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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. -
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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)
The Commission considers that the declared areas provisions place significant restrictions on the human rights of persons affected by them. -
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