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 ...

Equality at Work aims to ensure that all Australians with disability have access to job opportunities, fair pay and safe working conditions. Since 2020, we have collaborated with employers and people ...

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 ...

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 ...

You are in an archived section of the website. This information may not be current. This page was first created in December, 2012. Essentials of Social Justice: Sorry. Speech by Tom Calma. Audio file ...

Addressing racism, anti-migrant sentiment and fraying community cohesion is a key concern highlighted in our Australian Human Rights Assessment 2026. Find out where we’re making positive progress as ...

The Social Justice Report 2004 includes five recommendations to government - two in relation to the needs of Indigenous women exiting prison (p66) and three relating to the new arrangements for the ...

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 ...

Without immediate and transformative action, climate shocks will devastate Australian communities, overwhelm emergency services and strain health, housing, food and energy systems beyond repair.

The new arrangements for Indigenous affairs have brought about a number of changes to programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. During the past year, the Australian Government has ...