There are Federal laws to protect people from discrimination and from breaches of their human rights. The Australian Human Rights Commission have responsibilities under these laws to investigate and conciliate complaints of discrimination and human rights breaches.
The following links provide information about the laws that protect people from discrimination in employment, education, the provision of goods, services and facilities, accommodation, sport and the administration of Commonwealth laws and services.
The Age Discrimination Act 2004 protects people from age discrimination in employment, the provision of goods and services, education and the administration of Commonwealth laws and programs. Review the Australian Human Rights Commission's work in the area of Age Discrimination.
The Racial Discrimination Act 1975 promotes equality before the law for all people regardless of race, colour or national or ethnic origin. It is unlawful to discrimination against people on the basis of race, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin. Review the Australian Human Rights Commission's work in the area of Race Discrimination.
The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 protects people from unfair treatment on the basis of their sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or relationship status, pregnancy and breastfeeding. It also protects workers with family responsibilities and makes sexual harassment against the law. Review the Australian Human Rights Commission's work in the area of Sex Discrimination.
The Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 articulates the Australian Human Rights Commission role and responsibilities. It gives effect to Australia’s obligations under the following:
The Australian Human Rights Commission protects and promotes human rights in Australia and internationally. The Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory organisation, established by an act of Federal Parliament. Read more about the work of the Australian Human Rights Commission.
