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Race discrimination

Learn about what we're doing to help protect people experiencing racial discrimination. Browse our reports, publications and more.

Race discrimination

Projects and reports

There's nothing casual about racism

'There's nothing casual about racism' is a national anti-racism campaign for the Australian Human Rights Commission. It directly challenges the racism that appears in everyday life.

Learn more about this campaign
There's nothing casual about racism

Submissions by the Commission

Explore submissions made by the Human Rights Commission to numerous departments and committees with the goal of promoting and protecting human rights.

Inquiry into the Financial Services Regulatory Framework in Relation to Financial Abuse (2024)

Commission submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on financial services regulation and financial abuse protections for older people.

Consultation draft of the National Plan to End the Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People (2034-2034)

Access the Commission's submission on the National Plan to End Abuse and Mistreatment of Older People, advocating for stronger safeguards and aged care

Achieving Greater Consistency in Laws for Financial Enduring Powers of Attorney (consultation paper)

Review our submission on improving consistency across state and territory laws governing financial enduring powers of attorney for older people.

Australia Post Services Modernisation

Read the Commission's submission on how Australia Post modernisation affects older people's access to essential banking and postal services.

Inquiry into Grandparents who take primary responsibility for raising their grandchildren

Read the Commission's submission on grandparents taking primary responsibility for raising grandchildren, addressing older people's rights and family care.

Inquiry into Technical and Further Education in Australia

Read the Commission's submission on technical and further education access, equity, and quality in Australia's VET sector and older people's learning

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To access the full collection of projects and reports, covering a range of topics, visit our publications search tool.

Past community engagements

We actively seek submissions for our inquiries, projects and conversations from a broad cross section of the community, as well as those with a special interest in particular issues.

Basketball Australia—Racial Equality Review

We've asked for your help to move towards racial equality in Australia.

National Anti-Racism Framework

A national roadmap to eliminate racism in Australia through systemic reform, inclusion, and community-led action.

Basketball Australia—Racial Equality Review

Our people

Giridharan Sivaraman

Race Discrimination Commissioner

Mr Giridharan Sivaraman | Race Discrimination Commissioner
Giridharan Sivaraman, Race Discrimination Commissioner, advocates for racial equity and inclusion, and leads anti-racism efforts nationwide.
Learn more about Giridharan Sivaraman

Latest updates

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