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Commission – General29 June 2023Webpage
Australian Human Rights Awards
Honour and celebrate individuals and organisations striving to defend and protect the human rights of people in Australia. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2005 :
The most comprehensive statement of this right is Article 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).1 Article 12 states: -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Khafaji
SHDB Appellant PHILIPPA GODWIN First Respondent JULIE HELEN KEENAN Second Respondent MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION, MULTICULTURAL AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS Third Respondent -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
National Security Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 and Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement Bill 2010
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee in its Inquiry into the National Security Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 (the Bill) and the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement Bill 2010. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to the Green Paper on Homelessness - Which way home?
HREOC commends the Commonwealth government on making homelessness a priority issue and recognising that adequate housing is fundamental to social inclusion. Recognition of homelessness as a human rights issue should assist in the development of policy and programs to address homelessness. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees8 July 2013Webpage
The Commission's role
Asylum seekers, refugees and people in immigration detention Over the last decade the Commission has worked to promote and protect the human rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and people in immigration detention. This work has included: i nvestigating complaints about alleged breaches of human rights in immigration detention conducting visits to immigration detention facilities and… -
14 December 2012Book page
HRC Report No. 7
Copyright © Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. Copying is permissible provided acknowledgment is made to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, Sydney, April 1999. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Bropho
3. HREOC makes no submissions about the factual findings. These submissions are concerned with the proper legal tests to apply and not the application of the facts under those tests. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
1. INTRODUCTION 2. HUMAN RIGHTS IMPLICATIONS FOR MINORS OF AUSTRALIA'S MANDATORY DETENTION 3. ADDITIONAL ISSUES FOR UNACCOMPANIED MINORS IN DETENTION 4. ALTERNATIVES TO DETENTION 5. CONCLUSION -
Disability Rights26 September 2023Media Release
Commissioners ‘appalled’ following Four Corners episode on abusive disability ‘therapy’
Two of Australia’s human rights leaders have expressed grave concerns in the wake of shocking videos broadcast on ABC’s Four Corners program, which showed children with intellectual disabilities being repeatedly restrained as part of a radical treatment funded by the NDIS. The episode highlighted the controversial and abusive practices at Irabina Autism Services in Melbourne, between 2019… -
14 December 2012Book page
20 Years on: The Challenges Continue - Chapter 4
Almost one in three targets of sexual harassment in Australian workplaces in the last five years formally reported it either to employers or to external agencies, the majority reporting it to their manager, supervisor or employer. Very few targets reported the sexual harassment to external agencies. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into Access to Justice (2009)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee in its Inquiry into Access to Justice. -
14 December 2012Book page
ell us your story for our ‘Voices of Australia’ project (2005)
To mark the 30 th anniversary of the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA), the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission is putting together ‘Voices of Australia ’ – a magazine and audio CD of real-life stories about diversity and living together in contemporary Australia. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Independent Interim Report on CEDAW
Para 29: The Committee encourages the State party to continue its efforts to tackle the persistent problem of violence against women and urges the State party to adopt national legislation and adopt, implement and adequately fund as a matter of urgency the National Action Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and Their Children, including a mechanism for independent monitoring. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Complementary Protection) Bill 2009
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Complementary Protection) Bill 2009 (Complementary Protection Bill). -
21 October 2022Webpage
Let's talk about bodies, identity and sexuality
Explore teaching resources related to human rights and gender, including identity, sexual orientation and discrimination against the LGBTIQ+ community. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 30
Pursuant to s 31(b)(ii) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), I attach a report of my inquiry into a complaint of discrimination in employment by Mr William Mayne against the Commonwealth of Australia, Australian Defence Force - Royal Australian Air Force. I have found that the act complained of constitutes discrimination in employment on the basis of age. -
Commission – General20 March 2015Opinion piece
Gillian Triggs on Malcolm Fraser: 'He tried to make Australia a better and fairer place'
Malcolm Fraser was a towering figure in human rights. I greatly respected his compassion and respect for all human beings. I have known Malcolm for 40 years. He was always generous with his time and demonstrated a great ability to resolve difficult issues. He loved to tell stories about his days in Parliament and had a lot of wisdom about what was achievable in public policy. As prime… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2005 : Appendix 1 : Chronology of events relating to the new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs, 1 July 2004 - 30 June 2005
This Appendix provides an overview of main events since the introduction of the new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs on 1 July 2004. It commences with a summary table and is followed by a detailed description of each event. -
14 December 2012Book page
'Voices of Australia' Story Deadline Extended (2005)
Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner, Tom Calma, announced today that the closing date to submit stories to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s 'Voices of Australia' project has been extended to Monday, 15 August 2005.
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