Image design copyright Bree Buttenshaw for Saltwater People (2024). Developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission with dedicated funding from the Australian Government, the National Anti-Racism ...

Brotherboys, sistergirls and other LGBT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples experience a number of significant and intersecting points of discrimination and marginalisation in Australia. The ...

before the new employee starts on their first day during their first week during their first month and beyond. For employees with disability, accessible and inclusive induction programs across an ...

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and ...

What is the Age Discrimination Act? The Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth) (ADA) makes it against the law to treat you unfairly because of your age or age group in different areas of public life. Like ...

Age discrimination is when a person is treated less favourably than another person in the same or similar circumstances because of their age or age group. For example, it could be ‘direct age ...

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and ...

Violence, harassment and bullying are human rights issues that profoundly affect the lives of many people in Australia. We all have a right to feel safe and respected. We all have a right to live our ...

It also held that the marriage power in s 51(xxi) of the Constitution is broad enough to encompass same sex marriage. The case indicates that it is open to the Commonwealth to legislate for same sex ...

The Age Discrimination Commissioner advocates for human rights in laws, raises awareness, and advises the government, focusing on older workers, ageism, and diverse communities. Interim Report on ...

All people have the same human rights regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or because they are intersex. However, homophobia and transphobia can be hard to escape and LGBTQIA+ ...