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 and easy English versions
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. As outlined in the charter, if you are unhappy with.. 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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COVID-19 and Human Rights
Responding to COVID-19 and its effects may engage and limit many of the rights in the ACT’s Human Rights Act 2004 to varying degrees. Although many of these impacts may not yet be visible, other key.. Read More
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New powers to deal with elder abuse & abuse or neglect of adults with a disability
You can now complain to the Commission if you believe an older person (over 60) or an adult with a disability is subject to, or at risk of neglect, abuse or exploitation. We can also take anonymous and.. Read More
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