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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.

Media releases of the Respect@Work Council.

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.

The Consumer Survey on Online Copyright Infringement measures changes in how Australian internet users consume online copyright content.

Copyright Amendment (Access Reforms) Bill 2021

The terms of reference for this review require the department to examine any impediments in the Royal Commissions Act 1902 that might discourage a person from coming forward and sharing information with a royal commission.

The Religious Discrimination Bill, and associated legislation, will ensure Australians are protected from discrimination on the basis of religious belief or activity – just as they are protected from discrimination on the basis of age, sex, race and disability.

The Australian Government has responded to the Functional and Efficiency Review of the National Archives of Australia, undertaken by David Tune AO PSM.

Report of the UPR Working Group for Australia’s third cycle review

Australia’s statement to the UN Human Rights Council at the adoption of the Report of the UPR Working Group for Australia’s third cycle review

Submissions received for the public consultation paper on the National Register of Enduring Powers of Attorney.

Australia’s response to the UPR Working Group’s recommendations for Australia’s third cycle UPR review

We have prepared this paper to seek your views on possible arrangements for a National Register of Enduring Powers of Attorney (the National Register).

The Attorney-General commissioned the Functional and Efficiency Review of the National Archives of Australia to ensure the National Archives can undertake its important role to protect, preserve and use Commonwealth information in the digital age. David Tune AO PSM undertook the review, which is also known as the Tune Review.