriminate against a person on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status under federal law. Same-sex couples are also protected from discrimination under the definition of ‘marital or relationship…