Latest Australian Human Rights Commission News

Statement On AHRC Reports For ABF And Marine Unit
Race Discrimination Commissioner urges unity in wake of Sydney attacks
Race Discrimination Commissioner urges unity in wake of Sydney attack
Sex Discrimination Commissioner: Lehrmann Ruling Dispels Rape Myths
Sex Discrimination Commissioner assists Federal Court in Tickle v Giggle for Girls Pty Ltd case
Michael Kirby On Board For Historic Human Rights Forum
Katie Kiss commences as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
Robert Fitzgerald commences as Age Discrimination Commissioner
Commissioner June Oscar Welcomes Institute Funding
Waleed Aly joins line-up for landmark human rights forum
Commission welcomes ALRC report on religious schools and anti-discrimination laws
New ANU institute to advance First Nations gender equality
Commission celebrates official launch of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute
‘Care is in everything we do and everything we are’: the work of Indigenous women needs to be valued
Historic forum to build momentum for Australian Human Rights Act
The escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and addressing the impacts in our communities
Non-disclosure agreements are commonplace in sexual harassment cases, but they’re being misused to silence people
Commission welcomes new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
Appointment of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
Giridharan Sivaraman commences as Race Discrimination Commissioner
Anti-racism grant to support communities affected by war in Gaza
Public hearing to hear from experts on new citizenship repudiation laws
AHRC welcomes announcement of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Commissioner
Dementia Australia welcomes new appointment of Age Discrimination Commissioner
Commission welcomes new Age Discrimination Commissioner
Appointment of Age Discrimination Commissioner
Tribute to Lowitja O’Donoghue
Appointment of Race Discrimination Commissioner
Commission welcomes new Race Discrimination Commissioner
Equal-access model not the answer to encouraging legitimate discrimination claims
Rosemary Kayess commences as Disability Discrimination Commissioner
Statement on the ruling of the International Court of Justice 26 January 2024
UniSC launches ‘Inclusive Digital Design for Business’ course to foster accessibility and inclusion in the digital age
Work continues creating more respect in workplace
Positive duty for employers: Commission’s powers commence
Australia’s human rights champions put social justice and equality centre stage
Report tabled: Revitalising Australia’s commitment to human rights
Hasty detainee laws raise human rights concerns
Positive Duty: are boards ready to prevent workplace sexual harassment
Visit of UN Special Rapporteur, Francesca Albanese
Kyiv-Copenhagen Declaration reaffirms commitment to preventing torture
PWDA Welcomes Appointment of Rosemary Kayess as Australia’s New Disability Discrimination Commissioner
Working with Lao Government to protect human rights
Commission welcomes new Disability Discrimination Commissioner
Appointment of Disability Discrimination Commissioner
2023 John Monash Oration
New approach to disability employment sees outstanding results
University of Sydney secures four prestigious ARC Linkage Grants