The Australian Human Rights Institute produces world-leading research and advances debate on critical human rights issues. Our strategic and rigorous research transforms practices to mainstream human rights, with a focus on inequality and accountability.
The Australian Journal of Human Rights is seeking expressions of interest for two Current Perspectives Associate Editors as part of the Journal’s Editorial Board.
A record 13 human rights projects have been awarded funding from the Australian Human Rights Institute's 2026 seed funding and joint seed funding schemes.
Australian Climate Accountability Project Lead Maria Nawaz takes a look at what the full Federal Court is about to decide during an appeal on climate harms and Torres Strait culture.
Institute Associate and UNSW Law & Justice Professor Lucas Lixinski examines the Australian government's decision to reject United Nations recommendations on the rights of LGBTIQ+ people.
Large companies could soon pay fines and face criminal charges for failing to prevent modern slavery, under a new federal government crackdown. Professor Justine Nolan gives her verdict on the proposed reforms for The Conversation.
The Australian Human Rights Institute has expanded its work on climate change and human rights to include a project focusing on greenhouse gas emissions from Australia’s huge gas and coal exports.
The Australian Human Rights Institute co-founded a new national research, policy and education centre to improve health outcomes for all Australians and challenge the ‘one-size-fits-all’ male-centric approach to medical care.
