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14 December 2012WebpageApplication for temporary exemption: "La la land" Byron Bay
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act for a temporary exemption regarding "La La Land Byron Bay", a restaurant and bar located in upstairs premises at Byron Bay NSW. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
SDA Exemption application: Auto & General Insurance Company Limited & Ors, re: Marital Status (2009)
The Australian Human Rights Commission has received an application from Auto & General Insurance Company Limited, A & G Insurance Services Limited, Australian Insurance Holdings Pty Ltd, and their employees, agents, insurance distributors and contractors. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law Online
Federal Discrimination Law Online 2008-2009 (Archive) Please see the most recent Federal Discrimination Law Online. Welcome to FDL Online, the online version of Federal Discrimination Law. Register for the Commission mailing list. Last updated: 1 May 2009. Previous updates: 12 January 2009 26 September 2008 Table of Contents Foreword Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - The Age… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional References Committee's inquiry into the Stolen Generation
The Australian Human Rights Commission has made a submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional References Committee inquiry into the stolen generation. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012WebpageD.D.A. guide: What areas of life does the D.D.A. cover?
D.D.A. guide: What areas of life does the D.D.A. cover? The DDA makes it against the law to discriminate against someone if they have a disability in the following areas of life : Employment. For example, when someone is trying to get a job, equal pay or promotion. Education. For example, when enrolling in a school, TAFE, university or other colleges. Access to premises used by the public… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of HREOC exemption decision re: Department of Infrastructure, Victoria
Under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 19 June 2006. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY EXEMPTION UNDER THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT: BENDIGO TRAM SERVICE
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 28 January 2005 under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") concerning tram services in Bendigo, Victoria. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY EXEMPTION UNDER THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT: G. KINNY (COFFS HARBOUR-SYDNEY TRAVEL AND TOURS SERVICE )
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 21 September 2004 under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") concerning access to a proposed travel and tours service. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY EXEMPTION UNDER THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT: BUCHAN BUS 'N FREIGHT
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 8 January 2004 under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") concerning access to a bus service proposed to be operated by Buchan Bus 'n Freight. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY EXEMPTION UNDER THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT: Northern Districts Model Engineering Society
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 25 November 2003 under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") concerning access to premises occupied by the Northern Districts Model Engineering Society. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book pageNative Title Report 2006: Media Pack
Native Title Report 2006 Back to Contents Media Pack Downloads Download the Complete report (PDF) Chapter Downloads Media Release Report finds joint economic aspirations are possible (14 June 2007) Information Sheets 1: Survey of Indigenous land owners about land use and economic development - download in Word 2: 99-year leases on Indigenous land - download in Word 3: Housing - download in… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2007: Appendix 8
A special measure is an exception to the general rule that all racial groups must be treated the same. Special measures are permitted by section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. Section 8(1) implements Articles 1(4) and 2(2) of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD), as follows: -
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14 December 2012Webpage
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY EXEMPTION UNDER THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT: HERVEY BAY RSL CLUB
Learn about the temporary exemption under the Disability Discrimination Act for Hervey Bay RSL Club. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012PublicationAnnual Report 2002-2003: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission: Annual Report 2002 - 2003 Download complete PDF (3.6 MB) Contents Significant Achievements Statement from the President Chapter 1: The Commission Outcomes structure Human rights education and promotion Chapter 2: Complaint Handling Section Chapter 3: Legal Services Chapter 4: Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander Social Justice Chapter 5:… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Publication
Social Justice Report 1998
Social Justice Report 1998 Download Social Justice Report 1998 in PDF (420K), Word (475K) Contents Letter of submission Foreword Introduction: A Handful of Soil Chapter 1: The Aftermath for Indigenous Peoples Chapter 2: Non-Indigenous Community Responses Chapter 3: Church Responses Chapter 4: Government Responses to the Recommendations of Bringing Them Home Appendix 1: Letters to the Editor… -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
Speeches by Professor Gillian Triggs
Professor Gillian Triggs was appointed President of the Australian Human Rights Commission from 30 July 2012. Access her biography. 2012 APS Human Rights Network Delivered by Professor Gillian Triggs, 29 October 2012 Current issues Australia faces in relation to its treatment of refugees Delivered to the United Nations Association of Australia (WA Division) by Professor Gillian Triggs, 24… -
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18 April 2017Publication
Ms AR on behalf of Mr AS, Master AT and Miss AU v Commonwealth (DIBP)
Understand the case of Ms. AR on behalf of Mr. Master and Miss AU v. Commonwealth (DIBP). -
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18 April 2017Publication
Bakhtiari v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
Explore a report by the Human Rights Commission into arbitrary detention in the case of Bakhtiari v Commonwealth of Australia. -
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18 April 2017Publication
Bam v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
Read a report into mandatory detention in the case of Bam v Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Immigration and Border Protection. -
Commission – General
17 September 2013Publication
Annual Report 1995 - 1996
Dear Attorney I have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission for the period ended 30 June 1996, pursuant to section 45 of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Act 1986.