The Human Rights and Discrimination Commission investigates and resolves complaints about unlawful discrimination and harassment that occurs in an area of public life.

People can make a complaint if they feel they have been treated unfavourably because of their:
* sex
* sexuality
* transsexuality
* relationship status
* status as a parent or carer
* pregnancy
* breastfeeding
* race
* religious or political conviction
* disability
* guide dog or other assistance animal
* membership (or non-membership) of an association of employers or employees
* age
* profession, trade, occupation or calling
* spent criminal conviction
* association with a person who has an attribute listed above

A complaint can be made if the unfair treatment occurred in the context of:
* employment (including recruitment and job agencies)
* provision of goods, services or facilities
* education
* access to public buildings
* accommodation
* clubs