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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. -
Age Discrimination
11 December 2024News story
New project to tackle financial elder abuse
The Commission is bringing together representatives from the banking and financial services sector and peak community organisations to work together to improve the prevention and response to elder abuse. -
Age Discrimination
19 December 2024Webpage
Financial Elder Abuse Project
A collective of representatives from the banking and financial services and peak community organisation sectors which will work together to improve the prevention and response to financial elder abuse. -
Age Discrimination
19 December 2024Webpage
About 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. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
25 November 2024News storySubmission on the Migration Amendment Bill 2024
The Australian Human Rights Commission has made a submission to the Parliamentary Committee that is considering the Migration Amendment Bill 2024. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
25 November 2024Submission
Migration Amendment Bill 2024
Learn more about the Migration Amendment Bill 2024 and how it impacts human rights. -
Disability Rights
9 December 2024SpeechCommissioner 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. -
Race Discrimination
5 November 2024Video
Dismantling systemic racism - perspectives from First Nations peoples - Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture 2024
More than 1500 people tuned into the 2024 lecture to learn about ‘Dismantling systemic racism – perspectives from First Nations peoples’. Systemic racism, in law, policies and service delivery, has serious and ongoing consequences for First Nations peoples, including poor mental and physical health, economic disadvantage, over-incarceration and social exclusion. CEO of First Nations… -
Age Discrimination
29 November 2024Webpage
About the Age Discrimination Act
Learn how to file a complaint under the Age Discrimination Act with the Australian Human Rights Commission, understand exemptions, and discover the Commissioner's priorities. -
Race Discrimination
24 October 2024Publication
An Anti-Racism Framework: Voices of First Nations Peoples
Artwork courtesy of First Nations Co. This report serves as a foundational document for the development of a National Anti-Racism Framework. Drawing from extensive consultations with over 496 contributors from city, remote and rural backgrounds. These voices not only highlight the urgent need for action, but also serve as a clarion call for systemic solutions to eradicate racism. The First… -
Race Discrimination
1 October 2024Event
Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture 2024 - Dismantling systemic racism
You’re invited to attend the Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture Friday 1 November | 12:00pm – 1:30pm Free online webinar Join hundreds of people around the country for the prestigious Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture. This year’s event will discuss ‘Dismantling systemic racism – perspectives from First Nations peoples’. CEO of First Nations Collective Consulting Marni Tuala will deliver the lecture… -
6 November 2024Conciliation register
2023-10-02
The complainant is 78 years of age and has a significant hearing impairment. He claimed the respondent cinema did not have the appropriate facilities to enable him to hear the film soundtrack. He claimed staff spoke to him abruptly and considered this may not have occurred if he was a younger person. On being notified of the complaint, the cinema indicated a willingness to participate in -
Sex Discrimination
31 October 2024Media ReleaseLatest harassment allegations at workplaces, private colleges concerning
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Anna Cody, has spoken out on the crucial role employers and institutions hold to end the normalisation of harmful behaviour and improve women’s safety amid a surge in allegations of workplace sexual harassment. -
Commission – General
6 November 2024E-bulletin (Monthly)President's message | November 2024
Dear friends, I’m pleased to share the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Annual Report 2023-24 which has been tabled in the Australian Parliament. In my first three months in this role, one of the things that has struck me is the breadth and depth of the Commission’s work. Our Annual Report highlights this. One of the Commission’s core functions is providing access to justice for people… -
Technology and Human Rights
30 October 2024SubmissionDoxxing and Privacy Reform
Learn more about how doxxing may impact the human rights of people subject to the release of personal information -
Children's Rights
19 August 2024Publication
'Help Way Earlier!'- transforming child justice for safety & wellbeing
Learn about how Australia can transform child justice to improve safety and wellbeing. -
Children's Rights
21 November 2024News story
Proposed Social Media Ban for Under-16s in Australia
The Australian Government is proposing laws that will require technology companies to restrict individuals under the age of 16 years from accessing their social media platforms. -
Commission – General
5 November 2024Publication
Annual Report 2023-24
Year in Review The Australian Human Rights Commission is a vital national institution which has been promoting justice and human rights for Australians for close to forty years. It is an honour to write this message as the Commission’s new President. In December 2023, the world commemorated 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The Declaration lays the foundation for peace -
Commission – General
5 December 2024Speech
Tim McCoy dinner
It’s pretty special for me being here tonight as the speaker at the Tim McCoy dinner. There’s so many people in this room tonight who have played a big part in my life - making me a better human rights advocate and a better person. The McCoy Dinner is always a great celebration of the community legal and broader legal aid and social justice sectors. A meeting of the pioneers who set up CLCs… -
Rights and Freedoms
4 September 2024SubmissionInquiry into the National Housing and Homelessness Plan Bill 2024 (No. 2)
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomed the opportunity to make this submission to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee in relation to its Inquiry into the National Housing and Homelessness Plan Bill 2024 (No. 2). This Private Members Bill, sponsored by Ms Kylea Tink MP and Senator David Pocock is to be commended for applying a human rights-based approach to housing policy (direct…