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Disability Rights
23 July 2021Project
Accessible Housing Project
One of Commissioner Gauntlett’s term goals is to increase access to accessible housing for people with disability. -
Business and Human Rights
19 March 2021Project
Tackling modern slavery and labour exploitation with the Cleaning Accountability Framework
Discover projects tackling modern slavery and labour exploitation. -
Disability Rights
30 June 2021Project
Reform of the assistance animals provision of the Disability Discrimination Act (2003)
Reform of the assistance animals provision of the Disability Discrimination Act REPORT FOLLOWING CONSULTATIONS ON SECTION 9(1)(f) OF THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1992 DEALING WITH ASSISTANCE ANIMALS OTHER THAN GUIDE DOGS AND HEARING DOGS. Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM Acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner 18 November 2003 Section 9 of the Disability Discrimination Act ("the DDA") defines … -
Business and Human Rights
23 February 2021Project
Roundtable and Joint Civil Society Statement on Business and Human Rights (2016)
In March 2016, the Australian Government announced its intention to undertake a national consultation on the implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). On 25 May 2016, the Australian Human Rights Commission co-hosted a roundtable with the Human Rights Law Centre on implementing the UNGPs in Australia. The roundtable involved key civil society… -
Race Discrimination
27 January 2022Project
International Student Principles
The International Student Principles (‘The Principles’) were developed to address the human rights concerns of international students living in Australia. The development of the Principles began in 2009, following several incidents of racist violence directed at international students. -
Business and Human Rights
23 February 2021Project
Supporting business to combat modern slavery
Learn about supporting businesses in combating modern slavery. -
Race Discrimination
29 July 2024Project
Racism@Uni
The Australian Human Rights Commission is undertaking a groundbreaking project into the prevalence, nature, and impact of racism at universities. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012ProjectClimate Change and Human Rights
Climate change and human rights Why are human rights relevant to climate change? Which human rights are affected by climate change? How do climate change policies impact on human rights? Why should climate change policies incorporate human rights principles? Past projects and publications Why are human rights relevant to climate change? Governments have traditionally approached climate… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012ProjectNorthern Territory ‘Emergency Response’ intervention
Northern Territory ‘Emergency Response’ intervention Documents by the Australian Human Rights Commission Publications The Suspension and Reinstatement of the RDA and Special Measures in the NTER (2011) Draft guidelines for ensuring income management measures are compliant with the Racial Discrimination Act (2009) The Northern Territory ‘Emergency Response’ intervention – A human rights… -
Disability Rights
23 July 2021Project
Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
Disability Royal Commission Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability The Australian government announced the establishment of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission) on 5 April 2019. This was in response to community concern, reflected in various inquiries,…