HREOC promotes and protects human rights in a number of ways. For example, HREOC 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 HREOC's policy work in the areas of civil and political rights, refugee rights and children's rights.
