Rights and Protections Publications

A Bill for an Act to amend laws relating to human rights, and for related purposes.

The Human Rights Legislation Amendment (Freedom of Religion) Bill 2019 amends the Age Discrimination Act 2004, Charities Act 2013, Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Marriage Act 1961, Racial Discrimination Act 1975 and the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 in order to better protect the right to freedom of religion within existing Commonwealth legislation.

A national statement of principles relating to people who are unfit to plead or are not guilty by reason of cognitive or mental health impairment.

A high-level summary of the key focus areas for governments over the 2019-2023 period.

Commonwealth and state and territory government initiatives addressing priority areas of the National Plan.

A high-level summary of the key focus areas for governments over the 2019-2023 period

An outline of the range of work already underway across Australia as of March 2019 to prevent, intervene, respond to and mitigate abuse of older people.

19/2014 concerning the right to vote by secret ballot

Information on Australia's position on 290 recommendations Australia received.

Australia's mid-term report was delivered in 2018 and consists of an update to Australia's UPR monitoring webpage, and oral and written statements presented to the Human Rights Council on 21 September 2018.

2172/2012 concerning changing gender on a birth certificate while married.

2172/2012 concerning changing gender on a birth certificate while married.

The Australian Government is proud to present the second Open Government National Action Plan 2018-20. The Plan has been informed by an extensive five-stage consultation process involving both the Australian community and representatives from the Australian Government. Altogether, we received over 100 comments and submissions from the Australian community which have helped to shape and deliver the eight targeted commitments in this new Plan.

35/2016 concerning the ability to perform jury duty

Submissions on the draft Copyright Amendment (Service Providers) Regulations 2018

The objective of this Manual is to provide Commonwealth entities with a tool to assist them in implementing the IP Principles.

The Australian Government is a major investor in the creation and development of intellectual property (IP) through its many activities.

The Australian Government is encouraging greater ‘open’ access to its information.