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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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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Protection of rights review: have your say
A public consultation about changes made to the structure of the ACT Human Rights Commission in 2016 is now underway. The Commission expanded in 2016 to include Victim Support ACT and the Victims of Crime.. Read More
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Lack of leadership on #RaiseTheAge disappointing, but nothing stopping ACT from acting: youth & community services
28 July 2020 Media release: The ACT’s youth, health, legal and community sector have condemned the failure of leadership shown by Attorneys-General across the country, who yesterday chose to leave 10-13.. Read More
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