Publications

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Mr IB and Mr IC v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2019)

Report into arbitrary detention

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Ms BK, Ms CO and Mr DE on behalf of themselves and their families v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)

The Australian Human Rights Commission has conducted an inquiry into three complaints arising from the practice of the Australian Government of sending to Nauru families with young children who arrived in Australia seeking asylum.

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Ms HM and Master YM v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)

Ms HM and Master YM v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2018] AusHRC 127 Report into arbitrary interference with family and failure to consider the best interests of the child Introduction to this inquiry This is a report setting out the findings of the Australian Human Rights...

Legal

Mr TA and Miss TB v Commonwealth of Australia

Mr TA and Miss TB v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2019] AusHRC 132 Report into arbitrary interference with family and failure to consider the best interests of the child

Rights and Freedoms

Factsheet: Guide to the protections for freedom of religion (2019)

There are a number of protections for freedom of religion in Australian law. At the federal level, a person may make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission or to the Fair Work Commission about discrimination on the basis of religion that occurs in the context of employment.

Commission – General

Corporate Plan 2019 - 2020

Respect for human rights and freedoms is the cornerstone of a cohesive and peaceful society in which everyone can make a contribution and feel safe and included. This Corporate Plan shows how we achieve our purpose and promote an Australian society where human rights are enjoyed by everyone...

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Risk management in immigration detention (2019)

This report examines the human rights implications of current risk management practices in immigration detention. It is based on information gathered during inspections of four immigration detention facilities conducted in the second half of 2018.

LGBTIQ+

Guidelines - Including transgender and gender diverse people in sport

These Guidelines have been developed to provide guidance to sporting organisations on promoting the inclusion and participation of transgender and gender diverse people in sport.

Sex Discrimination

Independent review of residential colleges at the Uni of New England

The Australian Human Rights Commission (‘the Commission’) was engaged by the University of New England (UNE) to undertake an independent, expert led review of the seven residential colleges at UNE. The review process led to a comprehensive understanding of: the culture at each of the seven UNE...