Publications

Legal

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

The Australian Human Rights Commission investigated a complaint by Mr. Gus Thomas Kuster against the Department of Home Affairs, alleging a human rights breach.

Race Discrimination

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

The Australian Human Rights Commission has developed resources to demonstrate how 'harmony' hides structural and systemic racism.

Legal

Immigration detainees in prolonged or indefinite detention

Immigration detainees in prolonged or indefinite detention v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs and Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs)[2024] AusHRC 174 Report into arbitrary detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2024

Race Discrimination

Interim Report on Racism at Australian Universities

In December 2024, the Australian Human Rights Commission delivered an interim report for its Respect at Uni project to update the Australian Government on the project’s progress, highlighting pervasive racism experienced by both students and staff at Australian universities.

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

'Not Just An Afterthought’ - Women in Immigration Detention Report

The Australian Human Rights Commission has called for significant reform to the country’s immigration detention system, after a new inspection report into the treatment of women in detention found their rights, safety and wellbeing are being widely overlooked.

Commission – General

Annual Report 2023-24

Year in Review The Australian Human Rights Commission is a vital national institution which has been promoting justice and human rights for Australians for close to forty years. It is an honour to write this message as the Commission’s new President. In December 2023, the world commemorated 75 years...

Race Discrimination

An Anti-Racism Framework: Voices of First Nations Peoples

Artwork courtesy of First Nations Co. This report serves as a foundational document for the development of a National Anti-Racism Framework. Drawing from extensive consultations with over 496 contributors from city, remote and rural backgrounds. These voices not only highlight the urgent need for...

Race Discrimination

An Anti-Racism Framework: The Perspectives of Multicultural Australia

This report presents the findings and recommendations that followed consultations with more than 1200 people with lived experience of racism from across Australia, enhancing the Commission’s understanding of the prevalence and impact of racism in the country.

Race Discrimination

Race Reporting Handbook

The Race Reporting Handbook highlights the inequities of the current media landscape, particularly in the reporting of First Nations peoples and communities of colour. The handbook offers essential guidance for newsrooms, providing practical strategies for improving diversity and inclusivity in...

Age Discrimination

Shaping Perceptions: How Australian Media Reports on Ageing (2024)

This report released 1 October 2024 by the Australian Human Rights Commission followed interviews with journalists and media professionals, and a review of the literature and recent media reports on age-related topics by Australian media outlets. It found that the media industry is failing to...

Commission – General

Corporate Plan 2024-2025

Discover the corporate plan for 2024-2025.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Women in Native Title: Native Title Report 2024

This report is an account of the experiences, perspectives, aspirations and solutions of First Nations women within the native title system. It takes a person-centred approach, highlighting how native title and related systems impact individuals and communities on a day-to-day basis. It calls for...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Women in Native Title: Native Title Report 2024 Community Guide

This is a Community Guide to the Women in Native Title: Native Title Report 2024. It provides a quick and easy way to understand the full report and its purpose. The report is an account of the experiences, perspectives, aspirations and solutions of First Nations women within the native title system...