The children of parents who are detained or deported under Australia's immigration system experience a range of harms. This report includes children and young people’s thoughts on how they could be ...

Each of us has a role in ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people feel safe, respected and that their rights are upheld within our communities. Overall, Aboriginal and Torres Strait ...

The AIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research is informed by recognition and respect for the rights of Indigenous peoples to be fully engaged in any processes, projects ...

Commissioner Kayess says the NDIS overhaul needs to ensure that the human rights principles which underpinned the creation of the NDIS continue to shape its future. Commissioner Kayess says the ...

This fact sheet provides information on issues raised in the report card as well as findings from a range of reports and submissions made by the Commission over the past 12 months. Australia’s ...

Commission welcomes Commonwealth Ombudsman's probe into Integrated Assessment Tool used in aged care. Scrutiny needed where automated decisions affect access to care and costs. Human oversight, along ...

Queensland residents are invited to attend a FREE seminar in Brisbane about advancing human rights. With so many issues currently impacting on the rights of people across Australia, an upcoming ...

Employers have a positive duty to eliminate, as far as possible, workplace sexual harassment, sexist conduct, sex discrimination and related victimisation. Equality at Work is a national initiative ...

The Australian Human Rights Commission's submission to the NSW Select Committee on Youth Justice highlights the need to move away from punitive responses to children’s offending and towards ...

New amendment to the Disability Discrimination Act will stop life insurers from charging more, refusing cover or treating people unfairly based on genetic test results. The changes remove barriers to ...

The report finds trans and gender‑diverse people face consistent discrimination across education, healthcare, workplaces, housing and the justice system, with serious impacts on safety and ...

Everyone from across Australia is invited to attend one of 9 seminars about how we can work together to strengthen our country’s commitment to – and accountability for – protecting and advancing human ...