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Age Discrimination
7 April 2022SpeechLocal Government’s role in promoting active ageing and wellbeing
Explore a speech by the Age Discrimination Commissioner regarding local government's role in promoting active ageing and wellbeing. -
21 May 2020Conciliation register
2018-11-05
The complainant was employed by the respondent cleaning and maintenance service to perform pool and yard maintenance duties in a remote location. She informed the company she was pregnant because she was experiencing severe morning sickness and was concerned at the potential risk of heavy lifting and use of chemicals. The company allowed her to perform administrative duties during her… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
15 March 2022Media ReleaseCommissioner backs calls for no more guns in communities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, June Oscar AO has joined calls for no more guns to be carried by police officers in communities, and has extended her heart and thoughts to the family of Kumanjayi Walker, the Yuendumu community and Warlpiri people at this very difficult time. Commissioner Oscar said, “Walker’s family have been brave, courageous, and… -
Disability Rights
2 May 2024Webpage
Attracting and recruiting people with disability to your organisation
Discover how to recruit people with disability and demonstrate a commitment to accessibility and inclusion as organisational values. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 March 2024SpeechEnhancing human rights in a post-COVID world
The catalyst of a pandemic Women in Property lunch Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM Acknowledgement Thank you to the Property Council for inviting me to speak to you today—and particularly Jane Fitzgerald whose idea it was. Let me begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and pay my respect to Elders, past,… -
Sex Discrimination
10 October 2019Project
Indigenous Defence Project
Defence has requested the Australian Human Rights Commission to complete a project on the attraction, recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Defence Australian Public Service (Defence APS). -
Sex Discrimination
8 November 2019Speech
Invisible women in sport
Kate Jenkins Australian Institute of Sport Conference 6 November 2019 Thank you very much for joining me here today. I will start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal people, and pay my respect to their Elders past, present and emerging. Every time I make that acknowledgement, I make it genuinely and from the heart. I'm really proud to live in a… -
Children's Rights
9 March 2022Project
On Your Terms: Youth survey on consent and sex ed
Under the direction of the National Children’s Commissioner, the Children’s Rights Team at the Australian Human Rights Commission has been funded by the Australian Government Department of Education to conduct a study on 14-18-year-old's experiences of, and attitudes towards, consent, respectful relationships, and sexuality education in Australia. The study also aims to examine young people… -
Race Discrimination
16 November 2021Media ReleaseNew guidelines to address spectator racism in sport
A new set of guidelines will help Australian sports organisations act effectively and consistently in responding to incidents of spectator racism and preventing racism from occurring at sporting events. Major professional sports organisations including the AFL, Cricket Australia, NRL, Tennis Australia, and some of the nation’s largest stadiums have already endorsed the guidelines, and more… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
7 December 2020Publication
Wiyi Yani U Thangani Report (2020)
Our women and girls' voices are vital to paving the way for a future I believe all Australians want, deserve and have a right to. Read this report, and listen to their voices. -
Commission – General
2 March 2021E-bulletin (Monthly)March ebulletin
News and updates from the Australian Human Rights Commission -
Commission – General
30 October 2020Webpage
National Children's Commissioner, Anne Hollonds
Anne Hollonds National Children's Commissioner: 2020 - The National Children’s Commissioner monitors policy and legislation to ensure that the human rights of children are protected and promoted, and provides advice to government. Anne says the most important part of her job is listening to Australia’s children and young people about their needs and experiences so she can inform the decision… -
Sex Discrimination
23 March 2022News story
Media statement: Release of 2021 National Student Safety Survey Report
A statement from Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins: Sexual harassment and sexual assault remain far too prevalent in the Australian community. Women, young people and intersectional groups face unacceptably higher risk of this conduct at home, at work, online and in education, including in universities. The Australian university sector took a leadership position when it came… -
Race Discrimination
27 January 2022Project
International Student Principles
The International Student Principles (‘The Principles’) were developed to address the human rights concerns of international students living in Australia. The development of the Principles began in 2009, following several incidents of racist violence directed at international students. -
Rights and Freedoms
5 May 2019Video
Human Rights Awards 2018
The Honourable Justice Peter McClellan AM and Chrissie Foster have won the prestigious 2018 Human Rights Medal for their enormous contribution to the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse. The Young People’s Human Rights Medal went to Saxon Mullins, who received a standing ovation. Saxon told her story of sexual assault on national television and highlighted the… -
Commission – General
7 September 2020E-bulletin (Monthly)
September ebulletin
However, given the extraordinary circumstances of 2020 we believe a new and different approach is needed to celebrate the many human rights heroes who have emerged this year. -
Rights and Freedoms
17 January 2019Speech
2018 Human Rights Awards
14 December 2018 Westin Hotel, Sydney (Check against delivery) [Thank you for your warm welcome to country] Introduction I begin by paying my respects to the Gadigal people of the Eora nation— to their elders, past and present, and to the future generations; and I particularly acknowledge all Indigenous guests joining us here today. On behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission may I… -
Disability Rights
6 May 2024Webpage
FAQs about disability and employment
Find answers to questions about disability employment for employers and people with disability. -
Rights and Freedoms
9 March 2023Media Release
Commission launches model for an Australian Human Rights Act
Australia is the only liberal democracy that does not have an act or charter of rights at the national level, and there are currently very few legal protections for the fundamental rights of Australians. -
Sex Discrimination
5 March 2021Media Release
Statement on Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces
As Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner, I welcome today’s announcement from Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham. I acknowledge the importance and urgency of this Independent Review (Review) into the workplaces of Parliamentarians and their staff, established by the Federal Government, in consultation with the Presiding Officers, the Opposition, minor parties and independents. The…