Publications

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

LGBTIQ+

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

2021

Legal

Immigration detention following visa cancellation under section 501

Report into arbitrary detention and arbitrary interference with family

2021

Sex Discrimination

Equality across the board: Investing in workplaces that work for everyone (2021)

This report presents research into the collection and reporting of workplace data relevant to sexual harassment by ASX200 companies.

2021

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Management of COVID-19 risks in immigration detention (2021)

Learn how COVID-19 is a threat to people held in immigration detention, as the virus can spread quickly in enclosed, confined spaces such as detention

2021

Rights and Freedoms

Ms PQ and Ms PR v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2021)

Report into a failure to treat persons deprived of their liberty with humanity and respect for their dignity

2021

Sex Discrimination

Change the Routine: Report on the Independent Review into Gymnastics in Australia (2021)

Placing the voices of children and young people and their families at the centre, this report outlines the Commission’s key findings and presents 12 recommendations for whole of sport change.

2021

Disability Rights

Adaptable housing for people with disability in Australia: a scoping study (2021)

There are 4.4 million people with disability in Australia, yet the availability of appropriate accessible housing remains a challenge for many Australians with disability.