The Australian Human Rights Commission has released new guidelines to assist organisations and businesses to meet their legal obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) when ...

The Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA) and equivalent state and territory laws make it unlawful to discriminate against, harass or victimise people with disabilities or their ...

On International Trans Day of Visibility, the Australian Human Rights Commission recognises and affirms the rights, dignity, and contributions of trans and gender diverse people.

The concept of ‘justice’ in its traditional sense is supposed to be positive. It is foundational to all areas of life and social responses to facilitating survival, dignity and wellbeing for all.

Image design copyright Bree Buttenshaw for Saltwater People (2024). Developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission with dedicated funding from the Australian Government, the National Anti-Racism ...

The Federal Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) provides protection for everyone in Australia against discrimination based on disability. Disability discrimination happens when people with a ...

While information on the Australian Human Rights Commission's website is mainly presented in English, the following resources have been translated into a range of different languages. Information ...

This page provides general information about the human rights considerations for state and territory mask wearing requirements. It also provides guidance on the most frequently asked questions we are ...

The Australian Human Rights Commission created IncludeAbility to increase meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability, and to close the gap between people in the workforce with and ...

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 ...

The Australian Human Rights Commission has made a submission to the Attorney-General's Department which is looking at a national plan to end the abuse and mistreatment of older people.

The Commission has two information services that you can contact for information about the Commission's complaint handling function. They are: The Respect@Work Information Service The National ...