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Disability Rights
6 May 2024Webpage
Self-employment for people with disability
Learn about the benefits and challenges as well as government programs and supports available to people with disability who are self-employed. -
Commission – General
17 July 2019WebpageBen Gauntlett
Back to Corporate Plan 2019 - 2020 Commissioner Gauntlett commenced as Disability Discrimination Commissioner in May 2019. His term goals and a strategic work program will be developed over the coming year and will be published at a later date. -
Commission – General
5 September 2021Webpage
Human Rights Commissioner, Ms Lorraine Finlay
Learn about Lorraine Finlay, who commenced as Human Rights Commissioner in 2021 after working as a lawyer and academic specialising in human rights. -
Legal
13 May 2022SubmissionReview into Division 105A of the Criminal Code (post sentence orders)
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor in relation to its Review into Division 105A of the Criminal Code, dealing with the imposition of post sentence orders on terrorist offenders. -
Legal
13 May 2022Submission
Inquiry into the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 and related bills (Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs)
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in relation to its inquiry into the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 (Cth), Religious Discrimination (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2021 (Cth), and the Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (Cth). -
26 March 2024Webpage
Speaking from Experience: Support services
If you have experienced sexual assault and would like to make a complaint or report to the police, find out what services are available to keep you safe. -
Business and Human Rights
23 February 2021Publication
Fact Sheet: The Australian mining and resource sector and human rights (2014)
The impact of mining and exploration activities on the human rights of employees and surrounding communities is well understood. Integrating human rights considerations into core business practice in the extractive sector is not only vital for managing business risks but also for creating opportunities. This Fact Sheet outlines how human rights are relevant to the mining and resource sector,… -
Business and Human Rights
23 February 2021Publication
Fact Sheet: The Australian finance sector and human rights (2014)
Integrating human rights considerations into core business practice is vital for managing business risks and creating opportunities in the finance sector. This Fact Sheet outlines how human rights are relevant to the finance sector, and what entities in sector can do to ensure they respect human human rights, in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The… -
Business and Human Rights
23 February 2021Publication
Fact Sheet: Integrating human rights into Australian business practice (2014)
The business and human rights landscape has evolved significantly over the last decade. In June 2011, the United Nations Human Rights Council unanimously adopted the Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (the Guiding Principles). The Guiding Principles provide a global standard for addressing and preventing human rights impacts associated with business activity. This Fact Sheet… -
Children's Rights
3 July 2023Project
Transforming child justice to improve safety and wellbeing
The National Children’s Commissioner is investigating youth justice reform in Australia, aiming to protect children’s rights and reduce crime involvement. -
Disability Rights
3 May 2024Webpage
Employment for people with disability in Australia
Explore statistics on disability employment and education in Australia and the facts about disability discrimination. -
Disability Rights
3 May 2024Webpage
The benefits of employing people with disability
Learn about the business and economic advantages of employing people with disability as well as those for society and individuals. -
17 January 2019Webpage
ANZ
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Ltd (ANZ) will provide a limited waiver of confidentiality obligations in any non-disclosure agreements or other kinds of agreements so that people may make a confidential submission to the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment on the following basis: The submissions themselves, and any material published or communicated by or in relation to the… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
5 April 2022News storyReappointment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the reappointment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO. Australian Human Rights Commission President Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM said Commissioner Oscar would continue to be a strong advocate for Indigenous Aboriginal languages, social justice and women’s issues. “This is an excellent -
4 April 2022Webpage
Corporate info
Explore a range of corporate publications by the Commission including compliance reports, archived budget reports and a diversity strategy. -
13 January 2020Webpage
Have your say
Share your thoughts and experiences on issues such as racism, disability, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, family responsibilities and more. -
Legal
16 March 2022Submission
International Labour Organization Protocol of 2014 to Forced Labour Convention 1930 (No. 29)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties inquiry into the International Labour Organization Protocol of 2014 to Forced Labour Convention 1930 (No. 29) (Forced Labour Protocol). -
Sex Discrimination
13 October 2020SubmissionReview of the early release of superannuation benefits (2018)
Submission to the Early Release Review, The Treasury -
Sex Discrimination
13 October 2020Submission
Australia’s compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) 2018
Submission to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) -
Sex Discrimination
13 October 2020Submission
Reviews of the Enhancing Online Safety Act 2015 and the Online Content Scheme (2018)
Letter to the Department of Communications and the Arts