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Commission - General
28 August 2020PublicationCorporate Plan 2020 - 2021
Respect for human rights and freedoms is the cornerstone of a cohesive and peaceful society in which everyone can make a contribution and feel safe and included. This Corporate Plan shows how we achieve our purpose and promote an Australian society where human rights are enjoyed by everyone, everywhere, everyday. It has been prepared in accordance with s 35(1)(b) of the Public Governance -
Sex Discrimination
29 April 2024Webpage
Guidance materials
The Commission created these guidance materials for organisations and businesses to understand their responsibilities and comply with the positive duty. -
Sex Discrimination
19 September 2018Webpage
Sex Discrimination
Read the latest news about how the Commission works to end sex discrimination and harassment and works to promote gender equality for a fairer society. -
Rights and Freedoms
9 April 2020E-bulletin (Monthly)Community update: COVID-19 (April 2020)
Community Alert Commissioner Update - COVID-19 Dear friends, We are living through an extraordinary challenge for our society and our community—A public health crisis the world has not seen since the Spanish Flu pandemic in 1918. These remarkable times have seen our governments take unprecedented measures to contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic to save lives. The actions taken by our … -
Age Discrimination
2 June 2023Project
Planning ahead
Future planning empowers older people to have choice and control over their senior years and provides peace of mind for them and their loved ones. -
Disability Rights
29 May 2023SpeechConsumer protection: Why diversity and inclusion matters
Disability Discrimination Commissioner Dr Ben Gauntlett's keynote speech at the ACCC International Consumer Protection and Enforcement Network (ICPEN) Conference Dinner in 2023. -
Employers4 November 2018Webpage
Employers
Employers can explore a range of resources to help prevent discrimination, respect human rights and promote diversity in their workplace. -
8 December 2020Book page
Part 2: Supporting strong families and communities
Learn about issues that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls face and the legal and social initiatives that work to address them. -
Education14 March 2019Teachers Article
Disability Rights, Accessibility and Liveability
Read a student resource that explores how people with disabilities may face difficulties accessing places and how you can help create solutions. -
Commission - General
18 August 2022Publication
Corporate Plan 2022 - 2023
This Corporate Plan shows how we achieve our purpose and promote an Australian society where human rights are enjoyed by everyone, everywhere, everyday. -
14 December 2012Book page
Report to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIaC)
The Unlocking Doors Project was a series of forums, workshops and consultations conducted by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission throughout 2006, which brought Muslim peoples and communities in New South Wales and Victoria into a dialogue with Police. This dialogue sought to strengthen Muslim peoples’ relationship with law enforcement agencies and build on the capacity of the… -
Commission - General
7 November 2023Publication
Annual Report 2022-23
The Australian Human Rights Commission has been through a period of great change this financial year. Dedicated focus on governance enhancements and improving financial management has placed the Commission in a more positive financial position than it has been in recent years.