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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
13 June 2025News story
We must end the national shame of Aboriginal deaths in custody
The President and all seven Commissioners of the Australian Human Rights Commission are united in our demand for immediate reform over the ongoing crisis of Aboriginal deaths in custody. -
Legal
6 June 2025PublicationMr EL v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2025)
Mr EL v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2025] AusHRC 179 Report into arbitrary detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2025 -
Legal
6 June 2025Publication
Mr Belmont v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)
Mr Belmont v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2025] AusHRC 178 Report into arbitrary detention, and arbitrary interference with family Australian Human Rights Commission 2025 -
Legal
6 June 2025Publication
Ms QD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2025)
Ms QD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2025] AusHRC 177 Report into arbitrary detention, and failure to treat a person deprived of their liberty with humanity and respect for their inherent dignity Australian Human Rights Commission 2025 -
Legal
6 June 2025Publication
Mr TZ and Mr UA v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs) (2025)
Mr TZ and Mr UA v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2025] AusHRC 176 Report into arbitrary detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2025 -
Commission - General
13 May 2025News storyData breach notification
The Australian Human Rights Commission has been affected by a data breach concerning attachments uploaded to the Commission’s web forms on its website. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
30 April 2025News story
Explainer: Commonwealth v Yunupingu and compensation for native title
On 12 March 2025, the High Court handed down judgment in the case of Commonwealth v Yunupingu. -
Legal
24 April 2025Publication
Mr Kuster v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)
The Australian Human Rights Commission investigated a complaint by Mr. Gus Thomas Kuster against the Department of Home Affairs, alleging a human rights breach. -
Disability Rights
1 April 2025PublicationGuidelines on equal access to digital goods and services
Discover how these guidelines help organisations provide accessible digital goods and services, ensuring compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act. -
LGBTIQ+
31 March 2025News storySex Discrimination Commissioner celebrates Trans Day of Visibility
On International Trans Day of Visibility, the Australian Human Rights Commission recognises and affirms the rights, dignity, and contributions of trans and gender diverse people. -
Race Discrimination
3 March 2025News story
We must not risk going backwards on racism
Our education system is built for white knowledge and our workplaces elevate white people into leadership by default. This is not just a mere inconvenience for people who experience racism – these systems cause harm to communities, so that those who benefit can thrive. -
Children's Rights
27 February 2025News story
Applications open: National Children's Commissioner
Applications are now open for the National Children's Commissioner role. The National Children’s Commissioner leads the Commission’s work about the rights of children. This work includes: promoting understanding and acceptance of, and compliance with, the Convention on the Rights of the Child promoting discussion and awareness of issues affecting children undertaking research and education -
Rights and Freedoms
26 February 2025Publication
'Collateral Damage' Report Into Australia's COVID-19 Pandemic Response
This major new report about the COVID-19 pandemic by the Australian Human Rights Commission highlights how critical gaps in the emergency response could be improved upon in future crises. -
Rights and Freedoms
19 February 2025News story
Explainer: New national and NSW hate crime laws
The Australian Government and NSW Government recently updated their hate crime laws. This explainer is designed to help readers better understand these changes and the potential human rights implications.