Protection for human rights and a complaints mechanism for infringements
Human Rights Bill 2026
Independent Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
Introduced by: Andrew Wilkie (IND)
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Human rights are legally protected.
People alleging their rights or freedoms were infringed can lodge complaints to seek redress.
The Australian Human Rights Commission gets additional powers and functions.
The Federal Court and Federal Circuit Court can hear matters arising under the Act.
People acting under the Act have no civil or criminal liability.