Publications

2022

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

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

The Forum brought over 150 participants together including First Nations community members, practitioners, researchers, specialist experts and government participants to consider how to address the root causes and drivers of violence.

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.

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

This Corporate Plan shows how we achieve our purpose and promote an Australian society where human rights are enjoyed by everyone, everywhere, everyday.

2022

Children's Rights

'Mental Health shapes my life': COVID-19 & kids' wellbeing

Also available 'Mental Health shapes my life': COVID-19 & kids' wellbeing - Child-friendly version 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...

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

Child-friendly version of 'Mental health shapes my life': COVID-19 & kids' wellbeing (2022)

I’m Anne Hollonds, the National Children’s Commissioner. My job is to protect the rights of all children and young people in Australia and to make sure they get the help they need to be safe and well. In 2022, I asked children and their parents/guardians and grandparents across Australia what living...

Children's Rights

Child-friendly version of 'Mental health shapes my life': COVID-19 & kids' wellbeing (2022)

I’m Anne Hollonds, the National Children’s Commissioner. My job is to protect the rights of all children and young people in Australia and to make sure they get the help they need to be safe and well. In 2022, I asked children and their parents/guardians and grandparents across Australia what living...

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

The Bill proposes amendments to address concerns about the rigour of the selection and appointment process of Commissioners.

2022

Business and Human Rights

Migrant workers and their rights in Australia

The Australian Human Rights Commission and the Cleaning Accountability Framework have partnered together to develop a resource on the rights of migrant workers in Australia.

2022

Legal

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

Report into a safe place of detention - Australian Human Rights Commission 2022.