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Race Discrimination
30 May 2022WebpageAbout racial discrimination
The Racial Discrimination Act 1975 protects individuals across Australia from discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, descent, or national or ethnic origin. In 1995 the Act was extended to make racial vilification against the law. -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Racism
Employers have a legal responsibility to take all reasonable steps to prevent racial discrimination. Find out more in this quick guide. -
Race Discrimination
20 October 2017Webpage
Race Discrimination Guides
Guides and advice by the Australian Human Rights Commission The Commission may issue guidance and advice to assist persons and organisations with responsibilities under the legislation to avoid discrimination and meet their responsibilities. This guidance or advice is not legally binding regulation. Guides Race Hate and the Racial Discrimination Act (2016) At a glance: Racial vilification under ... -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Racial Discrimination
A quick guide to racial discrimination, legal protection, and special measures to promote racial equality. Promote diversity and prevent discrimination in your workplace. -
Race Discrimination
19 September 2014Project
Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool
The Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool supports employers, managers, and HR personnel in promoting diversity and challenging racism at work. Try it now. -
Race Discrimination
1 February 2024Video
'Racism in Sport' - Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture 2023
Watch the 2023 Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture. A unique opportunity to interrogate sport as a necessary space for anti-racism action. -
Race Discrimination
16 December 2014Webpage
What is racism?
Racism is the process by which systems and policies, actions and attitudes create inequitable opportunities and outcomes for people based on race. Racism is more than just prejudice in thought or action. It occurs when this prejudice – whether individual or institutional – is accompanied by the power to discriminate against, oppress or limit the rights of others. -
21 October 2022Webpage
Let's talk about racism
Explore human rights teaching resources related to racism, including topics such as discrimination, what racism looks like and what you can do about it. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
21 July 2017SpeechChildren and racism
Protecting young lives against racial discrimination. Insights from June Oscar AO from the Australian Human Rights Commission. -
Disability Rights
16 December 2013PublicationAccess to Justice for People with Disability in the Justice System
Global business law firm DLA Piper has worked in partnership with the Australian Human Rights Commission to address issues facing people with disabilities wanting better access to Australia's criminal justice system. The Commission led an investigation into the barriers people who need communications support, or have multiple or complex support needs, face in the criminal justice system. The investigation included individuals who are encountering the law as victims of crime, witnesses or offenders. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Webpage
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is an international human rights convention which sets out the fundamental human rights of people with disability. The purpose of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is to promote, protect and ensure the full and ... -
Education11 September 2023Webpage
Disability rights training
Upskill your team in disability models, barriers to equal participation, legislative frameworks, and how to apply disability rights knowledge and skills in the workplace. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Webpage
Reform of the assistance animals provision of the Disability Discrimination Act
18 November 2003 Section 9 of the Disability Discrimination Act ("the DDA") defines unlawful discrimination as including treating a person with a disability less favourably because he or she is accompanied by a guide dog, hearing assistance dog or any other animal "trained to assist the aggrieved person to alleviate the effect of the disability". -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Webpage
Discussion Paper: Assistance Animals, the Disability Discrimination Act and health and hygiene regulations
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received a number of requests for clarification of the relationship between the Disability Discrimination Act ("DDA") and laws which restrict access by animals to certain places in the interests of health and hygiene. -
Children's Rights
30 June 2014SpeechPresentation to the ANZCDR&PG Annual Meeting by Megan Mitchell
Insights into the key human rights issues facing children and young people by the National Children's Commissioner. -
Disability Rights
30 July 2020Publication
Access under Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport
These Guidelines have been developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) to provide clear and practical assistance to facilitate compliance with the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Cth) (the Transport Standards) through the use of equivalent access. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Webpage
Public transport FAQ
The DDA states (in section 34) that actions that comply with a Disability Standard are protected from being unlawful under the general anti-discrimination provisions of the DDA. -
Children's Rights
30 June 2014Speech
Findings from the Big Banter and future plans
Exploring advancements in children’s rights and emerging themes from the Big Banter. A resource for human rights and wellbeing from Megan Mitchell. -
LGBTIQ+
4 August 2014SpeechLaunch of the Safe Schools Coalition NSW
Promoting safe schools and tackling LGBTI bullying, a vital project supported by bipartisan efforts. A speech by Tim Wilson. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Webpage
About Disability Rights
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 protects individuals across Australia from direct and indirect discrimination in many parts of public life, such as employment, education and access to premises.