Publications

2023

Rights and Freedoms

A National Human Rights Act for Australia

Australia is the only liberal democracy in the world that does not have a national act or charter of rights that explains what people’s basic rights are and how they can be protected.

2022

Rights and Freedoms

Guidance Resource: Artificial intelligence and discrimination in insurance pricing and underwriting(2022)

The Guidance Resource provides information on avoiding discrimination when using artificial intelligence for insurance pricing and underwriting decisions.

2022

Rights and Freedoms

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

Mr AO v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs): Report into the use of force, May 2022.

2021

Rights and Freedoms

Free and Equal: A reform agenda for federal discrimination laws (2021)

This Position Paper sets out the Australian Human Rights Commission’s proposals for reforming federal discrimination law in Australia. It forms part of the Commission’s Free and Equal project: A National conversation on human rights.

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

Rights and Freedoms

Human Rights and Technology Final Report (2021)

This Report is the culmination of a major project on new and emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. The Report reflects the Commission’s extensive public consultation regarding the impact of new technologies on human rights.

2020

Rights and Freedoms

LF v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2020)

Report into arbitrary detention

2020

Rights and Freedoms

Using artificial intelligence to make decisions: Addressing the problem of algorithmic bias (2020)

We explore how the problem of algorithmic bias can arise in decision making that uses artificial intelligence (AI). This problem can produce unfair, and potentially unlawful, decisions.

2020

Rights and Freedoms

Mr AC v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2020)

Report into arbitrary detention

2020

Rights and Freedoms

PD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2020)

Report into arbitrary detention and use of handcuffs

2020

Rights and Freedoms

Freedom of Religion in Australia: a focus on serious harms (2020)

The right to freedom of religion is recognised in international human rights law and receives some protection in Australia’s federal, state and territory laws.

2020

Rights and Freedoms

Implementing OPCAT in Australia (2020)

The Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) aims to improve how people’s human rights are protected when they are detained.

2020

Rights and Freedoms

Mr Nauroze Anees v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)

Mr Nauroze Anees v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2019] AusHRC 133 Report into complaint of arbitrary detention and arbitrary interference with family

2019

Rights and Freedoms

Human Rights and Technology: Discussion Paper (2019)

This Discussion Paper sets out the Australian Human Rights Commission’s preliminary views on protecting and promoting human rights amid the rise of new technologies.

2019

Rights and Freedoms

Discussion paper: A model for positive human rights reform (2019)

This paper outlines what our current system of human rights protections looks like, how it is and isn’t effective in ensuring that government respects, protects and fulfils our human rights, why reforming the current system is critical, and options for reform.