Strategic Plan
2022–25
Our strategic goals
Vision
Purpose
An Australian society in which human rights are
respected, promoted and protected.
As Australia’s national human rights
institution we work to promote and protect
the human rights of everyone in Australia:
Where every person is free and equal in dignity and
rights.
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A Human Rights Commission that is connected to
Australian communities and is a valued national
institution having a positive impact on the major
human rights priorities facing Australia.
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through advising all arms of government
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contributing to stronger law, policy and
practice; delivering an accessible and
effective investigation and conciliation
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engaging inclusively with civil society,
communities and the private sector
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raising human rights awareness and
providing human rights education; and
working with partners to build a stronger
culture of respect for human rights.
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GPO Box 5218
SYDNEY NSW 2001
Strengthen Australia’s human rights framework,
embedding human rights issues at the national level.
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TTY: 1800 620 241
Fax: (02) 9284 9611
Website: www.humanrights.gov.au
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Ensure that the Commission is sustainable into the future and
able to strategically implement its statutory mandate.
Maintain our international standing as a strong National
Human Rights Institution representing human in Australia and
contributing to human rights advancement globally.
Telephone: (02) 9284 9600
National Information Service: 1300 656 419
General enquiries and publications: 1300 369 711
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Walk with Australia’s First Nations communities and support
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ priorities
through our work.
Ensure better understanding of, and respect for, human rights
so people and communities take action to defend human rights
in their own contexts.
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Collaboration
Australian Human Rights Commission
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Improve enjoyment of human rights by all, supporting access to
justice and remedies for people and communities whose rights
are breached.
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