Australia's national human rights body — responsible for investigating complaints of discrimination and human rights breaches under federal anti-discrimination laws, and promoting awareness of human rights across Australia.
The Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 established the AHRC as an independent federal statutory body. It investigates and conciliates complaints under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975, Sex Discrimination Act 1984, Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Age Discrimination Act 2004, and Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986. If conciliation fails, complainants can take their matter to the Federal Court. The Commission also conducts national inquiries and makes recommendations to parliament.
A job applicant in Perth is rejected after disclosing her pregnancy during an interview. She files a complaint with the AHRC under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. A conciliator facilitates a settlement — the employer pays compensation and commits to non-discriminatory hiring practices.
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