Rights and freedoms
Learn about what we're doing to protect people experiencing discrimination and how we're engaging with people wanting to make meaningful change.
Rights and Freedoms
Projects and reports
Submissions by the Commission
Explore submissions made by the Human Rights Commission to numerous departments and committees with the goal of promoting and protecting human rights.
Learn more about the Australian Human Rights Commission's summary of issues in Australian adult corrections and youth detention.
Understand the Commission's position on protecting education rights in remote and complex environments, including access and quality concerns.
Access the Commission's Senate submission on the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 and related bills, addressing human rights and discrimination concerns.
Wednesday, 15 April 2015Committee SecretarySenate Legal and Constitutional Affairs CommitteePO Box 6100Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomed the opportunity to make this submission into the National Housing and Homelessness Plan.
Read the Commission's submission examining the Australian Federal Police's use of spit hoods and associated human rights concerns and implications.
Read the Commission's submission on inspection standards for Queensland youth detention centres and prisons, addressing accountability and safeguards.
Explore the Commission's recommendations to strengthen safeguards and privacy protections in Australia's mandatory data retention regime and surveillance laws.
Explore the submission on the Law Enforcement Legislation Amendment (Powers) Bill 2015.
Past consultations and calls for submissions
We actively seek submissions for our inquiries, projects and conversations from a broad cross section of the community, as well as those with a special interest in particular issues.
Explore how COVID-19 measures impacted you and share your experiences.
Learn about a project to help identify what makes a good system of human rights protection for all Australians and what steps are needed to get there.
To identify the human rights risks and opportunities associated with the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
