Publications

2021

Business and Human Rights

FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup Human Rights Risk Assessment (2021)

The AHRC and NZHRC have been asked by FIFA to conduct an independent human rights risk assessment in preparation for the tournament (Human Rights Risk Assessment).

2021

Rights and Freedoms

Free and Equal: A reform agenda for federal discrimination laws (2021)

This Position Paper sets out the Australian Human Rights Commission’s proposals for reforming federal discrimination law in Australia. It forms part of the Commission’s Free and Equal project: A National conversation on human rights.

2021

Business and Human Rights

Resources, energy and modern slavery: Practical responses to managing risks to people (2021)

A guide to help the resources and energy sectors respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth).

2021

Disability Rights

Disability Action Plan Guide (2021)

The Commission's Disability Action Plan Guide is intended to support business and government to develop action plans which promote more accessible and inclusive workplaces, businesses and communities.

2021

Sex Discrimination

Set the Standard: Report on the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces (2021)

Conducted by the Australian Human Rights Commission and led by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, the Review was asked to make recommendations to ensure that Commonwealth parliamentary workplaces are safe and respectful and that the nation’s Parliament reflects best practice in prevention and...

2021

Race Discrimination

Guide to addressing spectator racism in sports (2021)

Sport  holds a unique place in Australian society. It celebrates our values of equality, fairness and participation and helps build social connection and cohesion. However, spectator racism at sporting events remains an ongoing issue and can be difficult to address.

2021

Business and Human Rights

Modern Slavery in the Health Services Sector

Modern Slavery in the health services sector: Practical responses to managing risks to people, is a guide to help the health services industry respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). The Act requires certain large companies to report annually on their efforts to address risks of...

2021

Children's Rights

A guide for children and young people to the National Strategy to prevent child sexual abuse (2021)

This guide is intended to help children and young people understand child sexual abuse, how and where to get help, and how the National Strategy is improving Australia’s response to child sexual abuse. It is recommended for children aged 9 years and up.

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