Annual Report 2013-14
Read the 2013-14 annual report on the Commission's efforts to resolve complaints, drive law reform and strengthen human rights understanding across Australia.
Summary
The role of the Australian Human Rights Commission is to see that human rights and fundamental freedoms are understood and respected in law, policy and practice. The Commission is independent from government, with a legislative mandate, and recognised internationally as an ‘A status’ national human rights institution. We strive to resolve complaints, encourage positive law reform and build a shared awareness and recognition of freedoms and rights throughout Australia.
4 March 2015
Senator the Hon George Brandis QC Attorney-General Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600
Dear Attorney,
I have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of the Australian Human Rights Commission for the period ending 30 June 2014. The report has been prepared pursuant to section 45 of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 and in accordance with the requirements of section 70 of the Public Service Act 1999.
Yours sincerely,
Professor Gillian Triggs
President, Australian Human Rights Commission
cc: Joshua Faulks, Human Rights Adviser, AGO David Fredericks, Deputy Secretary, Civil Justice & Legal Services Group, AGD John Reid, First Assistant Secretary, International Law and Human Rights Division, AGD Sue Robertson, Assistant Secretary, Human Rights Policy Branch, AGD