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2016 Human Rights Awards winners announced here 2016 Human Rights Awards Finalists Human Rights Medal - sponsored by LexisNexis The Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in Australia. The medal has a rich history of prestigious winners. Pat Anderson AO * WINNER Ms Anderson is an Alyawarre woman, whose mother…

Access to premises | Education | Public transport | Digital goods and services | Insurance Standards & Guidelines The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) is supplemented by a series of Disability Standards and Guidelines. These provide more detail on rights and responsibilities about equal access and opportunity for people with a disability. Standards are legally binding regulations…

If you have experienced sexual assault and feel you would like to report to the police, view the available services to keep you safe.

Discover the role of Robynne Quiggin, Deputy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner.

Discover practical tips for businesses on improving access to goods, services, facilities, premises and information for consumers with disability.

Mr Alastair McEwin Former Disability Discrimination Commissioner (2016 - 2019) Alastair McEwin was Australia’s Disability Discrimination Commissioner from 29 July 2016 - 4 April 2019. He brought to the position extensive personal and professional experience of disability. Alastair’s educational background is in arts, law and business administration. He was the Executive Director of Community…

Mr Edward Santow Former Human Rights Commissioner: 2016-2021 Edward Santow was Human Rights Commissioner at the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ from August 2016 to 28 July 2021. Ed leads the Commission’s work on technology and human rights; refugees and migration; human rights issues affecting LGBTI people; counter-terrorism and national security; freedom of expression; and implementing…

Learn how to create an inclusive learning environment for children and how to respond to discrimination. This is a toolkit for early childhood educators on cultural diversity and responding to prejudice.

If you feel unsafe now, phone 000 . You can contact police regarding any sexual harassment, sexual assault or bullying that involves criminal conduct. If you are participating in the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces and at any stage become distressed or require additional support from someone not involved in the Review, please call the Commonwealth Parliamentary …