Publications

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Reports to the Minister under the AHRC Act

In addition to receiving complaints of unlawful discrimination, the Commission can inquire into complaints of breaches of human rights and workplace discrimination under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) (AHRC Act).

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Ismail Mirza Jan v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)

View a report into arbitrary detention in the case of Ismail Mirza Jan v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Border Protection).

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KA, KB, KC and KD v Commonwealth of Australia

View a report into arbitrary detention and inhumane conditions of detention in the case of KA, KB, KC and KD v Commonwealth of Australia.

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PJ v AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited

Explore a report into discrimination in employment on the basis of a criminal record in the case of PJ v AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited.

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Tapara v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)

[2014] AusHRC 91

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Immigration detainees with adverse security assessments

[2014] AusHRC 92

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Casenote: Plaintiff M76/2013 v Minister for Immigration, Multicultural Affairs and Citizenship [2013] HCA 53

The High Court found that the Department of Immigration acted on the basis of an error of law when it refused to refer the plaintiff’s case to the Minister for Immigration for consideration of whether to allow her to make a protection visa application.

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Casenote: Haraksin v Murrays Australia Ltd (No 2) [2013] FCA 217

Court finds Murrays discriminated by failing to provide an accessible coach service

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Casenote: Monis v The Queen [2013] HCA 4

Important High Court cases on freedom of expression Two sets of decisions issued last week by the High Court of Australia highlight the need for continuing discussion of options for improved legislative frameworks to protect freedom of expression and other human rights. In Attorney-General for South...

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Casenote: Monis v The Queen [2013] HCA 4

SUMMARY: Two sets of decisions issued last week by the High Court of Australia highlight the need for continuing discussion of options for improved legislative frameworks to protect freedom of expression and other human rights.

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DA v Commonwealth of Australia (Department Federal Police)

2012 DA v Commonwealth of Australia (Department Federal Police) Report into discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record [2012] AusHRC 59

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Review of the Federal Unlawful Discrimination Jurisdiction

Change and Continuity: Review of the Federal Unlawful Discrimination Jurisdiction September 2000 - September 2002 This review was prepared following legislative changes affecting the enforceability of decisions made under federal discrimination law. Click on the links below to access: "Change and...

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AI v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)

Explore a report into arbitrary detention with family in the case of AI v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Border Protection).

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Ogawa v Commonwealth (DIAC)

View a report into arbitrary detention in the case of Ogawa v Commonwealth (Department of Immigration and Citizenship).

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Lee family and Misinale family v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)

Explore a report into the best interest of the child regarding arbitrary interference in the case of the Misinale family v Commonwealth of Australia.