Asylum seekers and refugees
Explore Australia's legal obligations to protect the human rights of asylum seekers and refugees, regardless of how or where they arrive in the country.
Learn about asylum seeker and refugee rights
Guides, statistics and facts about asylum seekers and refugees
Explore guides and resources explaining the rights of asylum seekers and refugees in Australia, including legal protections and support services.
About immigration and detention in Australia
Understand immigration detention and human rights protections for asylum seekers and refugees held in Australian facilities and their vulnerability to abuse.
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.
Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT)
Explore OPCAT, the international treaty that establishes safeguards against torture and cruel treatment in places of detention worldwide. Understand how this
Anti-racism training
Build inclusive workplaces free from race discrimination with training on cultural awareness, discrimination law obligations and practical change strategies.
What we're doing
Discover the Commission’s latest work in the area of asylum seekers and refugees.
