Publications

Commission – General

Corporate Plan 2021 - 2022

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...

Legal

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

Report into arbitrary detention and the best interests of children

Legal

Immigration detention following visa cancellation under section 501

Report into arbitrary detention and arbitrary interference with family

Rights and Freedoms

Ms PQ and Ms PR v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2021)

Report into a failure to treat persons deprived of their liberty with humanity and respect for their dignity

Disability Rights

Adaptable housing for people with disability in Australia

There are 4.4 million people with disability in Australia, yet the availability of appropriate accessible housing remains a challenge for many Australians with disability.

Age Discrimination

Employing and retaining older workers (2021)

The aim of the study was to understand organisations’ strategies to recruit and retain older workers, and how COVID-19 has impacted these strategies.

Business and Human Rights

Responsible business conduct & the apparel and footwear industry 2021

Explore the apparel and footwear industry guide, which outlines expectations on businesses to operate ethically in consideration of human rights.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Close the Gap (2021)

Leadership and legacy through crises: keeping our mob safe Prepared by the Lowitja Institute for the Close the Gap Campaign Steering Committee Foreword On behalf of the Close the Gap Campaign’s 54 members, we invite you to engage with our 12th annual report titled, Leadership and Legacy Through...

Race Discrimination

Developing a National Anti-Racism Framework (2021)

Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner, Chin Tan has announced plans to develop a National Anti-Racism Framework and is calling on the Federal Government to support the framework, fully resource it and implement it. The Commission also aims to work in partnership with all sectors of Australian...