matter what your views are, we encourage you to share them during the National Human Rights Consultation and tell your human rights story.

What makes an effective system of human rights protection for 21st century Australia? What are we doing well and what steps do we still need to take?

Every citizen shall have the right and the opportunity, without any of the distinctions mentioned in article 2 and without unreasonable restrictions: To take part in the conduct of public affairs, ...

Non-discrimination and equality rights are central features of the major human rights treaties. Each State Party to the present Covenant undertakes to respect and to ensure to all individuals within ...

Human rights based approaches are about turning human rights from purely legal instruments into effective policies, practices, and practical realities. Human rights principles and standards provide ...

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is an independent third party which investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches. Human rights recognise the inherent value of ...

Help us make sure that children and young people have a genuine say on the issues that affect their lives. Anne Hollonds commenced as National Children’s Commissioner in November 2020. The most ...

The Commission is bringing together representatives from the banking and financial services sector and peak community ...

Race and racism have been central to the organisation of Australian society since European colonisation began in 1788. As the First Peoples of Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ...

There are federal, state and territory laws in Australia to protect people from discrimination and harassment. The Australian Human Rights Commission has statutory responsibilities under the Age ...

Today marks one year since the Australian Human Rights Commission’s positive duty regulatory powers came into force, aiming ...

There is a large gap between the superannuation savings of Australian men and women. Because the current superannuation system is linked to paid work, it overwhelmingly disadvantages women who are ...