Rights and Protections Publications

718/2015 concerning removal to Sri Lanka

The author alleged that Australia would violate article 3 of the CAT if the author was

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 returned.

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 the communication was inadmissible.

The author alleged that Australia would violate article 3 of the CAT if the author was returned to Sri Lanka. The Committee found that Australia would not be in violation if the author was returned.

The author alleged that Australia would violate article 3 of the CAT if the author was returned to Vietnam. The Committee found the communication was inadmissible.

The author alleged that Australia would violate article 3 of the CAT if the author was returned to Pakistan. The Committee found that Australia would not be in violation if the author was returned.

The author alleged that Australia had violated articles 5, 12, 13, 14, 15, 19, 25, 26 and 28 of the CPRD. The Committee found that Australia had failed to fulfil its obligations under articles 5, 12, 13, 14 and 15.

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

2296/2013 concerning the independence of investigation into fatal shooting by police.

Elder abuse may involve physical harm, misuse of your money, sexual abuse, emotional abuse or neglect.

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The following submissions were received.

We received approximately 7,000 submissions, including a number of campaign-based submissions. The department has published over 290 submissions. These represent the majority of submissions received (5,102) including all submissions from organisations and all campaign-based submissions.

35/2016 concerning the ability to perform jury duty

In 2020, these options were considered to determine the appropriate government response to streamline access to information about enduring powers of attorney (EPOA) and reduce the uncertainty regarding whether a document, as presented, can be relied upon as the basis for financial transactions. 

Religious discrimination legislation – Key changes from first exposure draft

Religious discrimination legislation – Key changes from first exposure draft

Explanatory notes on draft legislation for Consultation

Religious discrimination legislation consultation 2019