Publications

Age Discrimination

Euthanasia, human rights and the law

This issues paper explores voluntary euthanasia by looking at the domestic regulatory environment in comparison to relevant international laws. It concludes with a human rights-based analysis of voluntary euthanasia and some commentary on the practice informed by human rights principles.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Close the Gap - Progress & Priorities report 2016

The Close the Gap Progress and priorities report 2016 was launched at Parliament House in Canberra on 10 February 2016 The report makes a number of recommendations and calls on governments to make Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing a major priority.

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

The health and well-being of children in immigration detention

The health and well-being of children in immigration detention Report to the Australian Human Rights Commission Monitoring Visit to Wickham Point Detention Centre, Darwin, NT (October 16 th – 18 th 2015) Professor Elizabeth Elliott AM MD MPhil MBBS FRACP FRCPCH FRCP Professor of Paediatrics and...

Childrens Rights

What does the Children’s Rights Report 2015 say?

In 2015 the National Children’s Commissioner conducted a national investigation into the impact of family and domestic violence on children. This version is for children and young people.

Childrens Rights

Children's Rights Report 2015 Summary

In 2015 the National Children’s Commissioner conducted a national investigation into the impact of family and domestic violence on children. This document provides a summary of the key findings and recommendations from the national investigation.

Education

An Introduction to Human Rights and Responsibilities (2016)

This resource has been designed to be used with an interactive whiteboard but can also be used on any internet enabled device, including a computer or tablet hooked up to a data projector.

Legal

Ms Bakhtiari and Master Reza Bakhtiari v Commonwealth of Australia

Review the case of Ms. Bakhtiari and Master Reza Bakhtiari v. Commonwealth of Australia.

Legal

HG v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)

Explore a report into arbitrary detention in the case of HG v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Border Protection).

Business and Human Rights

Human rights in supply chains: Promoting positive practice (2015)

In a landmark collaboration, the Australian Human Rights Commission partnered with two leaders in the business and human rights field to produce this report: the Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility and the Global Compact Network Australia.

Childrens Rights

Children's Rights Report 2015

This report outlines work the National Children's Commissioner has undertaken throughout 2014-15

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Native Title Reports

Native Title Reports Under the Native Title Act 1993, the Social Justice Commissioner is required to prepare a Native Title Report each year for federal Parliament. Through these reports the Commissioner gives a human rights perspective on native title issues and advocates for practical co-existence...