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Rights and Freedoms

'Collateral Damage' Report Into Australia's COVID-19 Pandemic Response

This major new report about the COVID-19 pandemic by the Australian Human Rights Commission highlights how critical gaps in the emergency response could be improved upon in future crises.

Business and Human Rights

Resources, energy and modern slavery: Practical responses to managing risks to people (2021)

7th December, 2021

A guide to help the resources and energy sectors respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).

Disability Rights

Disability Action Plan Guide (2021)

6th December, 2021

The Commission's Disability Action Plan Guide is intended to support business and government to develop action plans which promote more accessible and inclusive workplaces, businesses and communities.

Sex Discrimination

Set the Standard: Report on the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces (2021)

30th November, 2021

Conducted by the Australian Human Rights Commission and led by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, the Review was asked to make recommendations to ensure that Commonwealth parliamentary workplaces are safe and respectful and that the nation’s Parliament reflects best practice in prevention and...

Race Discrimination

Guide to addressing spectator racism in sports (2021)

17th November, 2021

Sport  holds a unique place in Australian society. It celebrates our values of equality, fairness and participation and helps build social connection and cohesion. However, spectator racism at sporting events remains an ongoing issue and can be difficult to address.

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Business and Human Rights

Modern Slavery in the Health Services Sector

15th November, 2021

Modern Slavery in the health services sector: Practical responses to managing risks to people, is a guide to help the health services industry respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). The Act requires certain large companies to report annually on their efforts to address risks of...

Children's Rights

A guide for children and young people to the National Strategy to prevent child sexual abuse (2021)

27th October, 2021

This guide is intended to help children and young people understand child sexual abuse, how and where to get help, and how the National Strategy is improving Australia’s response to child sexual abuse. It is recommended for children aged 9 years and up.

LGBTIQ+

Ensuring health and bodily integrity (2021)

18th October, 2021

Protecting the human rights of people born with variations in sex characteristics in the context of medical interventions

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Business and Human Rights

At the Crossroads: 10 years of implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in Australia (2021)

23rd September, 2021

June 2021 marked the 10-year anniversary of the introduction of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) . The Australian Human Right Commission and Australian Human Rights Institute, UNSW have partnered to release a joint report on the implementation of the UNGPs...

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Age Discrimination

What’s age got to do with it? (2021)

14th September, 2021

This report identifies stereotypes, attitudes and beliefs about age that prevail in Australia, and captures some of the ways in which people in Australia understand and experience their impacts.

Commission – General

Corporate Plan 2021 - 2022

28th August, 2021

Respect for human rights and freedoms is the cornerstone of a cohesive and peaceful society in which everyone can make a contribution and feel safe and included. This Corporate Plan shows how we achieve our purpose and promote an Australian society where human rights are enjoyed by everyone...

Race Discrimination

Sharing the Stories of Australian Muslims (2021)

20th July, 2021

The Sharing the Stories of Australian Muslims project sought to learn about Australian Muslims’ concerns, priorities and experiences of hate, violence and negative public commentary in the wake of the tragic Christchurch mosque attack.

Sex Discrimination

Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces

19th July, 2021

In 2021, the Commission updated on the Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces, aiming to improve the culture and safety against workplace misconduct

Legal

QA v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs) (2021)

8th July, 2021

Report into arbitrary detention and the best interests of children

Legal

Immigration detention following visa cancellation under section 501

8th July, 2021

Learn about immigration detention following visa cancellation under section 501.

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Sex Discrimination

Investing in workplaces that work for everyone (2021)

17th June, 2021

This report presents research into the collection and reporting of workplace data relevant to sexual harassment by ASX200 companies.

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'Collateral Damage' Report Into Australia's COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Resources, energy and modern slavery: Practical responses to managing risks to people (2021)

Disability Action Plan Guide (2021)

Set the Standard: Report on the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces (2021)

Guide to addressing spectator racism in sports (2021)

Modern Slavery in the Health Services Sector

A guide for children and young people to the National Strategy to prevent child sexual abuse (2021)

Ensuring health and bodily integrity (2021)

At the Crossroads: 10 years of implementing the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in Australia (2021)

What’s age got to do with it? (2021)

Corporate Plan 2021 - 2022

Sharing the Stories of Australian Muslims (2021)

Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces

QA v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs) (2021)

Immigration detention following visa cancellation under section 501

Investing in workplaces that work for everyone (2021)

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