The Australian Government is proposing laws that will require technology companies to restrict individuals under the age of 16 years from accessing their social media platforms.

In the Supporting Quality Engagement with Children 2023 Final Report, children and young people said they want to see action based on what they told us about their lived experience.

The Australian Human Rights Commission has conducted an audit of Australian Universities, to coincide with the one year anniversary of the landmark Change the course report into sexual assault and ...

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is an independent third party which investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches. Human rights recognise the inherent value of ...

Overview of Major Research Findings of the Past Ten Years constitute higher psychological risk than others, namely those with extended trauma experience, unaccompanied or separated children and ...

What is the Age Discrimination Act? The Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth) (the ADA) makes it against the law to treat you unfairly because of your age. The ADA protects young people, older people and ...

Background In 2023-24, the National Children’s Commissioner conducted a project that investigated opportunities for reform of youth justice and related systems across Australia based on evidence and ...

Australia is enriched by its multicultural population yet many individuals experience unfair treatment and racism because of how they look or where they come from. Racial discrimination occurs when a ...

The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone: (a) To take part in cultural life; (b) To enjoy the benefits of scientific progress and its applications; (c) To benefit ...

Race and racism have been central to the organisation of Australian society since European colonisation began in 1788. As the First Peoples of Australia, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples ...

Why have an internal complaint process? Addressing employee complaints about discrimination and harassment quickly and fairly is good for business because it can: identify ways to improve workplace ...