This report explains how the Commission must not refer a matter directly to a prosecution authority but may only refer it to a law enforcement agency which will be responsible for any further investigation and prosecution of the matter. It finds that the current position is out of step with every other anti-corruption body in...

Australia is failing to implement effective, child rights-based approaches to reform child justice systems. This report investigates opportunities for reform based on evidence and the protection of human rights. It proposes an approach that addresses the social determinants of justice through upstream reform improving child health, learning and wellbeing.

Organisations in Australia are using blood analysis as a means of screening future employees for ‘health risks’ that they allege may impact on their performance of work. This report examines the need for new provisions within either or both privacy or workplace relations laws that set out the rights of workers to protect their sensitive...

From non-existent jobs and wages to the potential for human trafficking – migrant workers are being exploited under the existing Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme. This review sets out a range of urgent human rights concerns and provides recommendations for improving the scheme.

The final report on abuse and neglect in State and faith-based institutions between 1950 and 1999. This report shines a light on the myriad ways that these institutions and their leaders failed in their duty of care to hundreds of thousands of children, young people and adults. Most of the factors that led or contributed...