Australia’s draft seventh periodic report under the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Closes 18 Sep 2026

Australia’s draft seventh periodic report under CAT – Part 1 - Specific information on the implementation of Articles 1–16 of the CAT

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Legislative, administrative, judicial & other measures (Article 2)

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Asylum-seekers & non-refoulement (Article 3)

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Extradition or prosecution (Articles 5-9)

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Education & training (Article 10)

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Systematic review & prevention (Article 11)

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Independent investigation (Articles 12, 13)

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Redress and rehabilitation (Article 14)

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Corporal punishment and use of tasers (Article 16)

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