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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

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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.

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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.

Submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services
The Australian Human Rights Commission has made a submission to the Attorney-General's Department which is looking at a national plan to end the abuse and mistreatment of older people.
The Australian Human Rights Commission provided this submission to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (the Department) regardin
Learn about the submission on grandparents who take primary responsibility for raising their grandchildren.
Discover the submission on technical and further education in Australia.

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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.

We've asked for your help to move towards racial equality in Australia.
A national roadmap to eliminate racism in Australia through systemic reform, inclusion, and community-led action.

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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.

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