The National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds has welcomed the Federal Health Minister’s announcement of a national ...

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 ...

The National Children’s Commissioner has expressed alarm about the impact of rising antisemitism in Australia on the wellbeing of Jewish children and young people.

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 ...

Sex Discrimination Commissioner Dr Anna Cody has voiced concerns about the suspension of hormone therapies for minors in Queensland pending an independent review ...

Race Discrimination Commissioner Giridharan Sivaraman has condemned the neo-Nazi rally held in Adelaide on Australia Day, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 invited submissions to inform the development of a National Anti-Racism Framework (the Framework). The Framework will be a long-term, central reference point to ...

The Respect@Work website has undergone an audit due to recent amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act, which now require businesses and organisations to comply with the positive duty obligations. The ...

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