The Australian Human Rights Commission today launched a 12-month program to mark the organisation’s 40 th anniversary as Australia’s national human rights institution. The Commission was established ...

The National Children’s Commissioner and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Commissioner have urged the Northern Territory Government to reverse its plan next week to introduce a new law ...

The Australian Human Rights Commission has supported a private member's bill that would recognise the human right to adequate housing and support improved housing outcomes for all Australians. The ...

A major United Nations review of Australia’s human rights record has highlighted serious and persistent gaps in legal protection and outcomes, with countries from around the world urging stronger ...

The documentary Unbreakable: the Jelena Dokic Story portrays the abuse she suffered as a child at the hands of her father under the glare of media, the governing sports body, fellow players and ...

Communities, advocates and organisations worldwide are pushing for a new UN Convention on the Rights of Older Persons. The global rally coincides with the first meeting of the Intergovernmental ...

What is the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child? The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child is a United Nations (UN) body which monitors the implementation of the ...

In the past weeks, we have seen tens of thousands of Australians united in a single message: no more violence against women. From the time emergency National Cabinet was called to the time they met; ...

The Department of Education has funded the Commission to conduct a study of 14-18-year-old's experiences of, and attitudes towards, consent, respectful relationships and sex education. The study also ...

The International Student Principles (‘The Principles’) were developed to address the human rights concerns of international students living in Australia. The development of the Principles began in ...

The Child Rights Impact Assessment tool aims to help governments and services assess how new laws and policies may affect children's rights and wellbeing. The tool can be used in all circumstances ...

A national initiative to transform age-related attitudes in health care through interactive workshops promoting inclusive, person-centred care.