The Castan Centre was established in 2000 to meet the need for, and interest in, the study of human rights law globally, regionally and in Australia.
It supports the development of legislation and government policy that respects, protects, and fulfils human rights, and develops research on human rights issues and the law, including book chapters, academic journal articles, reports and submissions to inquiries by government and United Nations bodies.
[citation needed] The Castan Centre strongly advocates for Australia to be a leader in the promotion and protection of human rights domestically, in the Asia-Pacific region, and across the globe.
The Castan Centre's research, policy, and advocacy work is wide ranging and covers both domestic and international human rights issues.
[9] The Castan Centre frequently utilises social media to run innovative public education campaigns on human rights to reach new audience.
Through its media engagements, the Castan Centre reaches wider audience by providing expert advice on public issues relating to human rights.