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30 September 2020Redacted submissions
Redacted : Free and Equal: An Australian Conversation on Human Rights
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29 September 2020Redacted submissions
Redacted : Free and Equal: An Australian Conversation on Human Rights
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28 September 2020Redacted submissions
Redacted : Free and Equal: An Australian Conversation on Human Rights
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Asylum Seekers and Refugees
24 September 2020Publication![Cover page with ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ logo, case title “Hamedani v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2020] AusHRC 137"](/sites/default/files/styles/search_results_image/public/2020-09/2020_AusHRC_137_Final-1_500px.jpg?itok=oBtf_z-3)
Hamedani v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2020)
Hamedani v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2020] AusHRC 137 Report into arbitrary detention -
Commission - General
14 September 2020VideoCelebrating human rights in 2020 - a different approach
Every year the Commission holds the Human Rights Awards to celebrate human rights achievements. However, given the extraordinary circumstances of 2020 we believe a new and different approach is needed to celebrate the many human rights heroes who have emerged this year. Stay connected with us on Facebook/Instagram for further announcements or sign up for our newsletter. -
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
14 September 2020Publication
Impacts of COVID-19 on children and young people who contact Kids Helpline (2020)
Kids Helpline and the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ have co-authored a report on the impacts of COVID-19 on children and young people who contact Kids Helpline. -
Rights and Freedoms
11 September 2020SubmissionReview of Australian Federal Police Powers (2020)
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (the Commission) makes this submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) in relation to its ‘Review of AFP Powers’. -
Commission - General
7 September 2020E-bulletin (Monthly)
September ebulletin
Celebrating human rights heroes in 2020 Every year the Commission holds the Human Rights Awards to celebrate human rights achievements. However, given the extraordinary circumstances of 2020 we believe a new and different approach is needed to celebrate the many human rights heroes who have emerged this year. View a short video from our Commissioners, and follow our social media pages as an … -
3 September 2020Redacted submissions
Redacted : Free and Equal: An Australian Conversation on Human Rights
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Rights and Freedoms
31 August 2020Submission
Review of the ‘declared areas’ provisions (2020)
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ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
28 August 2020Webpage
Convention on the Rights of the Child
The United Nations General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of the Child in November 1989. The Convention came into force on 2 September 1990. Read the Convention. -
Commission - General
28 August 2020Publication
Corporate Plan 2020 - 2021
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, everywhere, everyday. It has been prepared in accordance with s 35(1)(b) of the Public Governance -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
24 August 2020Publication
![Cover page of a report from the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ titled FZ v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2019] AusHRC 135, with a blue and white design.](/sites/default/files/styles/search_results_image/public/2020-08/%5B2019%5D-AusHRC-135_500px.jpg?itok=uf66rcxM)
FZ v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2019)
FZ v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2019] AusHRC 135 Report into use of force against Mr FZ in immigration detention -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
24 August 2020Publication
Mr AP v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)
Mr AP v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2019] AusHRC 134 Report into complaint of arbitrary detention -
Race Discrimination
19 August 2020Project
Racial Equality Review of Basketball Australia
In an ongoing effort to ensure that basketball is an inclusive sport, Basketball Australia engaged the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ to undertake a Racial Equality Review (the Review) of the sport at a national level. The Commission engaged with current and former national players and their families, coaches, administrators, and Basketball Australia staff through interviews, focus… -
Education12 August 2020Webpage
Business and Human Rights (2015 and earlier)
Explore the intersection of business and human rights. -
Rights and Freedoms
12 August 2020Media Release
Combatting modern slavery in property and construction
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ and KPMG Banarra are today launching their first of five sector specific guides to help Australian businesses understand and manage their modern slavery risks. Property, Construction and Modern Slavery: Practical responses to managing risks to people, is a practical guide to help this industry respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth)… -
Business and Human Rights
12 August 2020Publication
Property, Construction and Modern Slavery (2020)
A guide to help the property and construction industry respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). -
Commission - General
5 August 2020E-bulletin (Monthly)
August ebulletin
We have heard the words human rights quite a lot in recent weeks, in varied and sometimes inaccurate settings. Measures to protect our health and safety must be balanced with our rights and freedoms, but if there was ever a time to articulate where that line is, it would be now. Which is why last week, I took the step of writing a piece for a mainstream publication. While the pandemic… -
Employers31 July 2020Project
Upholding the rights of older workers
With support from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice, the Commission has developed an online training package on Upholding the rights of older workers. Access to this online training package is free of charge.