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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice11 May 2023Publication
Summit Communique
Over four days, 900 First Nations women from all reaches of the continent came together on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country, with non-indigenous women collaborators. At the conclusion of the Summit, delegates issued a Communique outlining their perspectives, calls to action and recommendations for Australian governments and other stakeholders to work with them to realise their vision for First … -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice11 May 2023Publication
Wiyi Yani U Thangani Youth Statement 2023
At the historic Wiyi Yani U Thangani, Women’s Voices Summit, we the Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Youth Forum representatives share with you Our Youth Statement - Strength from the past and our vision for the future. To our First Nations Matriarchs we say thank you. It is your hands that have held us, nurtured us and empowered us. You have paved the way for the opportunities that… -
Age Discrimination27 April 2023Publication
Talking about my generation (2023)
This report presents the findings from a series of online discussions in February 2021 where participants aged 18-24 discussed the key priorities for Gen Z. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees4 April 2023Publication
Australia’s international obligations
Australia is obliged under international law to protect the human rights of all asylum seekers and refugees, regardless of how or where they arrive. -
Race Discrimination9 March 2023Publication
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The Australian Human Rights Commission has developed resources to demonstrate how 'harmony' hides structural and systemic racism. -
Technology and Human Rights8 March 2023Publication
Guidance Resource: AI and Discrimination in Insurance
Guidance on AI and discrimination in the insurance sector. -
Legal8 March 2023Publication
Andrwas v The Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)
Explore the case of Mr. Andrwas v. Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) 2023. -
Rights and Freedoms4 March 2023Publication
A National Human Rights Act for Australia
Australia is the only liberal democracy in the world that does not have a national act or charter of rights that explains what people’s basic rights are and how they can be protected. -
Sex Discrimination28 November 2022Publication
Time for respect: Fifth national survey sexual harassment workplaces
For the first time, the survey also asked about workers’ views on the actions taken by their employer’s action to address workplace sexual harassment. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice21 November 2022Publication
Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Women’s Safety Policy Forum Outcomes Report November 2022
The Forum brought over 150 participants together including First Nations community members, practitioners, researchers, specialist experts and government participants to consider how to address the root causes and drivers of violence. -
Legal18 November 2022Publication
Mr Vakhabov v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)
Report into a safe place of detention - Australian Human Rights Commission 2022. -
Race Discrimination17 November 2022Publication
National Anti-Racism Framework Scoping Report
In March 2021, the Commission released a proposal for a National Anti-Racism Framework in response to enduring community calls for national action after heightened experiences of racism and racial inequality in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Disability Rights3 November 2022Publication
Guidelines for the targeted recruitment of people with disability
The Guidelines provide information about designing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies for people with disability. -
Commission – General3 November 2022Publication
Annual Report 2021-2022
This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2021–2022 financial year. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees7 October 2022Publication
Joint Statement on the use of Hotels as Alternative Places of Detention
Read the joint statement on the use of hotels as alternative places of detention for asylum seekers. -
Commission – General30 September 2022Publication
Strategic Plan 2022-25
An Australian society in which human rights are respected, promoted and protected. Where every person is free and equal in dignity and rights. -
Legal28 September 2022Publication
Ms RC v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs)(2022)
Learn about the case of Ms. RC v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs) 2022. -
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 Rights24 August 2022Publication
'Mental health shapes my life': COVID-19 & kids' wellbeing (2022)
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, children and their families have experienced unparalleled disruptions to their daily lives. Although the pandemic is far from over, it is important that we understand how children have dealt with these. -
Children's Rights24 August 2022Publication
Child-friendly version of 'Mental health shapes my life': COVID-19 & kids' wellbeing (2022)
For more than two years, children and families in Australia have been living through the global COVID-19 pandemic. In early 2022, I asked children and their parents/guardians and grandparents, about their experiences during COVID-19, and what help they needed to recover.