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Commission - General
14 December 2012WebpagePublications
Publications Most Australian Human Rights Commission publications are available in electronic format on this website in our new Publications section in the top menu. This page provides links to the lists of publications by subject area, an order form and a list of recent publications. The current list of printed publications available can be seen by clicking on the order form. Most are free… -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Complaints publications
Publications and other documents Act information sheets Complaint process brochures Pathways to Resolution DVD Charter of Service Translated information 'Know Your Rights' - Information card for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Information for Young People Human Rights reports -
Business and Human Rights
23 February 2021Project
Supporting business to combat modern slavery
Learn about supporting businesses in combating modern slavery. -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights Publications
Reports on complaints of discrimination on the grounds of sexual preference, criminal record and trade union activity are available on our discrimination in employment and occupation page. -
Commission - General
10 December 2024E-bulletin (Monthly)
President's message | December 2024
It's Human Rights Day; a day to reflect on human rights challenges and progress. 76 years ago today, the UN General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, one of the pinnacles of human achievement. In adopting the Declaration after the horrors of World War 2, the international community said, “never again”. The Declaration lists 30 rights that are essential for all of us… -
Rights and Freedoms
24 October 2018Teachers Article
The Story of Our Rights and Freedoms
Explore resources designed to assist school students in understanding human rights and responsibilities and then apply human rights in everyday life. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageCERD Index
Information concerning Australia and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination Submission by the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Click on the links below to also access: Information Note Australian NGO submission for the 13 th and 14 th session of the Committee Concluding observations of the Committee on AUSTRALIA… -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights 21: Working with our neighbours - our international role
While HREOC’s role is focused firmly on domestic issues, over the past decade we have had a significant role promoting human rights in the Asia Pacific region. -
Rights and Freedoms
7 December 2023Media Release
Report tabled: Revitalising Australia’s commitment to human rights
Commonwealth Attorney-General, the Hon Mark Dreyfus KC MP has tabled a report by the Australian Human Rights Commission that calls for a renewed National Human Rights Framework and National Human Rights Act to better protect the rights of all people in Australia. The report, Revitalising Australia’s commitment to human rights, provides 12 recommendations to improve government accountability … -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Subject Index - Submissions to the Commonwealth Parliament
Submissions The Commission seeks to promote and protect human rights through submissions to parliamentary inquiries, government departments and law reform bodies. Recent Submissions Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) - Bill 2018 Inquiry into local adoption - 12 June 2018 Independent Review of the Australian Public Service - 17 July 2018 Review of the …