Australian Human Rights Commission
Description
The Australian Human Rights Commission is a national statutory body that promotes and protects human rights in Australia.
It helps people resolve complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches, and runs a national information service for enquiries. It reviews existing and proposed laws, policies and practices, and advises government, businesses and community groups on protecting human rights. It publishes reports on human rights problems and how to address them.
The Commission delivers workplace and community human rights education and training, and promotes public understanding and discussion of human rights. It also acts as the regulator for the positive duty requiring employers to address workplace sexual harassment, sex discrimination and related conduct.
The Commission is a legal entity constituted by the President and the Commissioners, who meet regularly to make decisions. It operates a Governance Handbook, an annual business risk assessment, a Fraud Control Plan and an audit committee to oversee its work. It operates across Australia.
Latest news
Commissioners condemn Senator Hanson’s racist remarks targeting First Peoples
Commissioners condemn Senator Hanson's racist remarks, affirm the strength of First Peoples and call for action to address racism.
15 Sep 2026
Commission leads national effort to address financial elder abuse
A new national collaboration will combat financial elder abuse, bringing banking, legal and community leaders together to protect older Australians.
17 Aug 2026
Called Change the system. Change the story., the campaign is backed by a broad range of impacted communities, unions, employers and peak bodies.
13 Aug 2026AHRC and COSBOA partner to support age-inclusive small businesses
The Commission has partnered with COSBOA to support age-inclusive workplaces across Australia’s small business sector.
13 Aug 2026
Human Rights Commission urges Australian Government to ‘hit pause’ on NDIS reform Bill
We're urging the Australian Government to match the scale of its proposed NDIS changes with more appropriate consultation, transparency and respect.
5 Aug 2026
Commissioner appalled by new Closing the Gap figures
Social Justice Commissioner Katie Kiss says governments are failing Closing the Gap commitments, with only 1 of 19 targets being met and key outcomes worsening.
30 Jul 2026
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