Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
Under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth), the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Social Justice Commissioner may report to the Minister on the exercise and enjoyment of human rights of
Indigenous peoples and undertakes social justice education and promotional activities.
This Commissioner may report under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) on the operation of the Act and its
effect on the exercise and enjoyment of human rights of Indigenous peoples. In addition, the Commissioner
reports, when requested by the Minister, on any other matter relating to the rights of Indigenous peoples
under this Act.
Sex Discrimination Commissioner
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner has functions under the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) in relation to federal
awards and equal pay.
National Children’s Commissioner
Under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth), the National Children’s Commissioner may
report to the Minister on the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by children in Australia.
Annual Report 2020–2021
Australian Human Rights Commission
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