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25 September 2018Webpage
Culture & diversity
Learn how the Commission supports a diverse workforce and understands that a positive workplace culture is key to any effective organisation. -
Rights and Freedoms29 January 2024Media Release
Statement on the ruling of the International Court of Justice 26 January 2024
The Australian Human Rights Commission reiterates our calls for: human rights to be respected for Palestinians and Israelis; the need to uphold international humanitarian and human rights law; and the rights to protest, freedom of assembly and association. Following the interim ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 26 January, we join calls for: urgently needed basic services and ... -
Disability Rights17 January 2019Publication
A future without violence for people with disability - EasyRead (2018)
You have the right to be safe and treated well. Easy Read guide prepared by Council for Intellectual Disability. -
Rights and Freedoms18 November 2020Webpage
What human rights are at particular risk of being restricted during a pandemic?
Learn how human rights were restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic and how vulnerable people and groups were subjected to more human rights incursions. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice12 February 2021Media Release
CLOSE THE GAP: We’re waiting but we will not be left wanting
The Close the Gap Campaign looks forward to seeing a comprehensive report on the refreshed targets for Closing the Gap by July. The campaign notes today’s announcement that the release of the Closing the Gap data has been pushed back to July in order to allow a full reporting year since the signing of the new National Agreement with the Coalition of Peaks on Closing the Gap. The Close the Gap ... -
LGBTIQ+13 June 2019Media Release
New guidelines launched to promote the inclusion of transgender and gender diverse people in sport
Sport and human rights leaders are encouraging all Australians to “stand for inclusivity”, launching new guidelines that promote the inclusion of transgender and gender diverse people in sport. National Guidelines for the inclusion of transgender and gender diverse people in sport were launched in Melbourne today. The Guidelines were developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission in ... -
Children's Rights24 August 2022Media Release
Survey shows children need better mental health support
A national survey examining the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people during the COVID-19 pandemic shows children and their families need better support from schools and mental health services. An initiative of the National Children's Commissioner, the survey found that children most commonly seek mental health support from their families, friends and schools. However, these ... -
Rights and Freedoms11 November 2022Media Release
Human Rights Commissioner to raise juvenile and immigration detention concerns with UN torture committee in Geneva
Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner is set to appear before the United Nations Committee Against Torture in Geneva next week to provide analysis of how Australia measures up against our obligations under the UN’s Convention Against Torture (CAT) and its associated Optional Protocol (OPCAT). -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice11 May 2023Media Release
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to ‘design’ their future with new national approach to First Nations gender justice
Bold new approaches from First Nations Australian women for improving their future have been unveiled at a historic summit in Canberra, including a new National Framework for Action and a new dedicated First Nations Gender Justice Institute at the Australian National University. The new measures have been highlighted at the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) National Summit , Australia’s most ... -
Rights and Freedoms9 July 2020News story
Commission warns of ASIO Bill overreach
The Australian Human Rights Commission has called for a redraft of a new Bill to amend ASIO’s powers. The Commission raised wide-ranging human rights concerns in a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security inquiry into the effectiveness of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill 2020. The Bill contains a number of changes to the current ... -
Age Discrimination22 July 2020Media Release
Urgent call to harmonise powers of attorney
Australia’s Age Discrimination Commissioner, the Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO, has called on the federal and state and territory Attorneys-General to act urgently to implement the Australian Law Reform Commission’s (ALRC) recommendations on powers of attorney at the COAG meeting on 27 July. The Australian Human Rights Commission has heard from lawyers, peak bodies and frontline workers of a sharp rise ... -
Legal13 September 2023Publication
Mr RG v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2023)
Mr RG v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2023] AusHRC 148 Report into a safe place of detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2023 ... -
Legal13 September 2023Publication
Mr Watt v State of NSW (Corrective Services NSW) (2023)
Mr Watt v State of New South Wales (Corrective Services NSW) [2023] AusHRC 149 Inquiry into complaints made by Mr Adam Watt that certain acts and practices during his detention in NSW correctional centres were inconsistent with or contrary to his human rights Australian Human Rights Commission 2023 ... -
Legal15 November 2023Publication
Mr JC v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2023)
Mr JC v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2023] AusHRC 153 Report into arbitrary detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2023 ... -
Legal23 November 2023Publication
Mr EK v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2023)
Arbitrary immigration detention, disproportionate use of force, Serco, Home Affairs, ICCPR, safe place of detention, breach of human rights in detention, border force -
Legal30 November 2023Publication
Mr DC v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2023)
Report into arbitrary detention and arbitrary interference with family -
11 December 2023Webpage
Positive Duty Form
The Commission investigates and enforces compliance with the positive duty. Share concerns about an organization's compliance by completing our online Positive Duty Form. -
Rights and Freedoms4 March 2020Publication
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 ... -
Legal24 April 2024Publication
Mr KO v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2024)
Mr KO v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2024] AusHRC 162 Report into arbitrary detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2024 ... -
Legal30 April 2024Publication
Mr BX v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2024)
Mr BX v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2024] AusHRC 163 Report into use of force Australian Human Rights Commission 2024 ...
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