The Commission was established in 1986 by an act of the federal Parliament. We are an independent statutory organisation and report to the federal Parliament through the Attorney-General.

Our Vision:

Human rights: everyone, everywhere, everyday

Our Mission:

Leading the promotion and protection of human rights in Australia by:

*  making human rights values part of everyday life and language;
*  empowering all people to understand and exercise their human rights;
*  working with individuals, community, business and government to inspire action;
*  keeping government accountable to national and international human rights standards;

We do this by:

*  listening, learning, communicating and educating;
*  being open, expert, committed and impartial;
*  fostering a collaborative, diverse, flexible, respectful and innovative workplace.

Our statutory responsibilities include:

*  education and public awareness
*  discrimination and human rights complaints
*  human rights compliance
*  policy and legislative development.

Government

Australian Human Rights Commission

Leanne Smith

Tracey Corbin-Matchett Oam

Henry Eills

Catherine Johnson

Merle Mendonca Fcphr

Diana Baker

Tanya Murphy

Tracey Young

Michael Artiles

Policy and Advocacy Team

Communication and Outreach

Project Management and Coordination

Support Services

Compliance and Regulatory Services

Teams at Australian Human Rights Commission

Policy and Advocacy Team

Communication and Outreach

Project Management and Coordination

Support Services

Compliance and Regulatory Services