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14 December 2012Book page
6 Age enquiries in Indonesia
When it can be obtained, verified documentary evidence from a person’s country of origin can be reliable evidence of that person’s age. Consequently, the making of enquiries in Indonesia about whether such documentary evidence exists is an important means of age assessment. When they are made, such enquiries are ordinarily part of the investigation process conducted by the Australian… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Discussion paper: Leading practice agreements: maximising outcomes from native title benefits (2010)
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission in response to the Leading practice agreements: maximising outcomes from native title benefits discussion paper (the Agreements Discussion Paper).[1] -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
ASIO, ASIS and DSD
I regret to say that international human rights experts, including those of the UN system, are unanimous in finding that many measures which States are currently adopting to counter terrorism infringe on human rights and fundamental freedoms. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice and Native Title Report 2007 Community Guide
In my role as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner I am required to produce two annual reports on Indigenous human rights issues – the Social Justice Report and the Native Title Report. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Bill 2006
The Commission is concerned that the AML/CTF Bill 2006 (the bill) doesn’t do enough to ensure financial institutions adopt non-discriminatory criteria in determining the ‘money laundering/ terrorism financing risk’ (ML/TF risk) of providing a designated service to a customer. -
Disability Rights18 March 2013Speech
Australia Post Action Plan Launch (2012)
Australia Post Action Plan Launch Graeme Innes AMDisability Discrimination CommissionerAustralian Human Rights Commission Monday 3 December 2012 I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today. I also wish you all a happy International Day of People with Disability. Sarah - not her real name - studied law at university. Not only did she earn a good law degree, she won… -
14 December 2012Book page
The media and racial hatred
The Racial Hatred Act reinforces media standards, promoting impartiality and accuracy in reporting on race issues. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Citizenship Bill 2005
1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ('the Commission') has been invited by the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee ('the Committee') to make submissions on the Australian Citizenship Bill ('the Bill'), which is intended to replace the Australian Citizenship Act 1948 (Cth) (the 'Citizenship Act') -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
DEAFNESS FORUM OF AUSTRALIA 2005 CAPTIONING AWARDS
Allow me to begin by also acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, and pay my respects to their elders both past and present. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Opinion piece
Budget gets it right for people with a disability (2011)
The following opinion pieces have been published by the President and Commissioners. Reproduction of the opinion pieces must include reference to where the opinion piece was originally published. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
CAPTIONED FILMS LAUNCH
A picture paints a thousand words, but most Australians gave up watching silent movies in the first half of the last century. However, for 1.7 million Australians who are Deaf or hearing impaired this is a historic day. For them it marks the beginning of access to the soundtracks of movies - access that most of us have enjoyed for all of our lives. -
14 December 2012Book page
20 Years on: The Challenges Continue - Appendix A
A telephone survey questionnaire of eight to ten minutes duration was designed by HREOC in collaboration with the Gallup Organization. A copy is attached at Appendix B. -
29 January 2013Book page
Appendix B – Scope of Research and Methodology
The findings and recommendations in this Report are based on an independent assessment of ADFA and a thorough examination of the significant amount of information gathered. From the outset, the Review consulted extensively. The research process has been designed to achieve maximum participation. The Review travelled nationally to consult with key stakeholders. Before conducting the… -
14 December 2012Book page
20 Years on: The Challenges Continue - Chapter 1
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ("HREOC") is an independent statutory authority established under the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth). It has a variety of functions and powers to promote and protect the human rights of all people in Australia. HREOC administers the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) ("SDA"). Sexual harassment is a… -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Innes: Keeping Disability Action Plans on track
I was pleased to get this invitation to make a contribution to this forth and final workshop on the development of Disability Action Plans organised by the Office for Disability. -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Bibliography
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Overview Committee (Queensland), 1996: First Report (Department of Families, Youth and Community Care, Brisbane). -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Speech to Employers Network on Disability International Day of People with Disability cocktail party (2009)
In the United States, 54 years ago today, Rosa Parks was arrested. Rosa Parks was a black woman, arrested for refusing to sit at the back of a bus. It's appalling to think this occurred. It's even more appalling that 54 years later in Australia, many people with disability can't even get on the bus. -
14 December 2012Book page
Education: African Australians - Compendium (2010)
Education is a key determinant in predicting health and well-being, longevity, employment, housing and economic stability. This section documents the issues emerging from the consultations and public submissions in relation to education. -
Sex Discrimination30 July 2020Project
Independent Review of Gymnastics in Australia
In a commitment to athlete safety and wellbeing, Gymnastics Australia has engaged the Australian Human Rights Commission to conduct an independent Review of the sport of gymnastics in Australia. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2008-2009: Chapter 4
Federal human rights and anti-discrimination law provides for the Commission to investigate and resolve complaints of alleged discrimination and breaches of human rights. The Commission’s complaint work is central to its role in protecting and promoting human rights and complements the Commission’s policy and education functions. The Commission’s complaint process provides an…
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