Publications

Commission – General

Annual Report 2021-2022

3rd November, 2022

This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2021–2022 financial year.

Commission – General

Strategic Plan 2022-25

30th September, 2022

An Australian society in which human rights are respected, promoted and protected. Where every person is free and equal in dignity and rights.

Legal

Ms RC v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs)(2022)

28th September, 2022

Report into arbitrary detention.

Business and Human Rights

Responsible Business Conduct and the Tourism Industry in Vietnam: Guidance for Companies (2022)

13th September, 2022

Guidance to assist companies operating in the tourism industry in Vietnam to conduct their business responsibly and ensure that their operations promote and protect human rights.

Commission – General

Corporate Plan 2022 - 2023

31st August, 2022

This Corporate Plan shows how we achieve our purpose and promote an Australian society where human rights are enjoyed by everyone, everywhere, everyday.

Children's Rights

Child-friendly version of 'Mental health shapes my life': COVID-19 & kids' wellbeing (2022)

25th August, 2022

For more than two years, children and families in Australia have been living through the global COVID-19 pandemic. In early 2022, I asked children and their parents/guardians and grandparents, about their experiences during COVID-19, and what help they needed to recover.

Children's Rights

'Mental health shapes my life': COVID-19 & kids' wellbeing (2022)

25th August, 2022

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, children and their families have experienced unparalleled disruptions to their daily lives. Although the pandemic is far from over, it is important that we understand how children have dealt with these.

Commission – General

Briefing Note: Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment (Selection and Appointment) Bill 2022

1st August, 2022

The Bill proposes amendments to address concerns about the rigour of the selection and appointment process of Commissioners.

Business and Human Rights

Migrant workers and their rights in Australia

29th July, 2022

The Australian Human Rights Commission and the Cleaning Accountability Framework have partnered together to develop a resource on the rights of migrant workers in Australia.

Legal

Mr Vakhabov v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)

22nd July, 2022

Report into a safe place of detention - Australian Human Rights Commission 2022.

Rights and Freedoms

Mr AO v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2022)

19th May, 2022

Explore the report into the use of force in the case of Mr AO v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) from 2022.

Disability Rights

RetroFit Kit exhibition (2022)

10th May, 2022

The RetroFit Kit exhibition demonstrates how common Australian housing types could be systemically modified to achieve seamless and dignified home environments for people with disability, their families, carers and future occupants.

Children's Rights

Child-friendly version of Keeping kids safe and well (2022)

6th April, 2022

Most of the kids I spoke to said it was very important that the government listens to what they have to say.

Children's Rights

Keeping kids safe and well: your voices

6th April, 2022

Children and young people are experts in their own lives, and their insights are critical for understanding how we can better support their safety and wellbeing.

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

The detention of refugees following visa refusal or cancellation under section 501 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (2022)

28th March, 2022

Report into arbitrary detention.