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Stevanovic v Commonwealth (DIAC)

View a report into arbitrary deprivation of the right to enter Australia and freedom from interference in the case of Stevanovic v Commonwealth.

Swamy v Percival

Explore a report by the Commission into unlawful discrimination in employment based on religion in the case of Swamy v Percival.

Johansson v Masonic Homes Inc

Explore a report into unlawful discrimination in employment based on a criminal record in the case of Johansson v Masonic Homes Inc.

[2013] AusHRC 63

Paul family v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship)

Report into the best interests of the child and the right not to be subject to arbitrary or unlawful interference with the family

[2013] AusHRC 63

Ince v Commonwealth of Australia

Report into arbitrary detention, the right to be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person and the right to be free from arbitrary interference with the family.

[2013] AusHRC 62

BD v Queensland (Department of Community Safety)

Explore a report into discrimination in employment on the basis of a criminal record in the case BD v Queensland (Department of Community Safety).

Behme v Commonwealth of Australia

Behme v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations)

Report into the right of the child to free primary education

[2013] AusHRC 60

Information concerning Australia and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

 

Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

1 Introduction

    Reports of complaints relating to immigration detention

    Wednesday 10 July, 2013

     

    Reports of complaints under the AHRC Act

    The Commission can inquire into complaints of breaches of human rights under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) (AHRC Act).

    When the Commission receives a complaint of an alleged breach of human rights the Commission will attempt to resolve the complaint through conciliation.

    BB v Commonwealth of Australia

    BB v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship)

    Report into arbitrary detention and the right to be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person

    [2012] AusHRC 58

    Click here for BB media statement in Word