Number of race discrimination claims by Asian people
Dear Australian Human Rights Commission,
Please send me the number of race discrimination claims by Asian people
Yours faithfully,
JayShah2000
Dear Jay Shah,
I refer to your email below. The Australian Human Rights Commission has
begun processing your requests under the Freedom of Information Act 1982
(Cth) (FOI Act).
You have requested access to:
The number of race discrimination claims by Asian people
Under the FOI Act, the Commission has until Monday, 13 October 2025 to
make a decision in relation to your request.
If your request covers documents which are business documents or documents
affecting another person’s privacy, and the Commission is required under
the FOI Act to consult with a third party before making a decision on the
release of those documents, the processing period will be extended a
further 30 days. An FOI officer from the Commission will advise you if
third party consultation is required.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions relating to
your request for documents.
Best regards,
Grace Tynan she/her
Paralegal - FOI
Australian Human Rights Commission
GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001
T +61 2 9284 9792
E [1][email address] W [2]humanrights.gov.au
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia,
and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We
pay our respects to their Elders - past, present and future.
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Dear JayShah2000
Could you please provide a timeframe for the scope of your request.
Kind regards,
Lara Renton she/her
Acting Deputy General Counsel
Australian Human Rights Commission
GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001
T +61 2 9284 9865
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The Commission supports flexible working arrangements, and I am sending
this message at a time that is convenient to me and my work schedule. It
is not my expectation that you read, respond, or follow up on this email
outside your hours of work.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Gadigal
peoples of the Eora Nation, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and
present.
From: Freedom of Information
Sent: Friday, 12 September 2025 4:52 PM
To: 'JayShah2000' <[FOI #13639 email]>
Subject: FOI acknowledgement email [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Dear Jay Shah,
I refer to your email below. The Australian Human Rights Commission has
begun processing your requests under the Freedom of Information Act 1982
(Cth) (FOI Act).
You have requested access to:
The number of race discrimination claims by Asian people
Under the FOI Act, the Commission has until Monday, 13 October 2025 to
make a decision in relation to your request.
If your request covers documents which are business documents or documents
affecting another person’s privacy, and the Commission is required under
the FOI Act to consult with a third party before making a decision on the
release of those documents, the processing period will be extended a
further 30 days. An FOI officer from the Commission will advise you if
third party consultation is required.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions relating to
your request for documents.
Best regards,
Grace Tynan she/her
Paralegal - FOI
Australian Human Rights Commission
GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001
T +61 2 9284 9792
E [4][email address] W [5]humanrights.gov.au
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia,
and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We
pay our respects to their Elders - past, present and future.
[6]Email signature graphic. Australian Human Rights Commission Logo.
Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday.
The Commission supports flexible working arrangements, and I am sending
this message at a time that is convenient to me and my work schedule. It
is not my expectation that you read, respond, or follow up on this email
outside your hours of work.
References
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2. http://www.humanrights.gov.au/
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5. https://humanrights.gov.au/
6. http://www.humanrights.gov.au/
Dear JayShah2000
I refer to my below email. Could you please provide the timeframe for the
claims you wish to receive numbers for, so that the Commission can search
its relevant record keeping systems.
Regards,
Lara Renton she/her
Acting Deputy General Counsel
Australian Human Rights Commission
GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001
T +61 2 9284 9865
E [1][email address] W [2]www.humanrights.gov.au
[3]2025 Australian Human Rights Awards Tickets on sale now Friday 12
December Sydney #aushumanrightsawards
The Commission supports flexible working arrangements, and I am sending
this message at a time that is convenient to me and my work schedule. It
is not my expectation that you read, respond, or follow up on this email
outside your hours of work.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Gadigal
peoples of the Eora Nation, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and
present.
From: Lara Renton
Sent: Friday, 12 September 2025 5:21 PM
To: 'JayShah2000' <[FOI #13639 email]>
Subject: RE: FOI acknowledgement email [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Dear JayShah2000
Could you please provide a timeframe for the scope of your request.
Kind regards,
Lara Renton she/her
Acting Deputy General Counsel
Australian Human Rights Commission
GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001
T +61 2 9284 9865
E [4][email address] W [5]www.humanrights.gov.au
[6]2025 Australian Human Rights Awards Tickets on sale now Friday 12
December Sydney #aushumanrightsawards
The Commission supports flexible working arrangements, and I am sending
this message at a time that is convenient to me and my work schedule. It
is not my expectation that you read, respond, or follow up on this email
outside your hours of work.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Gadigal
peoples of the Eora Nation, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and
present.
From: Freedom of Information
Sent: Friday, 12 September 2025 4:52 PM
To: 'JayShah2000' <[7][FOI #13639 email]>
Subject: FOI acknowledgement email [SEC=OFFICIAL]
Dear Jay Shah,
I refer to your email below. The Australian Human Rights Commission has
begun processing your requests under the Freedom of Information Act 1982
(Cth) (FOI Act).
You have requested access to:
The number of race discrimination claims by Asian people
Under the FOI Act, the Commission has until Monday, 13 October 2025 to
make a decision in relation to your request.
If your request covers documents which are business documents or documents
affecting another person’s privacy, and the Commission is required under
the FOI Act to consult with a third party before making a decision on the
release of those documents, the processing period will be extended a
further 30 days. An FOI officer from the Commission will advise you if
third party consultation is required.
Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions relating to
your request for documents.
Best regards,
Grace Tynan she/her
Paralegal - FOI
Australian Human Rights Commission
GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001
T +61 2 9284 9792
E [8][email address] W [9]humanrights.gov.au
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia,
and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We
pay our respects to their Elders - past, present and future.
[10]Email signature graphic. Australian Human Rights Commission Logo.
Everyone, Everywhere, Everyday.
The Commission supports flexible working arrangements, and I am sending
this message at a time that is convenient to me and my work schedule. It
is not my expectation that you read, respond, or follow up on this email
outside your hours of work.
References
Visible links
1. mailto:[email address]
2. http://www.humanrights.gov.au/
3. https://events.humanitix.com/australian-...
4. mailto:[email address]
5. http://www.humanrights.gov.au/
6. https://events.humanitix.com/australian-...
7. mailto:[FOI #13639 email]
8. mailto:[email address]
9. https://humanrights.gov.au/
10. http://www.humanrights.gov.au/
Dear JayShah2000
Please find attached a decision letter, and copy of the relevant document.
Regards,
Lara Renton she/her
Acting General Counsel
Australian Human Rights Commission
GPO Box 5218, Sydney NSW 2001
E [1][email address] W [2]www.humanrights.gov.au
The Commission supports flexible working arrangements, and I am sending
this message at a time that is convenient to me and my work schedule. It
is not my expectation that you read, respond, or follow up on this email
outside your hours of work.
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Gadigal
peoples of the Eora Nation, and pay our respects to their Elders, past and
present.