Australian Human Rights Commission
Annual Report 2021–22
Commission developed evaluation report of major
campaign including media coverage (including social
media) web analysis and key metrics. These were
reviewed with the majority of key metrics achieved.
Goal 3
Outcomes 3.1, 3.2 (both are PBS criterion)
Performance expectation
For outcome 3.1 Our
activities increase the
capacity of vulnerable
groups, communities and
their advocates to
understand and advocate for
their rights. [PBS criterion]
Participants and stakeholders,
in our consultations, research
and education, and informing
activities experience
participation, empowerment
and benefit.
For outcome 3.2
Our activities with
stakeholder organisations
lead to systemic and
sustained action, including
changes to organisational
policy and practice, to
protect and promote human
To what extent did we meet it?
The Commission delivered various education and
advocacy projects that give voice to people at risk of
human rights abuses this reporting period.
This included:
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Highlighting the mental health impacts of
COVID-19 pandemic on at-risk children and
young people
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Older Australians and employment program
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OPCAT implementation planning
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Developing spectator racism in sport guidelines
The Commission continued to work with a range of
stakeholders and partnerships to address complex
systemic issues across thematic areas.
This included developing sector tools and resources:
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with National Australia Bank
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Developing anti-discrimination guidelines for
actuaries in partnership with the Actuaries
Institute
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Child Rights Impact Assessment Tool in
collaboration with UNICEF
rights in their context.
Our activities with Australian
business increase their
capability to identify, prevent,
and address modern slavery in
Human Rights Assessment Tool in partnership
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