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 ...

The views expressed by organisations and in resources in this hub do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian Human Rights Commission or the Racism. "There's nothing casual about racism" ...

Discover Australia’s commitment to human rights treaties, including key agreements and their integration into domestic law. Learn more with this fact sheet. Australia does not generally agree to be ...

Learn about the Disability Discrimination Act, what you can do if you experience discrimination and how to make a complaint to the Commission. Download the 'Your ...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have a rich history in Australia. According to the most recent archaeological evidence, Aboriginal peoples have been living on this land for at least ...

Bringing them Home was the name given to the final report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families conducted by the Human ...

These resources are for workers, employers and advocates. They are built on people’s experiences of workplace sexual harassment—what helps, what doesn’t, and what needs to change to make workplaces ...

Many stories and images in this website may cause sadness or distress for visitors. In cases where you feel that you need support, the organisations listed below may be able to assist you. For members ...

In February 2003 the Commission provided its response to the Commonwealth Government's Information Paper containing its proposals for new Commonwealth age discrimination legislation. Proposals for ...

This report describes the connection between climate change and human rights and outlines the critical importance of addressing climate change to protect people’s rights in Australia. The evidence on ...

The Commission conducted a national survey of university students to assess sexual assault and harassment prevalence and reporting at Australian universities. At the request of Australia’s 39 ...