Promoting & respecting rights for all
The ACT Human Rights Commission promotes the human rights and welfare of all people living in the ACT.
- Handles complaints in relation to health, disability and community services, abuse of vulnerable people, and complaints under discrimination law.
- Increases awareness of the rights and responsibilities of service users and service providers, and encourage service improvement.
- Provides advice to government and others regarding their human rights obligations.
- Advocates for children, young people and adults experiencing vulnerability.
- Advocates for and supports victims of crime.
Projects
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Client services charter and easy English versions
Our client services charter is about how we must treat our clients. It also explains to our clients what they can do to help us treat them well. As outlined in the charter, if you are unhappy with the.. Read More
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Our social inclusion plan
The Commission’s current social inclusion plan (2019-22) broadens our commitment to creating an inclusive community that respects and realises everyone’s rights. Previous disability action plans.. Read More
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News
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Making a complaint about racism in the ACT — media statement
15 October 2021: The ACT Discrimination Commissioner, Karen Toohey, acknowledges the correspondence from Ms Guilia Jones MLA outlining her concerns about ways to make a complaint about racism in the ACT... Read More
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Get help if unsafe: message to family violence victims
People affected by domestic and family violence can seek help or leave home if they’re unsafe, even during the current lockdown, according to the ACT Victims of Crime Commissioner, Heidi Yates. “If.. Read More
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