Refine results
-
Commission - General
4 May 2022WebpageChief Executive - Leanne Smith
Learn about Leanne Smith, who was appointed Chief Executive of the Commission in 2021 after being the Executive Director of the Whitlam Institute. -
Commission - General
7 April 2022News story
Statement on international accreditation of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s status as a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) has been reviewed by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) – the international standards body. This review, conducted every five years, considers whether the Commission continues to meet the UN Principles on National Institutions (commonly known as the Paris Principles),… -
Commission - General
4 April 2022Webpage
Gifts and Benefits Register 2020-21
Please see Gifts and Benefits Register for the current gifts and benefits register. The following table lists any gifts or benefits valued above $100 (ex GST) that the Commission or statutory officers have accepted during business operations for the 2020-21 year. Date received Description Estimated Value in $A* Giver Reason for Acceptance Recipient Date recorded 07/07/2020 Interflora hamper… -
Commission - General
28 February 2022Webpage
Senate Order on Government Contracts (Archived reports)
Access the most recent report Senate Order on Government Contracts - Archived reports Senate Order financial year 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. Senate Order for entity contracts listing relating to the calendar period 01/01/2022-31/12/2022 Pursuant to the Senate Order for entity contracts the following table sets out contracts entered into by the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ which… -
Commission - General
18 February 2022Publication
Annual Report 2020-2021
This Annual Report sets out the performance of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ in the 2020–2021 financial year. -
Commission - General
4 February 2022Publication
Annual Report 2000-2001: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
The Commission's vision is of and for an Australian society in which the human rights of all people are respected and promoted. Our task is to find practical, pragmatic ways to turn the rhetoric of human rights into an everyday reality for all Australians and build a more tolerant and inclusive community. As this report indicates, this past year has been a period of substantial achievement… -
Commission - General
10 December 2021Speech
Human Rights Day Oration 2021: Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher
President Croucher's 2021 Human Rights Day Oration highlights the need for reform in Australia's discrimination laws. -
-
Commission - General
6 October 2021Webpage
AHRC Legal Services Expenditure Reports
You can access the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ's compliance reports, which also include its legal services expenditure rreports. -
Commission - General
15 September 2021Speech
Human Rights Day Oration 2020: Rosemary Kayess and Nas Campanella
The 2020 Human Rights Day Oration was delivered by leading disability rights advocate Rosemary Kayess, winner of the 2019 Human Rights Medal, and a contributor to the drafting of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Ms Kayess discussed the social transformation of CRPD and the impact it has had on the community as well as her work with the Disability Royal -
Commission - General
5 September 2021Webpage
Human Rights Commissioner, Ms Lorraine Finlay
Learn about Lorraine Finlay, who commenced as Human Rights Commissioner in 2021 after working as a lawyer and academic specialising in human rights. -
Commission - General
27 August 2021Publication
Corporate Plan 2021 - 2022
Respect for human rights and freedoms is the cornerstone of a cohesive and peaceful society in which everyone can make a contribution and feel safe and included. This Corporate Plan shows how we achieve our purpose and promote an Australian society where human rights are enjoyed by everyone, everywhere, everyday -
Commission - General
22 July 2021Webpage
Privacy
This section explains the type of information that is collected by the Commission, how such information is used, under what circumstances and to whom it may be disclosed, and describes security measures in place on the website. -
Commission - General
30 April 2021Webpage
Jobs
Find your dream job. Explore the latest job opportunities currently being advertised.. -
Commission - General
2 March 2021E-bulletin (Monthly)
March ebulletin
Support for Anti-Racism Framework In a report published in February, the Senate inquiry on ‘issues facing diaspora communities’ recommended funding the development of a comprehensive national anti-racism framework and to consider resourcing the Race Discrimination Commissioner to reinvigorate the existing National Anti-Racism Strategy. Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan spoke to Nine …
Download PDF (0.16 mb)
Download VND.OPENXMLFORMATS-OFFICEDOCUMENT.WORDPROCESSINGML.DOCUMENT (7.84 mb)