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Learn how people can't be found guilty of a criminal offence that was not viewed as a criminal offence under the law at the time when it was committed.

Learn all about how people with a disability have the same rights as people who are living without a disability under Australian law.

Under article 18 of the ICCPR, any actions which fall within the four types of manifestation of belief (worship, observance, teaching and practice) can, in certain circumstances, be subject to limitation by the State. The freedom to manifest religion in sub-paragraph 18(1) is qualified by the limitations set out in sub-paragraph 18(3), including those which are ‘necessary to protect…the

Back to rights and freedoms: right by right Introduction | International scrutiny | Commission work | More information | Comments Introduction ICCPR Article 10 states: All persons deprived of their liberty shall be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person. (a) Accused persons shall, save in exceptional circumstances, be segregated from convicted…

Learn how Australians could once be imprisoned on the grounds of not fulfilling a contract and how this is no longer the case.

Back to rights and freedoms:right by right Article 12 | International scrutiny | Resources | Comments Article 12 ICCPR Article 12 states: Everyone lawfully within the territory of a State shall, within that territory, have the right to liberty of movement and freedom to choose his residence. Everyone shall be free to leave any country, including his own. The above-mentioned rights shall not…

Learn about how under international law, human rights are to be recognised for all individuals in Australia, including refugees and asylum seekers.

Learn how under human rights law, all Australians are entitled to an independent and impartial public hearing in all court and tribunal proceedings.

Education resources linked from this page were produced by the former Human Rights Commission established under the Human RIghts Commission Act 1981. This Commission ceased to exist in 1986 pursuant to a sunset clause in its legislation and was replaced by the current Commission. Resources linked here have been added to this site for historical and archival purposes and should not be assumed…

Read about the Commission's work in relation to ending slavery, including any forced or compulsory labour, along with the slave trade.

Back to rights and freedoms: right by right Introduction | Commission work | International scrutiny | More information | Comments Introduction ICCPR Article 9 states: Everyone has the right to liberty and security of person. No one shall be subjected to arbitrary arrest or detention. No one shall be deprived of his liberty except on such grounds and in accordance with such procedure as are …