From addressing complaints of discrimination, to engaging with government on policy issues, the
Commission’s task is both to apply those rights that are currently recognised in our laws, and to aspire for
greater recognition and protection of those that are not
Our vision is for an Australia where human rights are enjoyed by everyone, everywhere, every day.
Achieving our purpose
There is no simple way to solve complex human rights issues. From the challenges that face people with a
disability seeking to live independently, to ensuring that Australia’s immigration detention policies meet
our human rights obligations and treat people with dignity, the promotion of human rights must address
issues for individuals as well as the need for broader, systemic change.
Our Corporate Plan is the roadmap that guides the Commission’s work for the reporting period. The plan
contains the Commission’s performance framework, which links the performance criteria outlined in our
2020–2021 Portfolio Budget Statement to the results in this Annual Report. The Commission’s performance
measurement framework is detailed in Appendix 1.
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Australian Human Rights Commission
Annual Report 2020–2021