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13 August 2025Conciliation register
2025-02-06
The complainant was employed on a casual basis with the respondent holiday park. She alleged a colleague sexually harassed her, including by discussing his personal relationships with her, telling others they were involved, touching her stomach and skirt, and greeting her with a hug and a kiss. She alleged that when she reported this behaviour to the park manager he told her she is an… -
13 August 2025Conciliation register
2025-02-05
The complainant worked at the respondent furniture company. She alleged that when she informed the company she was pregnant, she was treated less favourably including by being bullied, being excluded and increasing her workload. She alleged the company terminated her employment just before she was due to commence maternity leave, telling her there was a downturn in the industry and there… -
13 August 2025Conciliation register
2025-02-04
The complainant alleged that the store manager at the hair salon where he worked sexually harassed him, including by pulling his pants up in a manner that caused pain in his groin and pinching his nipple. The complainant said he experienced significant anxiety and felt he had no option but to resign. The respondents denied the allegation but agreed to participate in conciliation to try to… -
13 August 2025Conciliation register
2025-02-03
The complainant uses a wheelchair and alleged that the wheelchair accessible entrance to the respondent hotel remained locked until 11:30am while another entrance was open from 10:00am. The hotel acknowledged and apologised to the complainant for his experience. The hotel said it is generally the case that all entrances, including the wheelchair accessible entrance, are open from 10:00am… -
13 August 2025Conciliation register
2025-02-02
The complainant has arthritis and performed console based duties on a casual basis for the respondent carwash. He said that from time to time, he required the use of a chair to accommodate his disability. He alleged that his chair was removed and he was not offered work for a time to undergo unnecessary medical assessments before being allowed to return to work. On being advised of the… -
13 August 2025Conciliation register
2025-02-01
The complainant has multiple sclerosis and was employed with the respondent state government department. She said she was subject to additional medical restrictions following a relapse and alleged she was told her team would not be happy with her because they would need to do additional work to cover for her. She alleged that after returning from parental leave, her new manager told her… -
Disability Rights8 August 2025Submission
NDIS Support Rules
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (Commission) made a submission to the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) consultation on NDIS Support Rules. The Disability Discrimination Commissioner (Rosemary Kayess), National ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s Commissioner (Anne Hollonds) and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner (Katie Kiss) have also submitted a joint letter of concern… -
Technology and Human Rights7 August 2025Publication
AI and recruitment compliance checklist
The AI and recruitment compliance register sets out the key compliance considerations for organisations keen to achieve best practice in their use of AI systems for recruitment purposes. -
Commission - General6 August 2025E-bulletin (Monthly)
President's message | August 2025
Dear friends, Protecting people's rights in rural and regional Australia People living in rural, regional and remote areas of Australia face greater challenges in realising their human rights than people in the cities. So it was good to speak about this at the recent rural, regional and remote community legal centre summit in Port Macquarie. Jesuit Social Services’ Dropping off the Edge… -
Race Discrimination5 August 2025Media Release
Commission launches landmark survey about racism at universities
The biggest survey ever to examine the prevalence, nature and impact of racism at Australian universities is set to provide key insights for addressing racism on university campuses and in online environments. Launching next week, the national online survey is part of the Racism@Uni study led by the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ. The survey will ask university students and staff across… -
Commission - General4 August 2025Speech
A Human Rights Vision for Rural and Regional Australia
Hugh de Kretser discusses human rights issues facing regional, rural and remote Australian communities at the July 2025 Community Legal Centres NSW Summit. Limited access to healthcare and education, the impact of climate change and disasters and justice for First Nations communities are just some of the challenges rural communities experience in Australia. -
Disability Rights1 August 2025Webpage
Disability Discrimination Act review
This page contains relevant information about the 2025 review of Australia's Disability Discrimination Act. -
Disability Rights1 August 2025Media Release
Commission welcomes review of Disability Discrimination Act
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (AHRC) says simplifying and modernising Australia’s Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) will better protect the rights of people with disability. -
31 July 2025Webpage
Racism@Uni Survey
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ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights30 July 2025Media Release
Commissioners urge NT Govt to reconsider new child justice laws
Australia’s National ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s Commissioner and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner are backing calls from child health and legal experts for the Northern Territory Government to reconsider its proposed changes to the Territory’s Youth Justice Act. -
Legal30 July 2025Submission
Review of Australia's espionage, foreign interference, sabotage and theft of trade secrets offences
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ makes this submission to the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM) in relation to its Review of Australia’s espionage, foreign interference, sabotage and theft of trade secrets offences required by s 6(1B)(a)–(b) of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Act 2010 (Cth). -
Legal30 July 2025Submission
Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 (No. 2)
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (AHRC) makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in relation to its inquiry into the Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 (No. 2) (Cth) (the Bill). -
Disability Rights25 July 2025Submission
Review of Australia's Disability Strategy 2021-2031
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ made a submission to the Department of Social Services’ 2024 Review of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-31. Human Rights The CRPD represents a fundamental shift in how disability should be viewed and understood, applying universal human rights principles to State obligations to respect, protect and fulfil the specific rights of people with… -
Disability Rights24 July 2025Submission
Next Steps in Supported Employment
The Commission made a submission to the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) consultation on Next Steps in Supported Employment. The submission calls for a human rights-based approach to employment for people with disability and for the Australian government to take expeditious and targeted actions to transition away from segregated employment settings to inclusive, open labour market -
Disability Rights24 July 2025Media Release
Disability Discrimination Commissioner urges Qld Govt to scrap plans to build more segregated schools
Australia’s Disability Discrimination Commissioner is calling on the Queensland Government to honour a commitment made by governments across Australia to the development of a National Roadmap for Inclusive Education.
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