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14 December 2012WebpageInformation concerning Australia and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) (2010)
What is ICERD and CERD? Information concerning Australia and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the ICERD Committee 8 July 2010 Download PDF [530 KB] Download Word [710 KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 The Australian Human Rights Framework 3 The Social Inclusion Agenda as a… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
14 December 2012Book page2010 Immigration detention on Christmas Island
Download in PDF [1.3 MB] Download in Word [2.9 MB] DIAC response to the report Contents PART A: Introductory sections 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Summary 4 Recommendations 5 Overview: immigration detention on Christmas Island 5.1 Who is detained on Christmas Island? 5.2 How many people are detained on Christmas Island? 5.3 How long are people detained on Christmas Island? 5.4 Where are… -
1 August 2014Book page
Chapter 5: The legal and policy framework
In summary Australia has entered binding international human rights obligations to prohibit pregnancy/return to work discrimination. Australian laws, such as the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth), implement these obligations by prohibiting discrimination on the grounds of pregnancy, potential pregnancy, breastfeeding and family responsibilities. The National Review found that while the… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Book pageAppendix 1: Case studies
Until December 2009, Ali Jasmin lived with his family in Bala Uring, a small village on the island of Flores, Indonesia. His family bought fish from the local fishermen and sold them at the market. Ali had completed seven years of schooling and worked as a fisherman in a little town not far from his home. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendices - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Select tender: A procurement procedure in which the procuring agency selects which potential suppliers are invited to submit tenders. This procurement process may only be used under certain defined circumstances. -
25 September 2013Book page
3 Freedom of expression and the Internet
The Internet has opened up new possibilities for the realisation of the right to freedom of expression. This is due to the Internet’s unique characteristics, including ‘its speed, worldwide reach and relative anonymity’. [9] These distinctive features have enabled individuals to use the Internet to disseminate information in ‘real time’, and to mobilise people. [10] The United Nations… -
Commission - General
1 November 2019PublicationAnnual Reports Index
Explore the history of the Human Rights Commission by viewing its annual reports index, which features reports from since the Commission's inception. -
Sex Discrimination
22 July 2013Book pageChapter 5: ADFA’s Role and Purpose (Recommendations 1-5)
Key Finding of Review The Review found that: There needs to be a strong reaffirmation of ADFA as the centre of excellence for tri-Service education and training for junior officers. ADFA espouses excellence; however it lacks a well-articulated purpose and a clear vision. This inhibits it from realising its potential and, significantly, from integrating equality, diversity and inclusion in a … -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2001: Chapter 1: Ten years on from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody
Social Justice Report 2001 back to contents Chapter 1: Ten years on from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Ten years on from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody The Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Ten years on from the Royal Commission - how far have we progressed? Rates of Indigenous over-representation and deaths in custody -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012PublicationSubmission: Human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous people
Submission to the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of indigenous people – Australian mission Indigenous People's Organisations Network of Australia 17 - 28 August 2009 Download Complete report PDF [667 KB] Complete report Word [502KB] Special Rapporteur on Indigenous Peoples’ - Australian Mission The Australian Human Rights and Commission has made… -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013Publication
Human rights issues raised by the third country processing regime
Contents 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Australia’s international obligations to asylum seekers subject to third country transfer 4 Key human rights concerns with the third country processing regime 5 People subject to third country transfer who remain in Australia 1 Introduction In September 2012, the Australian Government commenced transferring asylum seekers who arrived in Australia by… -
Human Resources16 May 2013Book page
Chapter 4: Retention
View Chapter 4 as PDF View Chapter 4 as Word Strategies to ensure more women are not only recruited, but also retained, in non-traditional rolesThe mining, construction and utilities industries have struggled to not only attract women to apply for jobs, they have also had challenges in retaining the women who have chosen to work with them. Retaining engaged and motivated employees is vital… -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Social Justice Report 2002: Measuring Indigenous disadvantage
Social Justice Report 2002 back to contents Chapter 4: Measuring Indigenous disadvantage Part 1: Benchmarking Indigenous disadvantage from a human rights perspective 1. Background issues a) Indigenous disadvantage b) The recommendations of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation c) The Social Justice Reports for 2000 and 2001 2. The Human Rights Context 3. Integrating Human Rights and