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Guides, statistics and facts about asylum seekers and refugees

Explore guides and resources explaining the rights of asylum seekers and refugees in Australia, including legal protections and support services.

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Explore OPCAT, the international treaty that establishes safeguards against torture and cruel treatment in places of detention worldwide. Understand how this

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There's nothing casual about racism

'There's nothing casual about racism' is a national anti-racism campaign for the Australian Human Rights Commission. It directly challenges the racism that appears in everyday life.

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There's nothing casual about racism

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Standards

Understand the human rights standards that apply to immigration detention in Australia, established to protect the rights and dignity of all detainees.

Race discrimination

Browse our guides, factsheets and statistics related to racial discrimination.

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Race discrimination

Race discrimination
Article
2 February 2026

Rights and freedoms

Rights and Freedoms
Article
15 November 2025

Statistics about refugees and people seeking asylum

Immigration and detention
Statistics
25 March 2025

Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT)

Immigration and detention, International
Article
20 February 2026

Australia’s international obligations

Immigration and detention
Article
4 April 2023

About immigration and detention in Australia

Immigration and detention
Article
15 November 2025

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17 November 2025

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