Publications

2019

Rights and Freedoms

Factsheet: Guide to the protections for freedom of religion (2019)

There are a number of protections for freedom of religion in Australian law. At the federal level, a person may make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission or to the Fair Work Commission about discrimination on the basis of religion that occurs in the context of employment.

2019

Commission – General

Corporate Plan 2019 - 2020

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...

2019

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Risk management in immigration detention (2019)

This report examines the human rights implications of current risk management practices in immigration detention. It is based on information gathered during inspections of four immigration detention facilities conducted in the second half of 2018.

2019

LGBTI

Guidelines for the inclusion of transgender and gender diverse people in sport (2019)

These Guidelines have been developed to provide guidance to sporting organisations on promoting the inclusion and participation of transgender and gender diverse people in sport.

2019

Race Discrimination

Let’s talk race: A guide on how to conduct conversations about racism (2019)

The Australian Human Rights Commission has developed this guide to assist Australian organisations in conducting meaningful and productive conversations about racism. It can be used in conventional workplaces, community groups, faith organisations, sporting clubs as well as other organisations.

2019

Sex Discrimination

Independent review of residential colleges at the University of New England (2019)

The Australian Human Rights Commission (‘the Commission’) was engaged by the University of New England (UNE) to undertake an independent, expert led review of the seven residential colleges at UNE. The review process led to a comprehensive understanding of: the culture at each of the seven UNE...

2019

Age Discrimination

Your Rights at Retirement (2019)

2019 Update. Your Rights At Retirement: A guide to making decisions and navigating you through your later life.

2019

Age Discrimination

Older Women’s Risk of Homelessness: Background Paper (2019)

This background paper provides context regarding older women’s homelessness. It offers some potential solutions to reduce women’s risk of homelessness with a focus on preventative and innovative approaches that look beyond social and community housing as the answer.

2019

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Close the Gap report – “Our Choices, Our Voices” (2019)

To address the widening life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and non- Indigenous Australians, we have identified three priority areas that must be addressed.

2019

Sex Discrimination

Guidelines: Equal opportunity for women and girls in golf (2019)

Participation in sport is a human right. Sport provides physical, social and mental health benefits, and plays a positive role in building communities. For this reason, it is essential that both women and men feel welcome to participate in sport, including golf.

2019

Rights and Freedoms

Free and equal: An Australian conversation on human rights (2019)

Through 2019, the Commission will promote conversation nationally to identify what makes an effective system of human rights protection for 21st century Australia?

2019

Education

RightsApp

Developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission and LexisNexis®, RightsApp is the world’s first mobile application that allows users to quickly and easily search international human rights conventions and declarations by topic and right.

2019

Rights and Freedoms

Artificial Intelligence: governance and leadership whitepaper (2019)

This White Paper aims to identify how Australia can simultaneously foster innovation and protect human rights through the application of new technologies, in particular Artificial Intelligence (AI).

2019

Disability Rights

Working towards Equality for People with Disability Mid-Term Report (July 2016 – January 2019)

January 2019 marks the half-way point of my 5-year term as Australia’s Disability Discrimination Commissioner. My job is to work towards an Australia where the rights of people with disability are respected, protected and promoted. Here, I present a brief overview of my work to date.

2018

Sex Discrimination

Guidelines: Special measures under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (2018)

These guidelines provide practical guidance to organisations and individuals to encourage the implementation of special measures. They are intended to offer a means by which workplaces and education and service providers, as well as administrators of Commonwealth law and programs, can assess their...