Annual Report 2021-2022
This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2021–2022 financial year.
Commission – General
Commission welcomes passage of new Bill to strengthen its independence
The Australian Human Rights Commission has welcomed the passage in the Senate today of the Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022.
The Bill ensures Commissioner appointments are publicly advertised and subject to an open, transparent and merit-based process, in line with our international commitments.
It removes the possibility of direct appointments. It also establishes that the total term of appointment of Commissioners, including any reappointments, should not exceed seven years.
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.
Senate File Listing: 1 January 2022 – 30 June 2022
Senate File List for the Australian Human Rights Commission for 1 January 2022 – 30 June 2022.
2021-22 Senate Order Entity Contracts Listing Relating Calendar Period
2021-22 SENATE ORDER FOR ENTITY CONTRACTS LISTING
RELATING TO THE CALENDAR PERIOD 01/07/2021-30/06/2022
Pursuant to the Senate Order for entity contracts the following table sets out contracts entered into by the Australian Human Rights Commission which provide for a consideration to the value of $100,000 or more (GST inclusive) and which:
Corporate Plan 2022 - 2023
This Corporate Plan shows how we achieve our purpose and promote an Australian society where human rights are enjoyed by everyone, everywhere, everyday.
Commission urges passage of new Bill to strengthen integrity
The Australian Human Rights Commission is urging all federal parliamentarians to support the passage of the new Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022.
Briefing Note: Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022
The Bill proposes amendments to address concerns about the rigour of the selection and appointment process of Commissioners.
Whither human rights and freedoms protections in Australia? Rights and freedoms in the age of COVID-19
Speech given at the Samuel Griffith Society 32nd Conference 29–30 April 2022 by Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission
Introduction
In January 2020, I reached out to the Society regarding the then upcoming conference that was to be held in August 2020.
Chief Executive - Leanne Smith
Leanne Smith
Chief Executive of the Australian Human Rights Commission
