Asylum seekers and refugees
Discover the Commission’s latest work in the area of asylum seekers and refugees.
Asylum seekers and refugees
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Inquiries
Submissions by the Commission
Explore submissions made by the Human Rights Commission to numerous departments and committees with the goal of promoting and protecting human rights.
Read the Commission's submission on human rights concerns in the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Declared Areas) Bill 2024, affecting asylum seekers
Understand the human rights impacts of the Migration Amendment Bill 2024, including implications for asylum seekers and refugees in Australia.
Commission submission to Parliament on the Counter-Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023 and human rights risks for asylum seekers and refugees.
Read our April 2008 submission to the Australia 2020 Summit addressing asylum seekers, refugees, and human rights priorities for national reform.
Read the Commission's submission on prohibited items in immigration detention facilities and associated human rights concerns raised during 2020 parliamentary
Submission examining human rights obligations and protections within the independent review of the Australian Public Service, highlighting key recommendations
Read the Commission's submission on the Anti-Slavery Commissioner Bill 2023 and stronger protections against modern slavery in Australian workplaces.
Access the Commission's submission on stage 2 reforms to strengthen public sector whistleblowing protections and safeguard those reporting wrongdoing.
Read the Commission's submission on the Australian Citizenship Legislation Bill 2017, addressing human rights concerns in citizenship requirements.
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Lorraine Finlay
Human Rights Commissioner
Lorraine Finlay, Human Rights Commissioner, brings legal and academic expertise to protect freedoms and promote justice across Australia.
