Publications

2023

Age Discrimination

Talking about my generation (2023)

Overview Discussions about ageism are often focused on negative stereotypes and discrimination against older people, but young people also experience negative attitudes and assumptions based on their age. This research sought to enrich the insights from the Commission’s 2021 What’s age got to do...

Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Australia’s international obligations

Australia is obliged under international law to protect the human rights of all asylum seekers and refugees, regardless of how or where they arrive.

2023

Legal

Mr Andrwas v The Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)(2023)

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

2023

Race Discrimination

Fact Sheet - International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination

The Australian Human Rights Commission has developed this fact sheet to demonstrate how 'harmony' hides structural and systemic racism.

2023

Rights and Freedoms

A National Human Rights Act for Australia

Australia is the only liberal democracy in the world that does not have a national act or charter of rights that explains what people’s basic rights are and how they can be protected.

2022

Race Discrimination

National Anti-Racism Framework Scoping Report

In March 2021, the Commission released a proposal for a National Anti-Racism Framework in response to enduring community calls for national action after heightened experiences of racism and racial inequality in recent years, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

2022

Technology and Human Rights

Guidance Resource: AI and Discrimination in Insurance

Learn more about avoiding discriminatory conduct when using artificial intelligence for insurance pricing and underwriting decisions.

2022

Sex Discrimination

Time for respect: Fifth national survey on sexual harassment in Australian workplaces

For the first time, the survey also asked about workers’ views on the actions taken by their employer’s action to address workplace sexual harassment.

2022

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Women’s Safety Policy Forum Outcomes Report November 2022

The Forum brought over 150 participants together including First Nations community members, practitioners, researchers, specialist experts and government participants to consider how to address the root causes and drivers of violence.

2022

Disability Rights

Guidelines for the targeted recruitment of people with disability (2022)

The Guidelines provide information about designing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies for people with disability.

2022

Commission – General

Annual Report 2021-2022

This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2021–2022 financial year.

2022

Commission – General

Strategic Plan 2022-25

An Australian society in which human rights are respected, promoted and protected. Where every person is free and equal in dignity and rights.

2022

Legal

Ms RC v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs)(2022)

Report into arbitrary detention.

2022

Business and Human Rights

Responsible Business Conduct and the Tourism Industry in Vietnam: Guidance for Companies (2022)

Guidance to assist companies operating in the tourism industry in Vietnam to conduct their business responsibly and ensure that their operations promote and protect human rights.

2022

Commission – General

Corporate Plan 2022 - 2023

This Corporate Plan shows how we achieve our purpose and promote an Australian society where human rights are enjoyed by everyone, everywhere, everyday.