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Australian Human Rights Commission

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AHRC
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Australian human rights assessment 2026: report card


The report card provides an overview of Australia's current track record in relation to advancing and protecting human rights. It assesses the current state of human rights protection against six key categories: democratic freedoms; economic justice; racism and migration; First Peoples’ justice; safety; equality and fairness.
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The struggle to be seen, the power in being heard


This report reflects the voices and experiences of hundreds of people from Jewish, Muslim, Palestinian, Arab and Israeli communities in Australia. The insights shared by project participants reveal the profound pain and distress caused by increased racism targeting the affected communities. The report also reveals how racism has escalated in these communities.
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Equal identities: a human rights review of the experiences of trans and gender diverse people in Australia


The report explores challenges facing trans and gender diverse people across all domains of Australian society. It draws on the expertise, insight, lived and living experience shared in 97 submissions, as well as Australian and international research. It identifies what must change to ensure trans and gender diverse people can fully realise their human rights.
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Respect at Uni: study into antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism and the experience of First Nations people


The largest and most comprehensive examination of racism in Australian universities. Its findings highlight that racism is deeply embedded across Australian universities and has profound impacts on students and staff. Racism occurs at similar rates at all Australian universities, confirming it is a systemic issue. The report makes 47 recommendations to Government and universities.
Guide

Disability discrimination and the workplace


A practical guide outlining the rights of people with disability at work and employers’ responsibilities to ensure fair, inclusive employment. It explains the requirement to assess applicants on their ability to perform essential job tasks and the legal duty to provide reasonable adjustments such as modifying recruitment, equipment or work practices unless this causes unjustifiable...