The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the development of a national school curriculum, believing that the development of the curriculum is a unique opportunity to ensure all young Australians develop an understanding and appreciation for human rights.

The Australian Human Rights Commission visited the immigration detention facilities at Villawood from 21 to 25 February 2011. This report contains a summary of the key observations and concerns arising from the Commission’s visit. It focuses on conditions as they were at that time.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner outlines the historical circumstances that left Indigenous people out of the original Australian Constitution and the arguments for rectifying this omission. "One hundred and ten years ago years ago, Queen Victoria gave Royal Assent to the Australian Constitution, the founding document of our nation and pre-eminent...

Under the CPPP, police and communities worked together to plan and administer 38 projects across Australia. This report provides a review of the outcomes of these projects and provides some key findings and learnings for future community policing initiatives.

Many children in Australia are able to fully enjoy their human rights. However, the rights of some children are vulnerable. An independent national Children’s Commissioner with the power and mandate to listen to, understand and advocate for children could play an important role in promoting and protecting the rights of all children in Australia, particularly...