Publications

2021

LGBTI

Ensuring health and bodily integrity (2021)

Protecting the human rights of people born with variations in sex characteristics in the context of medical interventions

2021

Business and Human Rights

At the Crossroads: 10 years of implementing the UN Guiding principles on Business and Human Rights in Australia (2021)

June 2021 marked the 10-year anniversary of the introduction of the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) . The Australian Human Right Commission and Australian Human Rights Institute, UNSW have partnered to release a joint report on the implementation of the UNGPs...

2021

Age Discrimination

What’s age got to do with it? (2021)

This report identifies stereotypes, attitudes and beliefs about age that prevail in Australia, and captures some of the ways in which people in Australia understand and experience their impacts.

2021

Commission – General

Corporate Plan 2021 - 2022

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...

2021

Race Discrimination

Sharing the Stories of Australian Muslims (2021)

The Sharing the Stories of Australian Muslims project sought to learn about Australian Muslims’ concerns, priorities and experiences of hate, violence and negative public commentary in the wake of the tragic Christchurch mosque attack.

2021

Sex Discrimination

Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces: Progress update (2021)

On 19 July 2021, the Australian Human Rights Commission (Commission) released its progress update on the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces (Review). The Review was established in March 2021by the Federal Government with the support of the Opposition and crossbench.

2021

Legal

QA v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs) (2021)

Report into arbitrary detention and the best interests of children

2021

Legal

 Immigration detention following visa refusal or cancellation under section 501 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (2021)

Report into arbitrary detention and arbitrary interference with family

2021

Sex Discrimination

Equality across the board: Investing in workplaces that work for everyone (2021)

This report presents research into the collection and reporting of workplace data relevant to sexual harassment by ASX200 companies.

2021

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Management of COVID-19 risks in immigration detention (2021)

The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious threat for people held in Australia’s immigration detention network.

2021

Rights and Freedoms

Ms PQ and Ms PR v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2021)

Report into a failure to treat persons deprived of their liberty with humanity and respect for their dignity

2021

Rights and Freedoms

Human Rights and Technology Final Report (2021)

This Report is the culmination of a major project on new and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. The Report reflects the Commission’s extensive public consultation regarding the impact of new technologies on human rights.

2021

Sex Discrimination

Change the Routine: Report on the Independent Review into Gymnastics in Australia (2021)

Placing the voices of children and young people and their families at the centre, this report outlines the Commission’s key findings and presents 12 recommendations for whole of sport change.

2021

Disability Rights

Adaptable housing for people with disability in Australia: a scoping study (2021)

There are 4.4 million people with disability in Australia, yet the availability of appropriate accessible housing remains a challenge for many Australians with disability.

2021

Age Discrimination

Employing and retaining older workers (2021)

The aim of the study was to understand organisations’ strategies to recruit and retain older workers, and how COVID-19 has impacted these strategies.