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Children's Rights27 February 2018Publication
Children’s Rights Report 2017
This report outlines work the National Children's Commissioner has undertaken throughout 2016-17 to promote the human rights of children and young people in Australia. This year the major project has focused on the rights and needs of young parents and their children. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice8 February 2018Publication
Close The Gap - 10 Year Review (2018)
Ten-years after its commencement, it is time to critically reflect on why Australian governments have not yet succeeded in closing the health gap to date, and why they will not succeed by 2030 if the current course continues. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees20 December 2017Publication
Inspection of Villawood Immigration Detention Centre Report
This report contains an overview of key observations and recommendations arising from the Australian Human Rights Commission’s inspection of the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre ("VIDC") in April 2017. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees20 December 2017Publication
Inspection of Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre Report
This report contains an overview of key observations and recommendations arising from the Australian Human Rights Commission’s inspection of the Yongah Hill Immigration Detention Centre ("YHIDC") in May 2017. -
Education6 December 2017Publication
Bringing Them Home - interactive resource (2017)
Bringing them Home was the name given to the final report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families conducted by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (now called the Australian Human Rights Commission) -
Disability Rights1 December 2017Publication
Working towards Equality for People with Disability
In 2016 – 2017, Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Alastair McEwin, spoke to many people with disability about their lives and the changes they need. Based on what he was told, this document outlines the big issues the Commissioner will focus on to improve the lives of people with disability over the next four years. -
Legal29 November 2017Publication
[2017] AusHRC 119
[2017] AusHRC 119 -
Legal29 November 2017Publication
9 Vietnamese men in immigration detention v Commonwealth of Australia
Learn about the case of Nine Vietnamese Men in Immigration Detention v. Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP). -
Legal29 November 2017Publication
CR and CS v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) (2017)
[2017] AusHRC 116 -
Legal29 November 2017Publication
MB v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) (2017)
[2017] AusHRC 117 -
Children's Rights23 November 2017Publication
Australian Children’s Commissioners and Guardians Communiqué 2017
The ACCG aims to promote and protect the safety, wellbeing and rights of children and young people in Australia. The ACCG strives to ensure that the best interests of children and young people are considered in public policy and program development across Australia. -
Business and Human Rights14 November 2017Publication
Statement of Support for an Australian Modern Slavery Act (2017)
Slavery is more prevalent today than at any time in human history. As leaders representing civil society, business, investors, academia and faith-based organisations, we support a unified approach in addressing modern slavery. We support the introduction of a Modern Slavery Act in Australia. This statement sets out some key principles to guide this reform process. Addressing modern slavery … -
Sex Discrimination8 November 2017Publication
Unleashing the power of gender equality (2017)
Priorities of Kate Jenkins - Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner -
Commission – General23 October 2017Publication
Annual Report 2016-2017
This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2016–17 financial year. This year has been challenging and rewarding for the Commission. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees11 October 2017Publication
Inspection of Maribyrnong Immigration Detention Centre
This report contains an overview of key observations and concerns arising from the Australian Human Rights Commission’s inspection of the Maribyrnong Immigration Detention Centre (MIDC) in March 2017. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees11 October 2017Publication
Inspection of Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation Report (2017)
This report contains an overview of key observations and concerns arising from the Australian Human Rights Commission’s inspection of the Melbourne Immigration Transit Accommodation (MITA) detention facility in March 2017. -
LGBTIQ+7 September 2017Publication
Religious exemptions under the SDA - Information Sheet (2017)
This information sheet gives an overview of the religious exemptions to unlawful discrimination in the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (SDA). -
Sex Discrimination31 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. -
Legal21 June 2017Publication
Gentleman v Linfox Australia Pty Ltd (2017)
Learn about the Gentleman v. Linfox Australia Pty Ltd 2017 case. -
Legal21 June 2017Publication
Mr BF on behalf of Master BG v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) (2017)
Discover the case of Mr. BF on behalf of Master BG v. Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) 2017.