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Disability Rights
13 February 2014Opinion pieceHuman rights: everyone, everywhere, everyday
Maria has cerebral palsy and little speech. She wanted to tell police about a sexual assault, but there was no communication support worker to help with the statement. The police relied on Maria's parents to provide communication support. Maria was uncomfortable giving personal details of the assault to police in front of her parents, so her evidence was incomplete. This caused problems for… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
20 December 2013PublicationTell Me About: Temporary Protection Visas
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Legal
10 December 2013PublicationImmigration detainees with adverse security assessments
[2013] AusHRC 64 - Report into arbitrary detention and the best interests of the child -
Children's Rights
10 December 2013PublicationChildren's Rights Report 2013
The Report examines the key international human rights treaty on children’s rights, the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), and its implementation in Australia. Current statistics are used in the report to show how children are faring in Australia. The Report also refers to the outcomes of the Big Banter national listening tour. -
Commission – General
31 August 2016PublicationCorporate Plan: 2016 - 2017
This Corporate Plan sets out the strategic goals and priorities of the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission). It creates an explicit connection between our purpose, corporate goals, operational environment, key activities and annual performance reporting. -
Legal
12 November 2013Publication
[2013] AusHRC 63
Paul family v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) Report into the best interests of the child and the right not to be subject to arbitrary or unlawful interference with the family [2013] AusHRC 63 -
Legal
12 November 2013Publication
BD v Queensland (Department of Community Safety)
Explore a report into discrimination in employment on the basis of a criminal record in the case BD v Queensland (Department of Community Safety). -
Legal
12 November 2013Publication
Ince v Commonwealth of Australia
Report into arbitrary detention, the right to be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person and the right to be free from arbitrary interference with the family. [2013] AusHRC 62 -
Legal
12 November 2013Publication
Behme v Commonwealth of Australia
Behme v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations) Report into the right of the child to free primary education [2013] AusHRC 60 -
Legal
18 June 2015Publication
Immigration detainees with adverse security assessments
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Sex Discrimination
31 July 2017Publication
Change The Course: National Report on Sexual Assault and Harassment
At the request of Australia’s 39 universities, the Australian Human Rights Commission conducted a national, independent survey of university students to gain greater insight into the nature, prevalence and reporting of sexual assault and sexual harassment at Australian universities. -
Commission – General
29 October 2013Publication
Annual Report 2012-2013
The role of the Australian Human Rights Commission is to see that human rights and fundamental freedoms are understood and respected in law, policy and practice. The Commission is independent from government, with a legislative mandate, and recognised internationally as an ‘A Status’ National Human Rights Institution. We strive to resolve complaints, encourage positive law reform and build a… -
Commission – General
17 September 2013Publication
Our Agenda: A Guide to the Commission and its Activities for 2013-2014
This document provides an overview of the Comission's major activities for 2013-2014. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
31 July 2013Publication
Background paper: Human rights issues raised by visa refusal or cancellation under section 501 of the Migration Act
This background paper sets out some basic information about the process of visa refusal and cancellation under section 501, and discusses these human rights concerns about the process and its consequences. -
LGBTIQ+
11 March 2015Opinion pieceAustralian Marriage Forum ad might be distasteful but it should have been screened
On Sunday night, the Australian Marriage Forum (AMF) broadcast an advertisement against marriage for same-sex couples. The advertisement was scheduled to be broadcast on Channels 7, 9 and SBS. The AMF advertisement argued that same-sex couples should not be able to marry under the law, because children "wherever possible" need a mother and a father. It is hardly a new or ground-breaking… -
Legal
27 June 2013Publication
BB v Commonwealth of Australia
BB v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) Report into arbitrary detention and the right to be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person [2012] AusHRC 58 Click here for BB media statement in Word -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013WebpageLalor Addresses - Community relations papers (1975 - 1984)
This page provides access to papers delivered at the annual Lalor Address on Community Relations which was hosted by the Community Relations Commissoner (predecessor of the Race Discrimination Commissioner under the Racial Discrimination Act) from 1975 to 1984 These papers are made available here for research and archival purposes. 10th annual Lalor Address on Community Relations, 1984 (Word… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
13 March 2013WebpageFirst Nations Resources
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice links Government Services for Aboriginal and Islander Peoples Research and key resources Australian Bureau of Statistics: Indigenous specific data Indigenous Law Resources (Austlii: Australian Legal Information Institute site) Australian Indigenous Peoples and the Law (Parliamentary Library of Australia) Centre for Aboriginal Economic… -
Legal
2 December 2014Publication
KA, KB, KC and KD v Commonwealth of Australia
View a report into arbitrary detention and inhumane conditions of detention in the case of KA, KB, KC and KD v Commonwealth of Australia. -
Legal
1 December 2014Publication
FA, FB, FC and FD v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
View a report into arbitrary detention and the failure to consider less restrictive forms in the case of FA, FB, FC and FD v Commonwealth of Australia.