Annual performance statement for non-financial outcomes Introductory statement I, as the accountable authority of the Australian Rights Commission, present the annual performance statements of the Australian Human Rights Commission, as required under paragraph 39(1)(a) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). In my opinion, these annual performance statements are based on properly maintained records, accurately reflect the performance of the entity, and comply with subsection 39(2) of the PGPA Act. Professor Gillian Triggs President and Accountable Authority 26 September 2016 Purpose As Australia’s national human rights institution, our purpose is to provide independent and impartial services to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, and address discrimination. Results Introduction The Commission undertakes a wide range of activities in pursuance of our statutory obligations and mandate. We must: 1) Inquire into and attempt to conciliate complaints of unlawful discrimination, and breaches of rights, 2) Produce reports in relation to: a) the enjoyment and exercise of rights by children in Australia b) the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders c) the operation of the Native Act 1993 and its effect on the exercise and enjoyment of human rights of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders, and 3) Process applications for exemptions under the age, disability and sex discrimination Acts. The Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (AHRC Act) requires us to exercise our functions in a manner that achieves the possible benefit to the people of Australia’ ‘greatest
Annual performance statement for non-financial outcomes Introductory statement I, as the accountable authority of the Australian Rights Commission, present the annual performance statements of the Australian Human Rights Commission, as required under paragraph 39(1)(a) of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). In my opinion, these annual performance statements are based on properly maintained records, accurately reflect the performance of the entity, and comply with subsection 39(2) of the PGPA Act. Professor Gillian Triggs President and Accountable Authority 26 September 2016 Purpose As Australia’s national human rights institution, our purpose is to provide independent and impartial services to promote and protect human rights and fundamental freedoms, and address discrimination. Results Introduction The Commission undertakes a wide range of activities in pursuance of our statutory obligations and mandate. We must: 1) Inquire into and attempt to conciliate complaints of unlawful discrimination, and breaches of rights, 2) Produce reports in relation to: a) the enjoyment and exercise of rights by children in Australia b) the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders c) the operation of the Native Act 1993 and its effect on the exercise and enjoyment of human rights of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders, and 3) Process applications for exemptions under the age, disability and sex discrimination Acts. The Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (AHRC Act) requires us to exercise our functions in a manner that achieves the ‘greatest possible benefit to the people of Australia’