Rights and Protections Publications

2804/2016 concerning the disclosure of personal information

On 23 February 2023, the Attorney-General, the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP, chaired then inaugural ministerial roundtable on copyright in Melbourne.

The proposed reforms are aimed at strengthening the protection of personal information and the control individuals have over their information. Stronger privacy protections would support digital innovation and enhance Australia’s reputation as a trusted trading partner.

An independent evaluation undertaken by Inside Policy of the Elder Abuse Service Trials to assess the extent to which older people felt supported and the extent to which the services met their needs.

Research report into damages awarded and cost orders in Australian unlawful discrimination proceedings, conducted by the Australian National University, pursuant to recommendations 24 and 25 of the Respect@Work Report.

2365/2014 concerning immigration detention and avenues to challenge detention

2900/2016 concerning detention due to mental impairment

The purpose of this brief is to provide the Attorney General with a compendium of useful information about their department and portfolio to assist them in their duties.

The author alleged that Australia would violate article 3 of the CAT if the author was returned to Sri Lanka. The author's application for a protection visa was refused. The Committee found that Australia would not be in violation if the author was removed.

The author alleged that Australia would violate article 3 of the CAT if the author was returned to Sri Lanka. The author’s application for a protection visa was refused. The Committee found that Australia would not be in violation if the author was removed.

The author alleged that Australia would violate article 3 of the CAT if the author was returned to Sri Lanka. The author’s application for a protection visa was refused. The Committee found that Australia would not be in violation if the author was removed.

The author alleged that Australia would violate article 3 of the CAT if the author was returned to China. The author's application for a protection visa was refused. The Committee found that Australia would not be in violation if the author was removed.

The author alleged that Australia would violate article 3 of the CAT if the author was returned to Sri Lanka. The author's application for a protection visa was refused. The Committee found that Australia would not be in violation if the author was removed.

The author alleged that Australia would violate articles 1 and 3 of the CAT if the author was returned to Sri Lanka. The author's application for a protection visa was refused. The Committee found that Australia would not be in violation if the author was removed.

The author alleged that Australia had violated articles 12, 14, 15, 16, 17 and 21 due to his compulsory mental health treatment under Victorian legislation concerning mental health patients. The Committee considered the communication was inadmissible.

The author, an Irish national, alleged that Australia had violated articles 4, 5 and 18 of the CPRD because she was refused a work visa on the basis of health requirements. The Committee found that Australia had failed to fulfil its obligations under articles 4, 5 and 18.

The author, an Irish national, alleged that Australia had violated articles 4, 5 and 18 of the CPRD because she was refused a work visa on the basis of health requirements. The Committee found that Australia had failed to fulfil its obligations under articles 4, 5 and 18.

The Respect@Work Council Annual Report 2021-2022 provides information about the Council's work and achievements over its first 12 months of operations and key deliverables proposed for 2022-23.

Submissions received in response to draft Copyright Amendment (Access Reform) Bill 2021 (the Bill), so that interested individuals and organisations can have their say.

The government consulted on stakeholder views on the operation of the Copyright Amendment (Online Infringement) Act.