Australia is the only liberal democracy in the world that does not have a national act or charter of rights that explains what people’s basic rights are and how they can be protected. Australia has ...

Learn more about how ethical AI can be used in schools and education to promote learning and strengthen human rights. The Australian Human Rights Commission is pleased to announce its submission to ...

National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds said the passing of legislation in the Northern Territory that will see children as young as 10 years old jailed is a failure of all the support systems ...

Everyone has the right to be safe and free from discrimination, regardless of age. The foundation of a fair and inclusive society, human rights recognise the inherent value of each person. No matter ...

A report on the Racism@Uni Study examining the prevalence, nature and impact of racism at Australian Universities. More than 76,000 students and staff from 42 universities across the country ...

Australia lacks a Bill of Rights, but there are safeguards through the Constitution and legislation. Understand the role of the Commission. Unlike most similar liberal democracies, Australia does not ...

Over the last century, Australia has made significant progress towards achieving gender equality and creating a more inclusive society. We have seen women's increased participation in education and ...

Improving employment outcomes for people with disability will provide significant benefits to workplaces, the economy, the community and individuals themselves. Employment can provide people with ...

In December 2024, the Australian Human Rights Commission delivered an interim report for its Respect at Uni project to update the Australian Government on the project's progress, highlighting ...

The “Let's Talk About Refugees” mini clip is accompanied by teacher lesson plans and classroom resources. Migrants are people who move away from where they were born to live in another place.

Read about the Commission's work in relation to ending slavery, including any forced or compulsory labour, along with the slave trade.

The report is an outcome of the recent Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Women's Safety Policy Forum which was held virtually in September and which brought together over 150 participants from all ...