Under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), organisations and businesses now have a positive duty to eliminate, as far as possible, the following unlawful behaviour from occurring: ...

The Australian Government is undertaking a review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth).

The way we respond to climate change also affects human rights. For example: Switching to clean energy creates jobs and improves health, but workers in coal and gas need support to transition.

This report looks at how ageism affects older Australians when they access healthcare. Many patients told us they feel dismissed, spoken over, or treated as 'just a number'. These attitudes can lead ...

Older Australians are feeling dismissed, excluded and stereotyped in healthcare settings, putting their access to life-saving care at risk, according to a new report by the Australian Human Rights ...

One of the Commission's main roles is to try to resolve complaints made under federal human rights and discrimination law through a process called 'conciliation' This video/DVD provides useful ...

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This broad definition is meant to ensure that every person with a disability is protected. The Act also protects people who have a personal connection with a person with a disability like relatives, ...

All of us can help ensure that everyone, regardless of sex or gender, has the opportunities and choices to lead full and healthy lives. Organisations and businesses have a positive duty to eliminate, ...

Learn about finding and applying for jobs online or in-person, through networks, connections, Disability Employment Service providers, or volunteering. Learn about writing a resumé and cover letter, ...

Learn more about the Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity) Bill 2023. About the Climate Change Amendment Bill You may want to deal with the situation yourself by ...

Every person is born with inherent dignity and value and the right to live free from discrimination and harm. Human rights help us recognise and respect this in ourselves and in each other. All people ...