Publications

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Tell Me About: The ‘Enhanced Screening Process’

Learn about the 'enhanced screening process' and how it's applied to unauthorised maritime arrivals to see if their claims will inhibit their removal.

Commission – General

AHRC Agency Multicultural Plan 2013-15

Multicultural access and equity policy: Respecting diversity. Improving responsiveness.

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Background paper: Human rights issues raised by visa refusal or cancellation under section 501 of the Migration Act

This background paper sets out some basic information about the process of visa refusal and cancellation under section 501, and discusses these human rights concerns about the process and its consequences.

Sex Discrimination

Women in male-dominated industries: A toolkit of strategies (2013)

This toolkit is designed to assist leaders in organisations to develop and implement constructive and sustainable strategies to increase the representation of women in non-traditional roles in male-dominated industries. It provides practical suggestions and examples of different kinds of workplace...

Legal

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

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

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Human Rights standards for immigration detention

This publication, Human rights standards for immigration detention, sets out benchmarks for the humane treatment of people held in immigration detention

Legal

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...

Legal

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.

Rights and Freedoms

Human rights issues raised by the third country processing regime

The Commission recognises the importance of effective border management and recognises that Australia has a right as a sovereign State to exclude non-citizens from its territory. However, Australia also has international obligations in relation to asylum seekers who come here, including those who...

Disability Rights

Advisory Note on streetscape, public outdoor areas, fixtures, fittings and furniture

The Commission has issued this Advisory Notes on streetscape, public outdoor areas, fixtures, fittings and furniture to assist those responsible for premises who are seeking to improve access on matters not covered by the Premises Standards.

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Immigration detention on Christmas Island - Observations from visit to Immigration detention facilities on Christmas Island

Immigration detention on Christmas Island Observations from visit to Immigration detention facilities on Christmas Island