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Human Resources7 November 2018Webpage
Life at the Commission
Learn about working at the Human Rights Commission, including current job opportunities, workplace culture and diversity, and pathways to employment. -
Commission – General
6 November 2018WebpageFormer Race Commissioner, Mr Chin Tan
Learn about the former Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan. -
Employers4 November 2018Webpage
Employers
Employers can explore a range of resources to help prevent discrimination, respect human rights and promote diversity in their workplace. -
Legal
4 November 2018WebpageLegal
Discover the legal responsibilities of the Commission under federal human rights and anti-discrimination laws in Australia. -
31 October 2018Webpage
Register your interest in our RightsEd resources for future updates
Join our email list to register your interest in the Commission's RightsEd resources and for all other future updates related to human rights. -
Race Discrimination
24 October 2018Teachers Article
The Globalising World; Changing policies and Australian identity
The Globalising World explores how migration has shaped Australia. It investigates how changing attitudes to migration have made Australia more inclusive. -
Education24 October 2018Teachers Article
Magna Carta: The Story of Our Freedom
Discover a series of online educational resources that explore the impact the Magna Carta has had on our human rights and freedoms in Australia. -
Rights and Freedoms
24 October 2018Teachers Article
An Introduction to Human Rights and Responsibilities
Explore the resource An Introduction to Human Rights and Responsibilities, which offers interactive lessons and resources for teaching Years 5-6 students about human rights. Designed for use with interactive whiteboards and other internet-enabled devices, the materials include lesson plans, homework activities, and are aligned with the Australian Curriculum for Humanities and Social Sciences. The… -
Rights and Freedoms
24 October 2018Teachers Article
The Story of Our Rights and Freedoms
Explore resources designed to assist school students in understanding human rights and responsibilities and then apply human rights in everyday life. -
2 October 2018Webpage
Make a complaint
The Australian Human Rights Commission investigates and conciliates complaints about discrimination and breaches of human rights. -
27 September 2018Webpage
Hot Topics
Explore popular human rights topics, including women's rights, LGBTIQ+ rights, people experiencing homelessness rights and Australian First Peoples rights. -
27 September 2018Webpage
Get Help
If you need help or support, you can explore this section to find organisations and resources that provide assistance to those in need. -
27 September 2018Webpage
Get involved – for students
Do you want to make a difference? From learning about human rights to becoming a human rights advocate, find out how you can help improve people's lives. -
27 September 2018Webpage
Get Informed about human rights
Discover everything about human rights, including the different types of rights, how human rights have changed over time and why are important to us today. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
26 September 2018Teachers Article
Bringing Them Home (2017)
Complementing the 1997 report this resource helps students understand the forced removal of Indigenous people in Australian history. It addresses the effects of separating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, communities, and Country. -
26 September 2018Webpage
Resources
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26 September 2018Webpage
Issues
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25 September 2018Webpage
Culture & diversity
Learn how the Commission supports a diverse workforce and understands that a positive workplace culture is key to any effective organisation. -
24 September 2018Webpage
Guidelines & eligibility
Learn how the Human Rights Commission values inclusivity and diversity and seeks to employ people who will support and model the behaviours we promote. -
19 September 2018Webpage
Complaints
We investigate and resolve complaints of discrimination and breaches of human rights. You can make a complaint no matter where you live in Australia. Our service is free, impartial and informal.