Australian Human Rights Commission

Call for urgent national action to prevent violence and harm against children after series of fatalities

The Commissioners responsible for children’s rights and gender equality have today called for concerted national action to prevent violence against children and young people. After a number of ...
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Australian Human Rights Commission disappointed with Australian Government’s response to major human rights review of Australia

The Australian Government's response to the United Nations' Human Rights Council's fourth Universal Periodic Review has been criticised by the Commission as lacking ambition, with no new commitments ...
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Age bias leaves younger workers excluded and older workers overlooked

A new report by the Commission and the Diversity Council Australia has found: Younger workers, especially those with caring responsibilities, report high levels of discrimination and harassment Older ...
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22 women and children have died this year because of gendered violence. That is where national attention is most needed.

The Sex Discrimination Commissioner has penned an op ed on the Sex Discrimination Act and how it operates in practice - and why it's important to focus on fact. In recent weeks, there has been renewed ...
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Calls for reform following the DPP decision announced on the one-year anniversary of Kumanjayi White's death

The Commissioner has raised concerns over the timing of the announcement which came on the one-year anniversary of Kumanjayi White's death and on the eve of Sorry Day. There are urgent calls for ...
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New national report finds children's voices are the key to ending violence before it begins

A new national report released today by the Australian Human Rights Commission highlights the power of positive relationships, and the critical importance of listening to children, when designing the ...
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Full Federal Court finds two acts of direct discrimination in Giggle v Tickle appeal

The Full Federal Court upheld that Giggle for Girls and CEO Sall Grover unlawfully discriminated against Roxanne Tickle by excluding her from the platform. The Court dismissed Grover’s appeal and ...
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Disability Discrimination Commissioner says NDIS restructure must not diminish human rights

Commissioner Kayess says the NDIS overhaul needs to ensure that the human rights principles which underpinned the creation of the NDIS continue to shape its future. Commissioner Kayess says the ...
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Refugees, asylum seekers and migrants

This fact sheet provides information on issues raised in the report card as well as findings from a range of reports and submissions made by the Commission over the past 12 months. Australia’s ...
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Commissioners welcome Ombudsman probe of automated aged care assessments

Commission welcomes Commonwealth Ombudsman's probe into Integrated Assessment Tool used in aged care. Scrutiny needed where automated decisions affect access to care and costs. Human oversight, along ...
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New protections end genetic discrimination in life insurance

New amendment to the Disability Discrimination Act will stop life insurers from charging more, refusing cover or treating people unfairly based on genetic test results. The changes remove barriers to ...
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New report finds discrimination against trans and gender diverse Australians across schools, healthcare and workplaces

The report finds trans and gender‑diverse people face consistent discrimination across education, healthcare, workplaces, housing and the justice system, with serious impacts on safety and ...