The Australian Human Rights Commission investigates and conciliates complaints about discrimination and breaches of human rights. In this area, if you are successful the Court may order the person who discriminated against you to do certain things to fix the discrimination.To commence a discrimination proceeding in court you must first lodge a claim with the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC). Read about important changes to the Discrimination Act commencing in April 2024. Types of Discrimination. Disability discrimination recommendations. The customer is always right. Wrong. Five years ago, a landmark change to the Sex Discrimination Act made it illegal for customers to sexually harass employees. In the 20th century, Asian Exclusion Act denied Asians equal opportunities. Equity's contracts prohibit discrimination.