Hugh de Kretser discusses progress and setbacks in Australia's human rights protections at the annual Castan Centre for Human Rights Law Conference in July 2025. A diverse group of human rights ...

The Australian Human Rights Commission has released a groundbreaking report that explores how we can embrace the benefits of ...

The Australian Human Rights Commission has released its groundbreaking report, 'Peace of Mind: Navigating the ethical ...

The voices and needs of children in foster care and other forms out-of-home care should be prioritised, according to a new ...

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is an independent third party which investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches. Human rights recognise the inherent value of ...

has undertaken to respect and protect freedom of religion and belief.

Image design copyright Bree Buttenshaw for Saltwater People (2024). Developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission with dedicated funding from the Australian Government, the National Anti-Racism ...

The Commission has a President and seven Commissioners and is led by a Chief Executive. President Hugh de Kretser Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Ms Katie Kiss Age ...

Anyone can experience racist behaviour, such as being abused because of the colour of your skin. It’s never okay, even as a one-off incident. And it’s even worse for people who experience it ...

Reports to the Minister under the AHRC Act In addition to receiving complaints of unlawful discrimination, the Commission can inquire into complaints of breaches of human rights and workplace ...

connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.

The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child in November 1989. The Convention came into force on 2 September 1990.