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Race Discrimination
2 October 2013Project
National Anti-Racism Strategy and Racism. It Stops with Me Campaign
Learn about the National Anti-Racism Strategy and the ‘Racism. It Stops with Me’ campaign by the Australian Human Rights Commission -
14 December 2012Book page
The media and racial hatred
The Racial Hatred Act reinforces media standards, promoting impartiality and accuracy in reporting on race issues. -
14 December 2012Book page
Why was the Racial Hatred Act introduced?
The Racial Hatred Act aims to prevent racial vilification in the media, reinforcing professional standards and promoting impartiality and accuracy. -
14 December 2012Book page
The Racial Hatred Act: Checklist for Media
The Racial Hatred Act checklist provides guidance for media reporting on race issues, emphasizing accuracy, sensitivity, and balanced perspectives -
Age Discrimination
9 April 2013PublicationWorking past our 60s: Reforming laws and policies
As a society, we have been slow to recognise that millions of older Australians are locked out of the workforce by age discrimination. We are only now starting to understand what a terrible waste of human capital this situation represents; a loss to the national economy and to businesses large and small, and a loss to the individual who is pushed out of the workforce prematurely. -
Employers11 February 2015Webpage
A step-by-step guide to preventing discrimination in recruitment
Learn how to prevent discrimination in recruitment with this step-by-step guide. -
Sex Discrimination
30 November 2021SpeechLaunch of Set the Standard
Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Kate Jenkins launches “Set the Standard” report aims to improve safety and respect in Australian parliamentary workplaces. -
Legal
1 June 2021Webpage
Legislation
There are Federal laws to protect people from discrimination and from breaches of their human rights. We have responsibilities under these laws to investigate and conciliate complaints of discrimination and human rights breaches. -
Race Discrimination
27 October 2022Speech
Disability Royal Commission: Race Discrimination Commissioner
Statement by Chin Tan relating to barriers by people with disability of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds -
Commission – General
14 December 2012WebpageWhat is bullying?
Violence, harassment and bullying fact sheet. Recognise bullying, its impact, and how to seek help. Understand your rights and responsibilities. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Bullying: Know Your Rights
Bullying is an abuse of your human rights. Learn how governments, schools, workplaces and individuals (including you) should ensure every human right is respected. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Get Help: Bullying, violence and harassment
A comprehensive list of support services and resources is available on the AHRC website. -
Education5 April 2016Webpage
Bullying and Harassment
Bullying and harassment can be stopped in most situations. Learn what you can do to stop it. Don't stand by, it could be you. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Violence, Harassment and Bullying
Violence, harassment and bullying can violate our human rights. Find out how to deal with bullying and where to get help. -
Employers18 February 2015Webpage
Age discrimination
Learn how age discrimination occurs when a person is treated less favourably because they are considered to be too old or too young. -
Education8 April 2022Webpage
What are Children's Rights?
Children as well as adults have human rights. As well as the human rights that are laid out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights , children and young people are entitled to additional rights which recognise that young people have special needs to help them survive and develop to their full potential. Children also have the right to special protection because of their vulnerability to ... -
Commission – General
11 April 2013Project
What is the Universal Declaration on Human Rights?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights outlines fundamental rights and freedoms for all. Learn more about its impact and significance. -
Education4 April 2016Webpage
Women's Rights
Women’s rights are human rights. Due to some social structures, traditions, stereotypes and attitudes about women and their role in society, women do not always have the opportunity and ability to access and enforce their rights on the same basis as men. Women have historically been excluded from large parts of public and political life in Australian society. For example, women were not elected to ... -
Employers13 February 2015Quick Guide
Criminal Record
Definition Criminal record discrimination occurs when someone does not experience equality of opportunity in employment because of their criminal record. This may include being refused a job, being dismissed from employment, being denied training opportunities or being harassed at work. It is not discrimination if a person’s criminal record means that he or she is unable to perform the inherent ... -
Disability Rights
29 June 2015PublicationGuideline for compliance of bus stops with Accessible Public Transport
The Guideline has been prepared by the Commission to assist bus infrastructure providers to comply with the DSAPT. The Guideline does not replace the provisions of the DSAPT and does not seek to alter or expand upon the content of the DSAPT.