Welcome to the
ACT Human Rights Commission
The ACT Human Rights Commission promotes the human rights and welfare of all people living in the ACT. Respect and protection of human rights underpins all our work.
The role of the Commission is to:
- Handle complaints in relation to health, disability and community services, and complaints under discrimination law.
- Increase awareness of the rights and responsibilities of service users and service providers, and encourage service improvement.
- Provide advice to government and others regarding their human rights obligations.
- Provide advocacy for children, young people and adults experiencing vulnerability.
- Advocate and provide support for victims of crime.
Projects
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New client services charter
Our new 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. In late 2019, we put the draft charter on the government’s.. Read More
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New 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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Commission closed over Christmas-New Year period
The Commission is closed from 3pm 24 December until 9am, Thursday 2 January. For assistance during this time, contact: Lifeline (24 hours), Ph 13 11 14 1800 Respect, sexual assault, domestic violence &.. Read More
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Children in detention an indictment of Australia: forum
Australian attorneys-general were urged to act to stop children as young as 10 from being incarcerated in juvenile detention. A forum on raising the age of criminal responsibility heard that Australia.. Read More
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