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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Prohibit use of spit hoods in the ACT: Statement by the Commission
30 August 2022 “We are seriously concerned by evidence presented in Legislative Assembly Estimates hearings concerning the use of spit hoods as a restraint measure on a young person arrested by ACT Policing... Read More
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Commissioner hopeful on ACT govt response to damning report
Victims of Crime Commissioner Heidi Yates has cautiously welcomed the ACT Government’s response to a highly critical 2021 report detailing the experiences of sexual assault victim-survivors, in the ACT.. Read More
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