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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice7 May 2021Media Release
Kimberley Aboriginal Women develop regional action plan
This week 100 women, including 85 Kimberley Aboriginal women, gathered for a three-day roundtable to commence development of a regional action plan and establish the Kimberley Aboriginal Women’s Council. The roundtable, held from May 4-6, 2021, was convened in response to the landmark Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) report released by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commissioner… -
Disability Rights19 December 2019Video
Rosemary Kayess, winner of the 2019 Human Rights Medal
Rosemary Kayess has won the prestigious 2019 Human Rights Medal in recognition of her work in international human rights law for people with disability. Ms Kayess, a leading human rights advocate for people with disability in Australia and worldwide, contributed to drafting the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and successfully lobbied for its ratification… -
Children's Rights5 April 2022News story
New report shares voices of children and families
A new report released today by the Australian Human Rights Commission highlights how important it is for governments to listen to children and families when making decisions about services and government policies that affect them. The Keeping kids safe and well – your voices report, led by National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds, follows a request from the Australian Government… -
14 December 2012Book page
2011 Immigration detention at Curtin
For more than a decade, the Australian Human Rights Commission has called for reforms to Australia’s system of mandatory and indefinite immigration detention – both in light of the impacts it has on people’s mental health and wellbeing, and because it leads to breaches of Australia’s international human rights obligations. During this time, the Commission has investigated… -
Rights and Freedoms9 December 2019Video
Human Rights Day 2019 - Message from Commission President
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Commission – General5 December 2019Video
Meet the 2019 Young People's Human Rights Medal finalists
Hear from our Young People’s Human Rights Medal finalists whom we’re supporting and acknowledging at this year’s ceremony on 13 December 2019. Tickets are available -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice25 March 2021Media Release
Joint Statement: Rights of Children in the NT
Australia’s National Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO have urged the Northern Territory government to reconsider its proposals for youth offending, announced yesterday. The NT Government yesterday said it would put in "automatic revocation of bail" for young people who reoffend or breach their bail… -
Business and Human Rights16 July 2021Project
FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023: Human Rights Risk Assessment
The Australian Human Rights Commission partnered with FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) and the New Zealand Human Rights Commission (NZHRC) to conduct a human rights risk assessment for the FIFA Women's World Cup. -
Education13 May 2020Video
Human rights education message for parents and teachers
Teaching or learning about human rights? Maybe mathematics, geography or history? Some lessons to help you in - and out - of the classroom: https://humanrights.gov.au/education/teachers A unique suite of educational resources for your classroom - be that at home or at school. -
Rights and Freedoms3 September 2019Media Release
Statement by Human Rights Commissioner Edward Santow on the draft Religious Discrimination Bill
“For more than 20 years, the Australian Human Rights Commission has called for reform to prohibit all forms of discrimination on the basis of religious and other beliefs. “Any reform in this area must protect the human rights of all people in Australia, regardless of their religion, race, gender, sexual orientation or any other status. “We will be studying the content of the draft Bill… -
Race Discrimination6 December 2021Publication
Ismaع: Listen report (2004)
National consultations on eliminating prejudice against Arab and Muslim Australians -
Employers31 July 2020Project
Upholding the rights of older workers
With support from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, the Commission has developed an online training package on Upholding the rights of older workers. Access to this online training package is free of charge. -
Business and Human Rights12 September 2022Publication
Responsible Business Conduct and the Tourism Industry in Vietnam: Guidance for Companies (2022)
Guidance to assist companies operating in the tourism industry in Vietnam to conduct their business responsibly and ensure that their operations promote and protect human rights. -
Children's Rights5 May 2019Video
What are children's rights?
This animated video introduces viewers to children's rights. For more information about children's rights visit: https://humanrights.gov.au/kids -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees16 July 2020Media Release
Commission concerned for detainees during COVID
The Australian Human Rights Commission has repeated its call for people in Australian immigration detention facilities who do not pose a security risk to the community to be released to community detention. In March 2020, the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases (ASID) and the Australian College of Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) warned that overcrowded conditions in… -
Children's Rights24 December 2019Video
Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts, winner of the 2019 Young People's Human Rights Medal
Receiving her award, Young People’s Human Rights Medal Winner Vanessa Turnbull-Roberts said, “The system does not work for our kids who are incarcerated - my mind and my spirit can't help but think of those young people that aren't here right now. “I ask that every single person assess your privilege and show up on the front line. We need to amplify those voices and we need to raise those… -
Rights and Freedoms30 May 2022Publication
Mr AO v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2022)
Explore the report into the use of force in the case of Mr AO v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) from 2022. -
Commission – General5 April 2019Media Release
Royal Commission Commencement Welcomed
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the commencement of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of people with disability. The Commission also welcomes the appointment of Disability Discrimination Commissioner Alastair McEwin to the Royal Commission. The Commission warmly thanks Mr McEwin for his service over the last two and a half years. “Alastair… -
Rights and Freedoms5 December 2019Video
Meet the 2019 Human Rights Medal finalists
Hear from our Human Rights Medal finalists whom we’re supporting and acknowledging at this year’s ceremony on December 13, 2019. Tickets are available -
Education14 March 2019Teachers Article
Disability Rights, Inclusion and Sport
See the resource Disability Rights, Inclusion and Sport, which promotes the importance of including people with disabilities in sports and activities.