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Rights and Freedoms
11 June 2013WebpageNational Human Rights Action Plan
In 1993 the World Conference on Human Rights recommended that each State consider the desirability of drawing up a national action plan identifying steps whereby that State would improve the promotion and protection of human rights. This was a result of an initiative by Australia, and was a concept principally developed by Mr Bill Barker of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and… -
Rights and Freedoms
18 May 2013Webpage
Freedom to believe and the freedom to manifest that belief
Article 18 of the ICCPR distinguishes between the freedom to hold a particular belief, and the freedom to manifest that belief in conduct. It is clear from the different focuses of paragraphs (2) and (3) of article 18 that the freedom to hold a belief is broader than the freedom to act upon it. Of course, persons who express religious opinions may also be protected under , which recognises… -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2002: Implications of Miriuwung Gajerrong & Wilson v Anderson
The reasoning of the High Court in Wilson v Anderson [1] and Miriuwung Gajerrong [2] provides a comprehensive analysis of the operation of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) (‘NTA’). It is detailed and legally complex. In discussing NSW crown land legislation, Justice Kirby made the following observation about the NTA and the native title system: -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013Webpage
Rights of parents and children
Back to rights and freedoms: right by right ICCPR Article 24 states: 1. Every child shall have, without any discrimination as to race, colour, sex, language, religion, national or social origin, property or birth, the right to such measures of protection as are required by his status as a minor, on the part of his family, society and the State. 2. Every child shall be registered immediately… -
Legal
1 May 2013SubmissionMigration Amendment (Unauthorised Maritime Arrivals and Other Measures) Bill 2012
Learn about the Migration Amendment and its impact on unauthorised maritime arrivals and human rights. -
Legal
18 April 2013Submission
Royal Commission into institutional responses to child sexual assault
Review the submission to the Royal Commission on institutional responses to child sexual assault. -
Legal
18 April 2013Submission
Inquiry into the Migration and Security Legislation Amendment (Review of Security Assessments) Bill 2012
Examine the submission on the Migration and Security Legislation Amendment and its impact on human rights. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law: Foreword by Catherine Branson QC
Federal Discrimination Law is produced by the Commission's Legal Section and examines the significant issues that have arisen in federal unlawful discrimination cases. It provides a comprehensive coverage of decisions in the jurisdiction as well as highlighting a range of relevant issues of practice and procedure. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012WebpageUniversal Periodic Review on human rights - FAQ (2010)
Government engages with other countries about the human rights situation in Australia and specified steps it will take to improve the enjoyment of human rights. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
National Human Rights Consultation - word downloads
Explore a range of downloads related to the National Human Rights Consultation, including submissions and legal recommendations. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
submissions on regional airlines exemption application
submissions on regional airlines exemption application Submissions on regional airlines exemption application These submissions have been made to date and provided to the Commission in electronic form in response to the Notice of Inquiry in this matter: Simon McGrath Occupational Therapists Australia, Tasmania Consumer submission (identity not disclosed) Albury Early Intervention Co… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Decision on cinema captioning temporary exemption application
The Commission has considered the application from Hoyts Corporation, Greater Union Organisation, Village Cinemas and Reading Cinemas for temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ( the DDA) in relation to the provision of captions and audio description in cinemas operated by the applicants. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Project
Rural and Remote Education - SA
Discover rural and remote education projects in SA, which work to enhance educational opportunities and outcomes. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law 2004 (archive)
Federal Discrimination Law 2004 (archive) Please see the most recent Federal Discrimination Law Online. Download Federal Discrimination Law 2004 Download Federal Discrimination Law 2004 in PDF format Download Federal Discrimination Law 2004 in Word format January - September 2004 Supplement January - September 2004 Supplement in PDF format January - September 2004 Supplement in MS Word… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
The right to a discrimination-free workplace (MCLE reg 176) 2010
Regulation 176 requires practitioners to complete at least one MCLE unit every 3 years relating to the management of the practice of law dealing predominantly with the principles of equal opportunity, the law relating to the discrimination and harassment, occupational health and safety law and employment law. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of HREOC exemption decision re: Toowoomba City Hall
Under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 4 February 2003. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of application for exemption: Allocated spaces on tilt train (QR)
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application (attached in MS Word format together with statistics on usage of allocated spaces in Excel format) from Queensland Rail (QR) the requirements of Part 9.6 of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (2002) regarding the provision of additional allocated spaces on the Tilt Train services operated by QR. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of HREOC exemption decision re: Airport Direct
Under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 15 February 2006. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of HREOC exemption decision re: Oxford hotel, Casino
Under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 6 April 2005. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012PublicationEnding Family Violence (2006)
Ending Family Violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities (2006) An overview paper of research and findings by the Australian Human Rights Commission, 2001 – 2006 Ending family violence 2006 also available in PDF (1.01 MB) or Word (883 Kb).