Publications

2022

Legal

Ms RC v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs)(2022)

Report into arbitrary detention

2022

Business and Human Rights

Responsible Business Conduct and the Tourism Industry in Vietnam: Guidance for Companies (2022)

Guidance to assist companies operating in the tourism industry in Vietnam to conduct their business responsibly and ensure that their operations promote and protect human rights.

2022

Commission – General

Corporate Plan 2022 - 2023

Respect for human rights and freedoms is the cornerstone of a cohesive and peaceful society in which everyone can make a contribution and feel safe and included. This Corporate Plan shows how we achieve our purpose and promote an Australian society where human rights are enjoyed by everyone...

2022

Children's Rights

Child-friendly version of 'Mental health shapes my life': COVID-19 & kids' wellbeing (2022)

For more than two years, children and families in Australia have been living through the global COVID-19 pandemic. In early 2022, I asked children and their parents/guardians and grandparents, about their experiences during COVID-19, and what help they needed to recover.

2022

Children's Rights

'Mental health shapes my life': COVID-19 & kids' wellbeing (2022)

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, children and their families have experienced unparalleled disruptions to their daily lives. Although the pandemic is far from over, it is important that we understand how children have dealt with these.

Commission – General

Briefing Note: Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022

On Wednesday 27 July 2022, the Attorney-General, the Hon Mark Dreyfus MP, introduced to Parliament the 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...

2022

Business and Human Rights

Migrant workers and their rights in Australia

The AHRC and CAF have developed a factsheet on the rights of migrant workers in Australia

2022

Rights and Freedoms

Mr AO v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2022)

Report into the use of force

2022

Disability Rights

RetroFit Kit exhibition (2022)

The RetroFit Kit exhibition demonstrates how common Australian housing types could be systemically modified to achieve seamless and dignified home environments for people with disability, their families, carers and future occupants.

2022

Children's Rights

Child-friendly version of Keeping kids safe and well (2022)

Most of the kids I spoke to said it was very important that the government listens to what they have to say.

2022

Children's Rights

Keeping kids safe and well: your voices

Children and young people are experts in their own lives, and their insights are critical for understanding how we can better support their safety and wellbeing.

2022

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

The detention of refugees following visa refusal or cancellation under section 501 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (2022)

Report into arbitrary detention

2022

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Close the Gap (2022)

This year’s report, Transforming Power – Voices for Generational Change, is a small collection of the hundreds of stories that catalogue the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led initiatives.

2022

Commission – General

Annual Reports Index

Each year the Commission prepares an annual report for tabling in Parliament.

2022

Commission – General

Annual Report 2020-2021

This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2020–2021 financial year.