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Rights and Freedoms
19 January 2015Opinion pieceCharlie Hebdo V 18C: no contest
Charlie Hebdo would have risked being censored by the courts, but self-censorship is the reality of Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. -
Commission - General
19 December 2014PublicationOur Agenda 2014-2015
A guide to the Commission and its activities for 2014-2015 -
Rights and Freedoms
17 December 2014Publication
Free Speech 2014 Symposium Papers
This report is a collection of the presentations given by the various speakers at Free Speech 2014. These papers represent the views of the speakers, not the Commission. Whilst some minor edits have been made to the original transcripts, the Commission has maintained the integrity of the speeches as they were delivered on the day. -
Education16 December 2014Webpage
Why is racism a problem?
Explore the profound effects of racism on individuals and communities. Learn from personal accounts and research findings. Stand up to racism with us. -
Education16 December 2014Webpage
Where does racism happen?
Learn about how racism exists in all areas of our society, including workplaces, schools and the wider community and what you can do to prevent it. -
Education16 December 2014Webpage
Who experiences racism?
Racial discrimination profoundly affects lives. Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds endure frequent racism. Learn what you can do. -
Race Discrimination
16 December 2014WebpageWhat is racism?
Racism is the process by which systems and policies, actions and attitudes create inequitable opportunities and outcomes for people based on race. Racism is more than just prejudice in thought or action. It occurs when this prejudice – whether individual or institutional – is accompanied by the power to discriminate against, oppress or limit the rights of others. -
Education16 December 2014Webpage
Why are people racist?
Understand the roots of racism and its impact on society. Learn why people hold racist attitudes and how to combat them. -
Commission - General
10 December 2014Webpage
2014-human-rights-medal-and-awards-winners
Human Rights Awards 2014 To view photos of the 2014 Awards please view our flickr account. The 2014 event was live streamed and can be viewed below: Human Rights Medal Dorothy Hoddinott AO Dorothy Hoddinott AO is the principal of Holroyd High School in Greystanes. She has demonstrated a 20-year commitment to advancing the education rights of young people and refugees. In 2002, Ms Hoddinott … -
Childrens Rights
8 December 2014Project
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 Commissioner wanted children and young people to be able to access easily the findings of her report… -
Sex Discrimination
4 December 2014Project
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 on the Elimination of Violence against Women 1993 defines violence against women as: ‘any act… -
Legal
2 December 2014PublicationKA, KB, KC and KD v Commonwealth of Australia
KA, KB, KC and KD v Commonwealth of Australia View Media Statement -
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1 December 2014Publication
AQ v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
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1 December 2014Publication
Jafari v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
Jafari v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) View Media statement -
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1 December 2014Publication
MG v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
MG v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) View Media statement -
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1 December 2014Publication
HA, HB, HC, HD and HE v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
HA, HB, HC, HD and HE v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) View Media Statement -
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1 December 2014Publication
AH v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
AH v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) View Media statement -
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1 December 2014Publication
PJ v AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited
PJ v AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited View Media statement -
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1 December 2014Publication
Charlie v Commonwealth of of Australia (DIBP)
Charlie v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) View Media statement -
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1 December 2014Publication
TM v Linfox Australia Pty Ltd
TM v Linfox Australia Pty Ltd View Media statement