Publications

2022

Sex Discrimination

Time for respect: Fifth national survey on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces

Overview In 2022, the Australian Human Rights Commission conducted the fifth national survey to investigate the prevalence, nature and reporting of sexual harassment in Australian workplaces. For the first time, the survey also asked about workers’ views on the actions taken by their employer’s...

2022

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Women’s Safety Policy Forum Outcomes Report November 2022

The Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Women's Safety Policy Forum (the Forum) was held virtually on 12 September 2022. It brought over 150 participants together including First Nations community members, practitioners, researchers, specialist experts and government participants to consider how to...

2022

Disability Rights

Guidelines for the targeted recruitment of people with disability (2022)

The Guidelines provide information about designing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies for people with disability.

2022

Commission – General

Annual Report 2021-2022

This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2021–2022 financial year.

2022

Commission – General

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. A Human Rights Commission that is connected to Australian communities and is a valued national institution having a positive impact on the major human rights...

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

Legal

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

[2022] AusHRC 146 Report into a safe place of detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2022

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.