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Technology and Human Rights
25 September 2013Publication
Background Paper: Human Rights in Cyberspace
Learn more about how human rights are being actively engaged in digital environments and technologies. -
Commission – General
23 February 2016PublicationConsultation with National Peak Non-Government Organisations
Chris Sidoti - Secretary, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission In welcoming participants to the Commission's first annual consultation with NGOs, Chris Sidoti said that the Commission saw three main objectives for the meeting: (a) to maximize exchange of opinions (b) to promote an increased awareness of the breadth of the field of action covered by human rights (c) to discuss -
Rights and Freedoms
8 February 2016Opinion pieceAnother 'aberration' shows that 18C is the problem and must be changed
State and federal governments should reform laws that make offensive acts unlawful and refocus them on protecting free speech and stopping workplace and public harassment. This week a news story broke about a complaint made under section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act by a Queensland University of Technology employee. Section 18C makes it unlawful to "offend, insult, humiliate or… -
30 July 2013Book page
14 Your right to support when someone has died
Losing someone close is very difficult. For that reason, it is important that you are aware of the services and supports that are available when you are bereaved. This chapter provides information about the services that can assist you after the loss of a loved one. 14.1 Income support after bereavement Financial support is available to eligible people to assist with the financial adjustment… -
Sex Discrimination
22 July 2013PublicationAudit Report: Review into the Treatment of Women at ADFA
On 3 November 2011 the Report on the Review into the Treatment of Women at the Australian Defence Force Academy was tabled in the Australian Parliament. It contained 31 recommendations. This Audit has provided an important and unique opportunity to examine the extent to which these recommendations have been implemented, and to identify the further cultural reform work that should be undertaken. … -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
9 July 2013WebpageSubmissions about immigration detention, asylum seekers and refugees
2015 Submission to Inquiry into the responsibilities of the Commonwealth Government in connection with the management and operation of the Regional Processing Centre in Nauru (April 2015) Submission to the Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Maintaining the Good Order of Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill 2015 (Cth) (April 2015) 2014 Submission to the Inquiry into the Migration and … -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
8 July 2013Publication
Community Guide: UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Declaration is the most comprehensive tool we have available to advance the rights of Indigenous peoples. -
Rights and Freedoms
25 June 2013Webpage
Role of Freedom of Opinion and Expression in Women's Empowerment
Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/23/2 - 24 June 2013 Recalling further General Assembly resolutions relating to the issue of women’s empowerment, including resolutions 66/130 of 19 December 2011, on women and political participation, and 66/216 o f 22 December 2011, on women in development, and the agreed conclusions of the Commission on the Status of Women, Reaffirming articles 19… -
Rights and Freedoms
6 June 2013Webpage
Permissible limitations on rights
See how some human rights are recognised as absolute rights that can't be limited, including freedom from torture, slavery and retrospective criminal laws. -
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. -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013Webpage
1981-86 Human Rights Commission Annual Reports
Australia's first federal Human Rights Commission was established by the Fraser Government under the Human Rights Commission Act 1981. This Act included a sunset clause (section 36) under which the first Commission ceased operation in 1986. The first Commission was replaced by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (now renamed as the Australian Human Rights Commission) in… -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013Webpage
Freedom from slavery and forced labour
Read about the Commission's work in relation to ending slavery, including any forced or compulsory labour, along with the slave trade. -
Commission – General
12 April 2013Opinion piece
Time for rethink on asylum seeker treatment
I am gravely concerned that Australia's practices in relation to asylum seekers risk serious breaches of fundamental rights and freedoms under the human rights treaties by which Australia is bound. -
Disability Rights
12 April 2013SpeechLaunch of Accessible events -- a guide for organisers (2006)
Launch of Accessible events -- a guide for organisers Gold Coast Convention Centre 27 April 2006 Graeme Innes Human Rights Commissioner and Disability Discrimination Commissioner Acknowledgements Annabel Davis, President of MEA Suzie Jones, Chair of the Conference organising Committee Linda Gaunt CEO of MEA MEA members Ladies and Gentlemen Introduction Allow me to begin by acknowledging the … -
Commission – General
11 April 2013Project
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights outlines fundamental rights and freedoms for all. Learn more about its impact and significance. -
Children's Rights
7 April 2013Project
Discrimination: Don't cop it!
Discrimination. Don't cop it! You don’t have to put up with being treated unfairly because you’re young. There are laws to protect you against discrimination, harassment and bullying. These laws apply right across Australia. If you have a complaint, the Australian Human Rights Commission can look into it. We will talk to the people involved and help you work out a solution. Our aim is to… -
Commission – General
18 March 2013Webpage
What are human rights?
Learn about Australia's international human rights commitments and the future of human rights legislation. -
LGBTIQ+
13 March 2013WebpageResources
Australian Human Rights Commission resources Sogi's Story SOGI’s Story is an educational resource on human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity. The aim of this resource is to tackle discrimination and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) persons in its various forms by addressing misinformation, dispelling harmful myths and stigmas and providing… -
Legal
21 October 2015PublicationHG v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
[2015] AusHRC 95 -
Legal
21 October 2015Publication
Rahimi (deceased) v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
View a report into the arbitrary detention case of Rahimi (deceased) v Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Immigration and Border Protection.