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Race Discrimination

National Anti-Racism Framework

The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a plan to develop a National Anti-Racism Framework. The Commission is working with all levels of Government, peak bodies, human rights agencies and community organisations to progress the Framework.

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Childrens Rights

Child-friendly version of the Children's Rights Report 2014

In December 2014, the National Children's Commissioner published a child-friendly version of her Children’s Rights Report 2014. The child-friendly report is a short, easy-to-read summary of the contents of the National Children's Commissioner's report to Parliament. The National Children's...
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Sex Discrimination

Violence against women

Violence against women Violence against women continues to be one of the most prevalent human rights abuses in Australia, and around the world. One in three women in Australia will experience violence in her lifetime and one in five will experience sexual violence. [1] The United Nations Declaration...
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LGBTIQ+

Sogi's Story

This is SOGI’s Story, but it’s many others too. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is pervasive across many parts of the world. Addressing this burden of discrimination has been identified as a key issue by the Commonwealth Forum of National Human Rights...
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Race Discrimination

Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool

The Australian Human Rights Commission has launched a free online tool to help businesses enhance productivity through a culturally diverse workplace. Based on international best practice, the Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool is a ‘how to’ guide to workplace cultural diversity. Why should we focus...
LGBTIQ+

SOGII Rights

Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity & Intersex Rights Final report released 10 June 2015. Read the full report: Resilient Individuals: Sexual Orientation Gender Identity & Intersex Rights 2015 Former Human Rights Commissioner, Tim Wilson, conducted consultations to explore key rights issues...
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Childrens Rights

Statement of Intent on Children's Rights in Early Childhood Education and Care

In 2014, the National Children's Commissioner worked with Early Childhood Australia (ECA) to develop a Statement of Intent on Children’s Rights in Early Childhood Education and Care (Statement of Intent). The Statement of Intent identifies priority areas for action. It is a practical tool designed...
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Rights and Freedoms

Free Speech 2014

The Commission hosted a one-day symposium on free speech on Thursday 7th August 2014.
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Disability Rights

Mobility Scooters in Registered Clubs

The use of mobility scooters has become more prevalent in public spaces. Mobility scooters have also become cheaper and are seen as a viable aid to mobility. At the same time, scooters are tending to have a larger footprint, be heavier and may also be constructed with a dual purpose, eg travelling...
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Disability Rights

Access to justice in the criminal justice system for people with disability

Synopsis The Report focuses on people with disabilities who need communication supports or who have complex and multiple support needs and who have come in contact with the criminal justice system. Negative assumptions and attitudes, coupled with a lack of support services and minimal provision of...
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Asylum Seekers and Refugees

National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention - Index

Inquiry publications: Report - The Forgotten Children: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention 2014 (2015) ( h ard copies are available from the Commission's offices at Level 3, 175 Pitt Street, Sydney) Summary factsheet - The Forgotten Children: National Inquiry into Children in...
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Rights and Freedoms

Freedom of Religion and Belief

News: 1 September 2015 - Religious Freedom Roundtable announced. Introduction | More detail on Article 18 | Project: Freedom of Religion and Belief in the 21st Century | Publications | Speeches | Comments Introduction The right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion is recognised in Article...
Flower Gate
Asylum Seekers and Refugees

Refugees with adverse security assessments

The Commission has serious concerns about the situation for people who have been found to be refugees, but who have received adverse security assessments from the Australian Security and Intelligence Organisation (ASIO). For information about refugees with adverse security assessments, see the...