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15 April 2024PublicationMr DL and Mr DM v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs) (2024)
Mr DL and Mr DM v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2024] AusHRC 160 Report into arbitrary detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2024 -
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18 March 2024Publication
Mr KJ v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)(2024)
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Commission – General
14 March 2024Speech‘Bringing rights home—mapping an agenda on human rights in Australia
‘Bringing rights home—mapping an agenda on promoting, protecting and fulfilling human rights in Australia Michael Kirby Justice Oration 2021 Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission The annual Kirby orations pay tribute to Michael Kirby’s commitment to social justice and human rights and his relationship as friend, colleague and mentor to Victoria… -
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15 April 2024Publication
Mr OA, Miss OB and Mstr OC v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs)
Mr OA, Miss OB and Master OC v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2024] AusHRC 161 Report into arbitrary detention and arbitrary interference with family Australian Human Rights Commission 2024 -
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14 February 2024Publication
Mr Jdid v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)(2024)
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29 January 2024Publication
Mr FF v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2024)
Mr FF v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2024] AusHRC 156 Report into arbitrary detention and a safe place of detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2024 -
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30 October 2024SubmissionDoxxing and Privacy Reform
Learn more about how doxxing may impact the human rights of people subject to the release of personal information -
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15 January 2024Publication
Mr KX v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2024)
Mr KX v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2023] AusHRC 155 Report into use of force and arbitrary interference with family Australian Human Rights Commission 2024 -
Rights and Freedoms
30 October 2024News story
COVID Review a good start, but human toll must be recognised
The findings of a federal review into the country’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted more needs to be done by all levels of governments to acknowledge the human cost of the pandemic response and ultimately restore public trust, says Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner, Lorraine Finlay. -
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24 November 2023Publication
Mr Anees v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs) (2023)
Report into a failure to treat a person deprived of their liberty with humanity and respect for their inherent dignity -
Commission – General
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The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (the Declaration) affirms the minimum standards for the survival, dignity, security and well-being of Indigenous peoples worldwide and enshrines Indigenous peoples’ right to be different. The Declaration was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in September 2007. This was the culmination of more than 20 years of negotiation… -
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30 November 2023Publication
Mr DC v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2023)
Report into arbitrary detention and arbitrary interference with family -
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23 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 -
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15 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 -
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10 November 2023Publication
Mr VA v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2023)
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8 March 2023Publication
Andrwas v The Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)
Mr Andrwas v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2023] AusHRC 147 Report into a safe place of detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2023 -
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13 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 -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechLaunch of the Home to Home Digital Stories Exhibition (2012)
Whether you're recovering from the celebrations of your 19th birthday and experience a severe asthma attack; enjoying the highs and lows of a three-month-old baby and have a stroke; enjoying life when an assault causes a brain injury; or playing doubles with Sam Stosur when you have a skate-boarding accident; acquiring a disability can be a very tough experience. -
Commission – General
31 October 2024Speech
Human Rights Act for NSW
Advocating for a NSW Human Rights Act, Hugh de Kretser emphasizes its importance for First Nations and all citizens, highlighting the need for comprehensive human rights protections.
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