Know your rights
Discover your human rights and learn how they protect your dignity, freedom, and justice in your life and community.
What are human rights
Human rights recognise the inherent value of each person, regardless of background, where we live, what we look like, what we think or what we believe.
They are based on principles of dignity, equality and mutual respect, which are shared across cultures, religions and philosophies. They are about being treated fairly, treating others fairly and having the ability to make genuine choices in our daily lives.
Respect for human rights is the cornerstone of strong communities in which everyone can make a contribution and feel included.
Rights by topic
Tools and guidance for individuals
Tools and guidance for employers
Complaint areas
You can make a complaint no matter where you live in Australia. Each type of complaint has its own process. Learn about the process for your complaint.