The Commission extends its condolences to the victims and loved ones of yesterday’s horrific antisemitic terrorist attack at Bondi Beach. Violence motivated by hatred or extremism has no place in ...

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 Commission calls for the immediate implementation of the WA Coroner’s recommendations in the Cleveland Dodd inquest. Commissioners echo calls for the immediate closure of WA’s Unit 18 youth ...

General Comment No. 25 deals with freedom of expression in the context of participation in public affairs and the right to vote. The Human Rights Committee has stated that: Citizens also take part in ...

Understanding these terms can help us to engage in meaningful conversations about racism, and strengthen our understanding of how race shapes society Anti-racism is an active process, unlike the ...

Learn how Racial Discrimination Act protects people from less favourable treatment because of their country of birth, ethnic origin, or skin colour. Racial discrimination occurs when a person is ...

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 ...

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 ...

Welcome to the Australian Human Rights Commission's (the Commission) online course—An introduction to United Nations human rights frameworks. This short course is designed to provide an introduction ...

Welcome to the Australian Human Rights Commission's (the Commission) online course—An introduction to human rights. This short course is designed to provide you with a basic introduction to human ...

If you are interested in learning more about the Stolen Generations, you might like to explore the following resources: The Australia: A National overview factsheet provides a brief background to the ...