This report looks at how ageism affects older Australians when they access healthcare. Many patients told us they feel dismissed, spoken over, or treated as 'just a number'. These attitudes can lead ...
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 ...
Queensland residents are invited to attend a FREE seminar in Brisbane about advancing human rights. With so many issues currently impacting on the rights of people across Australia, an upcoming ...
A report on the Racism@Uni Study examining the prevalence, nature and impact of racism at Australian Universities.
Dr Tim Soutphommasane was the Race Discrimination Commissioner from 2013 to 2018. Prior to joining the Australian Human Rights Commission, Tim was a political philosopher and held posts at The ...
The positive duty is a legal obligation introduced into the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) in December 2022. It applies to ‘persons conducting a business or undertaking’ and 'employers'. These duty ...
The positive duty is a legal obligation introduced into the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) in December 2022. It applies to ‘persons conducting a business or undertaking’ and 'employers'. These duty ...
Is Australia a 'racist' country? Why do issues of race and culture seem to ignite public debate so readily? Tim Soutphommasane, Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner, reflects on the national ...
The most effective way to attract and support competent and productive workers is to ensure a healthy and safe work environment for everyone including workers with mental illness. The most effective ...
In accordance with the functions set out in section 46C(1)(a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), this report includes 5 recommendations - 2 in relation to the needs ...
Immigration detainees in prolonged or indefinite detention v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs and Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs)[2024] AusHRC 174 ...
The Australian Human Rights Commission would like to thank all the people who generously contributed their stories, artwork, poetry and time to make this publication possible; Jo Ritale and Angelo at ...
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