Phones unanswered until 2pm, Thurs Aug 20

20 August 2026

The Commission's reception will be closed on Thursday 20 August, from 9am to 2pm.

If you need to contact us during this time, you can

  • leave a voicemail message on  (02) 6205 222
  • or email us at human.rights@act.gov.au

Reception will re-open from 2pm on Thursday 20 August.

Response to the Board of Inquiry’s final report into the ACT Criminal Justice System

We acknowledge the Board of Inquiry’s important work in facilitating public discourse about the criminal justice system.
Translating rights into child and youth-friendly language

Jodie and her team are currently visiting schools across the ACT to talk to students about human rights.
Commission welcomes pathway for human rights complaints

The Commission welcomes the introduction of legislation that provides for a new accessible complaints pathway about alleged breaches of human rights by public authorities in the ACT.
Specialised legal support for sexual assault victim-survivors welcomed

Victim Support Act and Women’s Legal Centre ACT have been selected to jointly run one of  three pilots across Australia, to provide a specialised and trauma-informed legal service for sexual assault victim-survivors.
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