<P> The Australian Human Rights Commission is a national human rights institution , established in 1986 as the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission and renamed in 2008 . It is a statutory body funded by , but operating independently of , the Australian Government . It has the responsibility for investigating alleged infringements under Australia 's anti-discrimination legislation in relation to Commonwealth Agencies . Matters that can be investigated by the Commission under the Australian Human Rights Commission Regulations 1989 include `` discrimination on the grounds of race or nationality , colour or ethnic origin , racial vilification , age , sex or gender , sexual harassment , marital or relationship status , sexual orientation , gender identity , intersex status , care status , actual or potential pregnancy , breastfeeding , trade union activity , criminal record , medical record , impairment or physical disability '' . </P>
<P> The Australian Human Rights Commission is a national human rights institution , established in 1986 as the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission and renamed in 2008 . It is a statutory body funded by , but operating independently of , the Australian Government . It has the responsibility for investigating alleged infringements under Australia 's anti-discrimination legislation in relation to Commonwealth Agencies . Matters that can be investigated by the Commission under the Australian Human Rights Commission Regulations 1989 include `` discrimination on the grounds of race or nationality , colour or ethnic origin , racial vilification , age , sex or gender , sexual harassment , marital or relationship status , sexual orientation , gender identity , intersex status , care status , actual or potential pregnancy , breastfeeding , trade union activity , criminal record , medical record , impairment or physical disability '' . </P>
what is the role of australian human rights commission
what is the role of australian human rights commission
investigating alleged infringements under Australia 's anti-discrimination legislation in relation to Commonwealth Agencies
investigating alleged infringements under Australia 's anti-discrimination legislation in relation to Commonwealth Agencies