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Review into Division 105A of the Criminal Code (post sentence orders)

Summary

The Australian Human Rights Commission (Commission) makes this submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) in relation to its review into the operation, effectiveness and implications of Division 105A of the Criminal Code.

The Australian Human Rights Commission (Commission) makes this submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) in relation to its review into the operation, effectiveness and implications of Division 105A of the Criminal Code.

Review of the Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Act 2021

Summary

The Australian Human Rights Commission (Commission) makes this submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) in relation to its review into the Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Act 2021 (the CIOR Act).

The Australian Human Rights Commission (Commission) makes this submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) in relation to its review into the Migration Amendment (Clarifying International Obligations for Removal) Act 2021 (the CIOR Act).

Access to justice

Your Honours, distinguished guests:

I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land, the Wurrindjeri people of the Kulin nation and pay my respects to their elders, especially to those elders present today.

May also thank our host the Hon Justice Mordy Bromberg and the ICJ for inviting me to this, the ninth Community Opening of the Legal Year.

Family Law Amendment Bill 2023

Submission by the National Children's Commissioner to the Attorney-General's Department on the exposure draft of the Family Law Amendment Bill 2023.

Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws

The Australian Human Rights Commission (Commission) makes this submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) in relation to its inquiry into Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws. 

Public Interest Disclosure Amendment (Review) Bill 2022

The Australian Human Rights Commission (Commission) makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in relation to its inquiry into the Public Interest Disclosure Amendment (Review) Bill 2022 (Cth) (Bill).

Artificial intelligence and anti-discrimination: Major new publication

Content type: Media Release
Published:
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and the Actuaries Institute (Institute) today said while artificial intelligence (AI) promises faster and smarter decision making, safeguards are needed to prevent potential discrimination.

Mr Vakhabov v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)

Date

Report into a safe place of detention - Australian Human Rights Commission 2022.

Inquiry into the National Anti-Corruption Commission Legislation

The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Joint Select Committee in relation to its inquiry into the National Anti-Corruption Commission Legislation, being the National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2022. 

Human Rights Reports

Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, with a large flagpole displaying the Australian flag on the roof against a clear blue sky. The building's modern white facade is visible.
The Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 empowers the Commission to investigate breaches of human rights and workplace discrimination. Reports to the Minister are prepared, including recommendations for action.