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Age Discrimination
19 December 2024WebpageKey areas of focus: Age Discrimination Commissioner
The Age Discrimination Commissioner advocates for human rights in laws, raises awareness, and advises the government, focusing on older workers, ageism, and diverse communities. -
Race Discrimination
19 December 2024Media ReleaseCommission delivers interim report on racism at Australian universities
The initial stages of a study about racism at Australian universities being undertaken by the Australian Human Rights Commission have revealed a range of concerns from both students and staff in relation to their experience of racism on university campuses. -
Children's Rights
7 June 2024Webpage
Greater focus needed on kids during pandemic
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Race Discrimination
19 December 2024Publication
Interim Report on Racism at Australian Universities
In December 2024, the Australian Human Rights Commission delivered an interim report for its Respect at Uni project to update the Australian Government on the project’s progress, highlighting pervasive racism experienced by both students and staff at Australian universities. -
29 January 2013Book page
Appendix K – Focus Group Schedule
Cadet Focus Groups Date Participants Number of Participants 2/6 Cadets – all years, all services (World Cafè) 40 9/6 Year 2 – 11 Division 10 9/6 Year 2 – 17 Division 9 9/6 Year 3 – 4 Division 10 9/6 Year 3 – 22 Division 10 10/6 Army 20 10/6 Navy 9 10/6 Air Force 11 10/6 Women 11 10/6 Year 1 10 22/7 Rugby Club 10 18/7 Army Year 1 and 2 – women 14 19/7 Production Club 9 22/7 AFL Club 10 19/7 … -
12 December 2024Conciliation register
2024-07-04
The complainant advised she is of South Asian origin and has brown skin. She alleged that while on a flight with the respondent airline, a senior member of the flight crew was unpleasant and rude towards her. She claimed the same crew member was pleasant and polite to non-Asian passengers. She claimed the airline did not respond appropriately to her concerns and did not contact a witness who… -
Rights and Freedoms
3 March 2023SpeechRespect@Work – a focus on our profession
This paper considers the amendments to laws regarding workplace bullying and sexual harassment and the employer’s responsibility implementing recommendations of the Commission’s Respect@Work report (2020). -
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14 December 2012Book page
It's About Time - Consultations and Focus Groups
HREOC conducted a series of 28 consultations around Australia during 2005 and 2006 with employers, employees, community organisations and individuals following the release of the Striking the Balance discussion paper. The dates of these consultations follow. -
Disability Rights
5 December 2024Opinion pieceIt’s time disability reform became an election commitment
In an opinion piece published in The Mandarin, Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess urges political leaders to commit to disability reform ahead of the 2025 Federal election. -
Commission – General
10 December 2024E-bulletin (Monthly)President's message | December 2024
It's Human Rights Day; a day to reflect on human rights challenges and progress. 76 years ago today, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, one of the pinnacles of human achievement. In adopting the Declaration after the horrors of World War 2, the international community said, “never again”. The Declaration lists 30 rights that are essential for all of us… -
Children's Rights
17 April 2023Submission
General Comment 26 on children's rights and the environment with a special focus on climate change
Submission by the National Children's Commissioner to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child consultation on General Comment 26 on children's rights and the environment with a special focus on climate change -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
10 December 2024Media ReleaseFirst Nations children deserve a rights-based future, today
Australia’s First Nations children deserve a brighter future where governments safeguard their wellbeing, rights and dignity, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss said today on International Human Rights Day. -
Children's Rights
16 September 2020Opinion piece
Greater focus needed on kids during pandemic
Since lockdown restrictions were introduced in March, the national 24/7 counselling and support service Kids Helpline has received a significant increase in the volume of children and young people seeking help, up 24% to the end of August compared to 2019. The concerns they raised in counselling sessions provide important insights into how governments, parents and educators can better… -
Rights and Freedoms
25 June 2020Publication
Freedom of Religion in Australia: a focus on serious harms (2020)
The right to freedom of religion is recognised in international human rights law and receives some protection in Australia’s federal, state and territory laws. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Opinion piece
Juvenile justice continues to focus on locking up kids rather than providing services that curb crime (2009)
RECENT announcements notwithstanding, there's no getting around the fact that young people in South Australia are being detained in overcrowded and outdated conditions in breach of Australia's human rights obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. -
Disability Rights
9 December 2024Speech
Commissioner Rosemary Kayess is awarded honorary doctorate
Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Rosemary Kayess was awarded a Doctor of Laws honoris causa by the University of New South Wales (UNSW). The honorary degree was conferred in recognition of Commissioner Kayess’ immense and growing impact both internationally and in Australia. -
Age Discrimination
15 October 2024Submission
Achieving Greater Consistency in Laws for Financial Enduring Powers of Attorney (consultation paper)
Submission to the Attorney-General's Department (13 December 2023) -
Race Discrimination
21 October 2024Publication
Anti-Asian Racism Resources
Explore the Commission's anti-racism resources addressing settler colonialism, systemic racism, and anti-Asian racism in Australia, featuring expert insights and community-led solutions.
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