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12 November 2013PublicationBD v Queensland (Department of Community Safety)
Explore a report into discrimination in employment on the basis of a criminal record in the case BD v Queensland (Department of Community Safety). -
Legal
12 November 2013Publication
Behme v Commonwealth of Australia
Behme v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations) Report into the right of the child to free primary education [2013] AusHRC 60 -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
8 November 2013Project
Refugees with adverse security assessments
The Commission has serious concerns about the situation for people who have been found to be refugees, but who have received adverse security assessments from the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (ASIO). For information about refugees with adverse security assessments, see the Commission’s fact sheet: Tell Me ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ: Refugees with Adverse Security Assessments. In August 2013… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
8 November 2013Project
Transfer of asylum seekers to third countries
Updated 6 January 2016 In August 2012 the Australian Government introduced a third country processing regime for asylum seekers who come to Australia by boat, without a valid visa. There are many aspects of this regime which may lead to breaches of Australia’s human rights obligations. The third country processing regime Following the release of the report by the Expert Panel on Asylum… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
8 November 2013Webpage
Index of Commission's work
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Commission - General
4 November 2013Webpage2015 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in Australia. The medal has a rich history of prestigious winners. -
Commission - General
29 October 2013Publication
Annual Report 2012-2013
The role of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ is to see that human rights and fundamental freedoms are understood and respected in law, policy and practice. The Commission is independent from government, with a legislative mandate, and recognised internationally as an ‘A Status’ National Human Rights Institution. We strive to resolve complaints, encourage positive law reform and build a…