We also provide specialist, independent legal analysis of human rights and discrimination issues to a wide range of groups, including governments, parliaments and the courts.
The Commission has a responsibility to review existing and proposed legislation, prepare submissions and inquire into complaints of alleged breaches of human rights.
We also appear in court to make submissions on matters that deal with human rights or discrimination issues.
This work is undertaken by the Legal Section within the Commission.
What's new
- Inquiry into Crimes Amendment (Fairness for Minors) Bill 2011 (1 February 2012)
- Guidelines to understanding ‘Special measures’ in the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)
- Inquiry into the Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill 2010
(25 November 2011) - Submission on Consolidation of Commonwealth Discrimination law - domestic and family violence
(23 January 2012)
