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Rights of individuals

Understand how human rights recognise the inherent dignity and equality of every person, regardless of background, belief, identity, or circumstance.

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What are human rights?

Learn how human rights are an inextricable part of our lives. In fact, they are so much a part of every day living that we often take for granted the protection they offer us.

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.

Learn about age discrimination, the Age Discrimination Act and what you can do about discrimination. 
Complaints under the Disability Discrimination Act
Complaints under the Racial Discrimination Act
Complaints under the Sex Discrimination Act
The Commission is an independent body that inquires into and helps resolve complaints about discrimination and breaches of human rights.
Learn about the complaint process for complaints about discrimination in employment

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