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Children's Rights25 September 2023Video
Human rights series for kids
It doesn’t matter who you are, every human has the same value and is deserving of the same opportunities. This video describes the basic human right of being free and equal, explaining the difference between equality and equity with easy to understand examples. -
Sex Discrimination25 September 2023Video
Respect@Work: Key Findings
The Respect@Work website brings together a comprehensive set of resources to support individuals and organisations to better understand, prevent and address workplace sexual harassment. On the website you will find information, videos, advice, good practice guides, education and training programs and workplace-assessment tools. -
Technology and Human Rights19 December 2023Submission
Military Technologies and Human Rights
Learn more about how lethal autonomous weapons systems and other military technologies threaten human rights. -
Rights and Freedoms7 December 2023Media Release
Report tabled: Revitalising Australia’s commitment to human rights
Commonwealth Attorney-General, the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP has tabled a report by the Australian Human Rights Commission that calls for a renewed National Human Rights Framework and National Human Rights Act to better protect the rights of all people in Australia. The report, Revitalising Australia’s commitment to human rights, provides 12 recommendations to improve government accountability … -
Children's Rights3 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. -
Commission – General9 November 2023Media Release
Attorney-General to deliver 2023 Human Rights Day Oration
Commonwealth Attorney-General the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP will deliver this year’s Human Rights Day Oration at the 2023 Australian Human Rights Awards in Sydney on 8 December. The Attorney-General will join 21 Awards finalists and up to 600 guests to honour some of Australia’s leading human rights heroes and to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the -
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 … -
Legal15 January 2024Publication
Mr 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 -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice25 September 2023Video
2022 Human Rights Oration by Larissa Behrendt
Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO, winner of the 2021 Human Rights Medal, delivered the annual Human Rights Day Oration at the 2022 Human Rights Awards. She called for structural reform and self-determination for First Nations people: “Departments of child protection need to be replaced by empowered community-controlled organisations and true self determination. Child prisons and -
Race Discrimination25 September 2023Video
Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture 2022
2022 Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture, delivered by the Attorney-General of Australia, The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP. A panel discussion on online hate and the need for legislative reform followed the lecture, moderated by Jeremy Fernandez from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). The panel was comprised of experts on online hate and anti-racism action, Dr Matteo Vergani, Rita Jabri… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice25 September 2023Video
Wiyi Yani U Thangani Opening Address by June Oscar
The Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices) National Summit was held over three days from 9-11 May 2023, with an additional one-day Youth Forum on 8 May. The Summit brought together over 800 First Nations women delegates from across Australia, for decision-making, innovation and celebration. This recording is the second in our livestream series from the Summit, beginning with an opening… -
Race Discrimination25 September 2023Video
Racism. It Stops With Me campaign relaunch
'Racism. It Stops With Me' is a national campaign calling on Australians who have not had lived experience of racism to reflect on its causes and impacts and commit to action. No matter how challenging the conversation, we need to talk about racism and the causes of inequality. By taking a stand against racism, we can build a fair and equal society – for all. -
Commission – General8 December 2023Media Release
Australia’s human rights champions put social justice and equality centre stage
Women’s equity and racial equality advocate Juliana Nkrumah AM has been awarded the prestigious Human Rights Medal at the 2023 Australian Human Rights Awards in Sydney tonight. Other awards went to Gabriel Osborne (Young People’s Award), Northern Pictures (Media and Creative Industries Award), Advocacy Tasmania (Community Award) and the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (Law… -
9 May 2024Conciliation register
2021-06-12
The complainant is African and has dark skin. He alleged colleagues made offensive comments related to his race, including that he only looked good in a mask because of his flat nose, he was another colleague’s ‘black boy’, and the he only has a ‘big dick’ because he is black. Upon being notified of the complaint, the respondents indicated a willingness to participate in conciliation to try… -
9 May 2024Conciliation register
2021-06-04
The complainant is deaf and uses a cochlear implant. She alleged the respondent motel informed her she would not be able to bring her service dog with her because it did not allow pets in guest rooms. On being notified of the complaint, the motel indicated a willingness to participate in conciliation. The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the motel write to the complainant… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Chapter 3: Indigenous participation in decision making – Transforming the relationship between government and Indigenous peoples
The twin pillars of the government's approach to Indigenous policy in 2003 continued to be practical reconciliation, with its emphasis on service delivery in core areas of disadvantage, and mutual obligation, with its emphasis on reciprocity and individual responsibility. Through both of these policies, the government has identified moving Indigenous people beyond welfare dependency and enabling… -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Social Justice Report 2002: Self-determination - the freedom to 'live well'
a) Do Indigenous peoples have a right to self-determination? b) What is Indigenous self-determination? c) Summary - Defining Indigenous self-determination -
14 December 2012Book page
2011 Immigration detention at Villawood
The Australian Human Rights Commission visited the immigration detention facilities at Villawood from 21 to 25 February 2011. This statement contains a summary of the key observations and concerns arising from the Commission’s visit. It focuses on conditions as they were at that time. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2005 : Chapter 2 : Existing legal framework and leasing options
The ownership, particularly communal ownership of land by Indigenous people began in 1976 with the introduction of land rights legislation in the Northern Territory (the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth) (ALRA (NT)). -
Disability Rights22 November 2023Media Release
New approach to disability employment sees outstanding results
A national disability employment project has delivered exceptional success rates, and created a new blueprint for how businesses could increase employment opportunities for people with disability. IncludeAbility, a project of the Australian Human Rights Commission, ran three-month employment pilots in Perth and the Illawarra with the goal of increasing meaningful work opportunities for…