Annual reports

Our yearly report on the state of the world's human rights across 157 countries and territories, as well as a detailed review of Australia's human rights record.

Financial reports

A break-down of Amnesty International Australia's detailed audited accounts, as well as our Director's Report reviewing our operations during the past year.

Policy documents

Our Constitution

A constitution is a set of rules - often codified in a written document - which set out the objects (or mission) of an organisation, its principles and rules of operation.

The Amnesty International Australia Constitution was adopted in May 2002. The version accessible below incorporates amendments made in June 2006, July 2008, November 2009 and July 2010.

Our Board Charter

This Board Charter sets out the role, composition, responsibilities and accountabilities of the Board of Directors of Amnesty International Australia and is underpinned by our vision and the principles that have been adopted to strengthen our democracy. This Charter is a living document and is subject to periodic review.

The Board Charter assists Directors in fulfilling their responsibilities to the highest standard and applies to the Board as a collective body and to individual Directors for the course of their term

The conduct of the Board is also governed by the Constitution of Amnesty International Australia.

Amnesty International Statute

International NGO accountability charter

Amnesty International is a signatory to the International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO) Accountability Charter. See the Charter below (or download it (pdf 60kb)) or visit the INGO Accountability Charter website for more information.