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Commission – General
10 January 2024VideoAustralia's human rights progress
Australia is widely considered the land of the "fair go". And while that may ring true for many people, not all in our country are yet afforded the dignity and basic rights set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. As the final episode in our series commemorating the Declaration’s 75th anniversary explores, its promise in Australia remains a “work in progress”. Learn more about our ... -
Legal
15 January 2024PublicationMr KX v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2024)
Mr KX v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2023] AusHRC 155 Report into use of force and arbitrary interference with family Australian Human Rights Commission 2024 ... -
Complaint Information Service25 January 2024Conciliation register
2022-10-02
The complainant has memory loss. He said he sought to import his mobile phone number with the respondent telecommunications provider to a different provider. He said he was unsuccessful because personal information held by the two providers did not match. The complainant alleged that when he contacted the respondent to address the issue, he was required to answer a number of personal questions to ... -
Legal
29 January 2024Publication
Mr FF v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2024)
Mr FF v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2024] AusHRC 156 Report into arbitrary detention and a safe place of detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2024 ... -
Rights and Freedoms
29 January 2024Media ReleaseStatement on the ruling of the International Court of Justice 26 January 2024
The Australian Human Rights Commission reiterates our calls for: human rights to be respected for Palestinians and Israelis; the need to uphold international humanitarian and human rights law; and the rights to protest, freedom of assembly and association. Following the interim ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 26 January, we join calls for: urgently needed basic services and ... -
Commission – General
30 January 2024Webpage
Gifts and Benefits Register
The following gifts received by the Commission’s agency head are disclosed as required by the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC). The APSC requires all agency heads to publicly disclose all gifts or benefits accepted and valued at over AU$100.00 (excluding GST). There is nothing to report for the quarter ended 31 March 2024. Related Links Gifts and Benefits Register 2021-2023 Gifts and ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice and Native Title Reports 2005 Launch
The Social Justice Report 2005, Native Title Report 2005 and Community Guide were launched by the Social Justice Commissioner on March 31, 2006 at the Museum of Sydney. -
Disability Rights
30 January 2024Media ReleaseRosemary Kayess commences as Disability Discrimination Commissioner
Australia’s new Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Rosemary Kayess, said we need to reframe how Australians think about disability, and address social structures that prevent people with disability from participating equally in society. Commissioner Kayess said there is a unique opportunity to transform the lives of people with disability following the Disability Royal Commission and the ... -
Legal
1 February 2024Submission
Costs Protection Bill
The Australian Human Rights Commission (Commission) makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in relation to its inquiry into the Australian Human Rights Commission Amendment (Costs Protection) Bill 2023. ... -
1 February 2024Conciliation register
2022-10-05
The complainant has a spinal cord injury and uses an electric wheelchair. The complainant said he booked a flight with the respondent airline and was informed that, in accordance with its policies, airline staff would assist him to transfer from his wheelchair to his seat on the plane. The complainant alleged that on arriving to board the flight, he was informed staff could not assist him to ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2006: Media Pack
Native Title Report 2006 Back to Contents Media Pack Downloads Download the Complete report (PDF) Chapter Downloads Media Release Report finds joint economic aspirations are possible (14 June 2007) Information Sheets 1: Survey of Indigenous land owners about land use and economic development - download in Word 2: 99-year leases on Indigenous land - download in Word 3: Housing - download in Word 4 ... -
1 February 2024Conciliation register
2022-10-06
The complainant has an acquired brain injury and was employed as a service officer in a government agency. The complainant said he advised the agency of his disability when he applied for the role and requested reasonable adjustments to accommodate his disability, particularly extra time to process information. He alleged the agency took over four months to provide him with adjustments and then ... -
1 February 2024Conciliation register
2022-10-07
The complainant uses a wheelchair, is non-verbal and uses eye-gaze technology and hand-over-hand techniques. The complainant enrolled in a diploma with the respondent vocational education provider and an individual plan was developed setting out reasonable adjustments to be provided to the complainant. The complainant alleged the vocational education provider did not provide her all the agreed ... -
1 February 2024Conciliation register
2022-10-08
The complainant’s son is eight years of age and has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder , learning difficulties and sensory processing difficulties. The complainant alleged the respondent government public housing provider placed her and her son in unsuitable accommodation. In particular, she claimed the home was too crowded and did not offer enough space to set up occupational therapy ... -
1 February 2024Conciliation register
2022-10-09
The complainant's son is on the Autism Spectrum and has Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder, among other disabilities. He attended the respondent K-12 independent faith-based school. The complainant alleged the school did not take reasonable steps to assist her son to transition from Year 6 to Year 7 and failed to provide him with reasonable adjustments. She claimed this led to an ... -
Race Discrimination
5 February 2024News story
Commission welcomes new Race Discrimination Commissioner
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the appointment of Giridharan Sivaraman as the new Race Discrimination Commissioner. “We are very excited by this appointment. On behalf of the Commission, I would like to warmly welcome Giridharan Sivaraman to the role of Race Discrimination Commissioner,” said Commission President, Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM. “For decades, the fight ... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
5 February 2024News story
Tribute to Lowitja O'Donoghue
Reflecting on Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue's legacy, Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO said: "In my life, as is true for countless others, Lowitja O’Donoghue has been a towering figure of social justice, committed to guaranteeing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander rights are recognised and responded to by Australia. She will be remembered always as a remarkable woman who lived across a ... -
6 February 2024Conciliation register
2022-10-10
The complainant works as a software support officer at the respondent company. He said that his son has a learning disability, asthma and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and needs a lot of one-to-one support and tuition. He alleged the company denied his request for a small reduction in working hours a few days a week to enable him to attend appointments and that a manager told him ... -
6 February 2024Conciliation register
2022-10-12
The complainant is gay. She was employed for three months with the respondent sports governing body. The complainant alleged that a colleague made comments about gay women which made her uncomfortable in the workplace including that playing the sport “will make you gay”, that gay women are more likely to have psychological issues and display predatory behaviours and that he would prefer that his ... -
6 February 2024Conciliation register
2022-10-13
The complainant was a student of the respondent vocational training body. She alleged the training body informed her that due to her pregnancy, she would not be permitted to participate in a module with potentially distressing content, and that she could not complete three mandatory practical components of the course until six months post-partum. On being advised of the complaint, the training ...