The Commission promotes and protects human rights in a number of ways. For example, the Commission reviews and monitors legislation, conducts public inquiries, investigates and conciliates complaints, provides policy advice and delivers human rights education to promote greater understanding of human rights issues in Australia.
The Human Rights Commissioner, Graeme Innes AM, and the Human Rights Unit take the lead on the Commission's policy work in the areas of civil and political rights, refugee rights and children's rights.
What's new
- Words that Wound: Freedom of speech and race hate speech in Australia (18 November 2008)
- Henry Parkes Primary Schools Citizenship Convention (10 November 2008)
- Complementary protection: meeting Australia’s obligations to people fleeing danger (4 November 2008)
