AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION STATEMENT OF EXPECTATIONS – 2024 Overview

The Government recognises and respects the independence of the President of the Commission and their responsibility to enforce compliance with the positive duty. [...] The Government’s policy priorities and objectives In addition to the core functions noted above, the Government expects the Commission to observe and contribute to the following Government priorities and objectives. [...] I also expect the Commission to be mindful of the need to ease the burden on individuals in discharging this regulatory role by proactively initiating action to address relevant unlawful conduct, rather than relying on individuals to bring complaints (though this will remain an important function of the Commission in providing individual redress for complainants and to inform when the Commission c. [...] Consequently, I expect the Commission to: • seek opportunities to engage and consult genuinely with stakeholders • be receptive to feedback and diverse stakeholder views • seek to increase transparency in inquiry and decision-making processes • provide up-to-date, clear and accessible guidelines and resources in multiple languages to assist employers and persons conducting a business or undertakin. [...] Relationship with Minister and portfolio The Commission plays an essential role in ensuring that the Government and I, as the Minister responsible for human rights and anti-discrimination laws, are well placed to respond promptly to human rights and anti-discrimination matters.