2022-23: 2562 discrimination complaints to AHRC, 70% unresolved through conciliation.
2022-23 saw 2562 discrimination complaints to the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), but only 30% were resolved through conciliation. Critics argue the AHRC is "toothless" due to outdated thinking and a requirement for claimants to take their cases to the commission first before court. The Commission focuses on resolving cases through conciliation, with outcomes ranging from apologies to policy changes.
August 03, 2024
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