Disability Rights
Guidelines for the targeted recruitment of people with disability
The Guidelines provide information about designing and implementing targeted recruitment strategies for people with disability.
Publications
Disability Rights
Legal
Casenote: Haraksin v Murrays Australia Ltd (No 2) [2013] FCA 217
Court finds Murrays discriminated by failing to provide an accessible coach service
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Tell Me About: Bridging Visas for Asylum Seekers
1. What are bridging visas? Bridging visas are temporary visas which allow people to legally reside in the Australian community while they are applying for a longer term visa, appealing a decision relating to their visa, or making arrangements to leave Australia. Bridging visas can be granted to...
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Human Rights standards for immigration detention
This publication, Human rights standards for immigration detention, sets out benchmarks for the humane treatment of people held in immigration detention
Legal
Casenote: Monis v The Queen [2013] HCA 4
Important High Court cases on freedom of expression Two sets of decisions issued last week by the High Court of Australia highlight the need for continuing discussion of options for improved legislative frameworks to protect freedom of expression and other human rights. In Attorney-General for South...
Legal
Casenote: Monis v The Queen [2013] HCA 4
SUMMARY: Two sets of decisions issued last week by the High Court of Australia highlight the need for continuing discussion of options for improved legislative frameworks to protect freedom of expression and other human rights.
Rights and Freedoms
Human rights issues raised by the third country processing regime
The Commission recognises the importance of effective border management and recognises that Australia has a right as a sovereign State to exclude non-citizens from its territory. However, Australia also has international obligations in relation to asylum seekers who come here, including those who...
Disability Rights
Advisory Note on streetscape, public outdoor areas, fixtures, fittings and furniture
The Commission has issued this Advisory Notes on streetscape, public outdoor areas, fixtures, fittings and furniture to assist those responsible for premises who are seeking to improve access on matters not covered by the Premises Standards.
Sex Discrimination
Investing in care: Recognising and valuing those who care
The Australian Human Rights Commission is focused on addressing sex discrimination and promoting gender equality in Australia – and ensuring the economic and financial security of all women. The Investing in care: Recognising and valuing those who care report examines the impact of unpaid caring...
Rights and Freedoms
Australia's Universal Periodic Review
Following Australia's appearance in the UPR process, the Australian Human Rights Commission committed to publishing an annual report on the status of implementation of the UPR recommendations. The series of annual reports will track Australia's performance in the lead up to its next review in 2015...
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Immigration detention on Christmas Island - Observations from visit to Immigration detention facilities on Christmas Island
Immigration detention on Christmas Island Observations from visit to Immigration detention facilities on Christmas Island
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
2012 Social Justice and Native Title Reports A Community Guide
Please be aware that this publication may contain the names or images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who may now be deceased. Reports Social Justice Report 2012 Native Title Report 2012
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
Human rights issues raised by the transfer of asylum seekers to third countries
Human rights issues raised by the transfer of asylum seekers to third countries’ sets out the Australian Human Rights Commission’s position in relation to steps taken recently by the Australian Government to transfer asylum seekers who arrive in Australia by boat to third countries for the...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Social Justice Report 2012
The theme of governance in the Social Justice and Native Title Reports for 2012 relates directly to my priorities concerning relationships and giving full effect to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Native Title Report 2012
Community Guide: Social Justice and Native Title Reports Also see Social Justice Report 2012 Transmittal Letter 26 October 2012 The Hon Nicola Roxon MP Attorney-General Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 Dear Attorney I am pleased to present to you the Native Title Report 2012 (the Report), which I...
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