For an introduction to these issues, see our page on discrimination
We congratulate the Albanese Labor government on its re-election. We look forward to continuing to work with the government, to improve health and wellbeing outcomes for people with innate variations of sex characteristics, to build on key actions from the 47th Parliament, and to deepen engagement across portfolios.
Today is World Day of Social Justice and we are celebrating by highlighting the important work done by our friends and allies in the social justice space. We acknowledge the work of these fine organisations and are proud to take a moment to shine a light on the awesome work they do!
As we commemorate Human Rights Day on December 10, 2024, let us embrace the truth that intersex rights are human rights.
We’re seeking support for a new diversity equity and inclusion project to address the unique needs of people with innate variations of sex characteristics in workplaces.
In this article in the American Journal of Bioethics, Dr Carpenter asks if it is ever acceptable to reclassify someone out of their sex determined and classified at birth without their consent. He proposes that women athletes should always be able to compete, without preconditions, in their birth-observed, birth-assigned sex.
As the Paris Olympics unfolds, the athletics competition has commenced. However, there are at least two athletes who won’t be participating because their natural bodies do not meet World Athletics’ standards.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher for her exceptional tenure as President of the Australian Human Rights Commission.
On invitation, we have made a submission to the Legislative Assembly Committee on Community Services of the NSW Parliament on the proposed Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Bill 2023.
IHRA has made a submission in response to a public consultation by Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department on proposed superannuation regulations.
IHRA was invited to respond to a public consultation on reform of the Anti-Discrimination Act in Queensland.
We have today made a submission to Treasury on use of genetic test results in insurance underwriting.
Our statement on this day in 2023.