Australian Human Rights Commission
Service Description
An independent statutory organisation, reporting to the federal Parliament through the Attorney General. The function is to investigate and conciliate complaints about: ⢠discrimination because of a personâs race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, intersex status, pregnancy, marital or relationship status, age or disability as well as sexual harassment in specific areas of public life, such as, employment, education and the provision of goods and services; ⢠racial hatred that takes place in public; ⢠discrimination in employment because of a personâs criminal record, trade union activity, religion, political opinion or social origin; or ⢠breaches of human rights by the Commonwealth of Australia Provides education and public awareness of human rights, policy and legislative development.
02 9284 9600, (Reception) 1300 369 711, 1300 656 419 (Info Line)
infoservice@humanrights.gov.au
Phone based service
Hours of Operation
Reception: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm. Info Line: Mon-Fri 10am-1.30pm AEST/AEDT
Accessibility
Referral System
Self referral
Service Fees
No
Languages (other than English)
Interpreter Services Available
Disability Access
Yes. Lift, Toilet
Organisational Information
Area Served
National
Parent Organisation
Australian Government
Postal Address
GPO Box 5218
Sydney
NSW
2001
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
No
Last Updated: 24 September 2024