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14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2005: Fact Sheet 2 - Shared Responsibility Agreements
Over 1996-2001, there was an estimated difference of approximately 17 years between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous life expectation.[2] -
Commission – General14 December 2012Publication
21 Years of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (2007)
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (now known as the Australian Human Rights Commission) was established in 1986 by an act of the federal Parliament. -
Race Discrimination17 July 2015Publication
National Anti-racism Strategy Evaluation 2015
The National Anti-Racism Strategy was developed to help people to understand what racism is and why it is a problem. And it was about empowering people to prevent racism from happening and to reduce it in their communities. Almost three years on from its launch in August 2012, we can report on the Strategy’s success. But we do so in the knowledge that more remains to be done. -
Disability Rights29 June 2015Publication
Advisory Note on streetscape, public outdoor areas, fixtures, fittings and furniture
The Commission has issued this Advisory Notes on streetscape, public outdoor areas, fixtures, fittings and furniture to assist those responsible for premises who are seeking to improve access on matters not covered by the Premises Standards. -
Race Discrimination11 June 2015Opinion piece
40 years of the Racial Discrimination Act
Explore an opinion piece that celebrates 40 years of the Racial Discrimination Act by former Race Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommasane. -
LGBTIQ+10 June 2015Publication
Resilient Individuals: Sexual Orientation Gender Identity & Intersex Rights 2015
Message from the Commissioner The role of the Human Rights Commissioner is to raise systemic public policy issues that impact on human rights, and seek reform. The Commission has in its legislation commissioners responsible for age, disability, race and sex discrimination. There are also commissioners responsible for children’s rights and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice… -
Rights and Freedoms24 February 2017Publication
Missing out: The business case for customer diversity (2017)
The Australian Human Rights Commission is very pleased to launch Missing out: The business case for customer diversity in partnership with Deloitte Australia. -
Rights and Freedoms24 April 2015Publication
War and Peace: The ANZAC spirit and human rights
Message from Professor Gillian Triggs Professor Gillian Triggs President Australian Human Rights Commission Every year around Anzac Day, Australians and New Zealanders remember those who fought in all wars and conflicts over the last 100 years. As the national human rights institutions of Australia and New Zealand we wanted to mark the anniversary of the start of the First World War by… -
Employers11 February 2015Webpage
Vicarious liability
Learn how employers can be held legally responsible for acts of discrimination or harassment in the workplace, which is known as vicarious liability. -
Disability Rights1 December 2017Publication
Working towards Equality for People with Disability
In 2016 – 2017, Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Alastair McEwin, spoke to many people with disability about their lives and the changes they need. Based on what he was told, this document outlines the big issues the Commissioner will focus on to improve the lives of people with disability over the next four years. -
Business and Human Rights14 November 2017Publication
Statement of Support for an Australian Modern Slavery Act (2017)
Slavery is more prevalent today than at any time in human history. As leaders representing civil society, business, investors, academia and faith-based organisations, we support a unified approach in addressing modern slavery. We support the introduction of a Modern Slavery Act in Australia. This statement sets out some key principles to guide this reform process. Addressing modern slavery … -
Age Discrimination26 May 2016Publication
Willing to Work: Healthy Ageing Paper (2016)
This paper expands on the evidence presented in the Willing to Work Inquiry regarding the link between health and workforce participation. As a critical factor of ongoing workforce participation it is important to analyse how improvements in health and related workplace practices can facilitate and enhance policies aimed at increasing the workforce participation of older people. -
26 March 2014Book page
A Message from the Commissioner
It is now almost three years since the Review team embarked on an extensive examination of the treatment of women at the Australian Defence Force Academy and in the Australian Defence Force. Since then we have tabled three comprehensive and broad ranging Reports. The work has been detailed, challenging, but always productive. More importantly, the process has moved beyond the ‘why’ to the … -
26 March 2014Book page
Chapter 2: Summary of Audit findings
Principle 1: Strong leadership drives reform COSC agreed to the implementation of all the ADF Review’s recommendations and integrated these reforms into Pathway to Change. The most senior leadership has taken responsibility for the implementation of the ADF Review’s recommendations and COSC is updated on matters pertaining to its implementation. COSC issued a Foundation Statement which… -
Disability Rights5 February 2014Publication
Equal Before the Law
Equality Before The Law is a basic tenet of human rights. But I have learned, both as an advocate and during my time as Australia's Disability Discrimination Commissioner, that equality is not always available for Australians with disabilities in the criminal justice system. This report provides a snapshot of where that equality does not exist, highlights services and programs that improve… -
Disability Rights16 December 2013Publication
Access 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… -
16 October 2013Speech
NDS Conference
The Nojin and Prior decisions in the Federal Court, Full Federal Court and High Court late last year and early this are probably the most significant decisions to employees with disability in Australian Disability Enterprises - and to ADE's - since the passage of the Disability Discrimination Act more than twenty years ago. -
31 July 2013Book page
5 Can a person seek review of a decision under section 501 to refuse or cancel a visa?
5.1 Access to merits review Depending on the circumstances, a person who has an application for a visa refused or a visa cancelled under section 501 may be able to apply to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) for review of the merits of the decision, or they may only be able to challenge the legality of the decision through the courts. Whether the person can apply for merits review by… -
Complaint Information Service29 July 2013Webpage
Complaints under the Sex Discrimination Act: Gender Identity
Learn everything you need to know about making a complaint regarding sex discrimination and harassment to the Australian Human Rights Commission. -
Complaint Information Service29 July 2013Webpage
Complaints under the Sex Discrimination Act: Intersex Status
Learn about sex discrimination laws in relation to intersex status and employment, education, accommodation and accessing or using services.