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14 December 2012WebpageCommission submission - MIRIUWUNG
A. International treaties and the interpretation of Statutes B. International treaties and the development of the common law C. International law and the Constitution D. Relevant human rights norms -
Technology and Human Rights
19 July 2023SubmissionUtilising ethical AI in the education system
Learn more about how ethical AI can be used in schools and education to promote learning and human rights. -
Commission - General
6 November 2023Media ReleaseCommission welcomes A-status re-accreditation from international standards body
The Australian Human Rights Commission has welcomed its re-accreditation as an A-status National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), the international NHRI standards body. GANHRI conducts reviews of its members every five years to determine if they operate in accordance with the UN Principles on National Institutions … -
Technology and Human Rights
19 December 2023Submission
Human Rights Impacts of Autonomous Weaponry
The Australian Human Rights Commission (Commission) has provided its submission in response to the United Nations Human Rights Advisory Committee's call for input on new and emerging technologies in the military domain (NTMD). Lethal autonomous weapons Lethal autonomous weapons systems (LAWS) can be understood as weapons that independently select and attack targets. The Alliance calls for a… -
Business and Human Rights
9 December 2021Publication
FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup Human Rights Risk Assessment (2021)
Discover the human rights risks associated with the FIFA 2023 Women's World Cup. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission: Anti-Terrorism Bill (No. 2) 2004
Learn about the submission on the Anti-Terrorism Bill No. 2 2004. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to the Clarke Inquiry on the Case of Dr Mohamed Haneef (2008)
Submission of the HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION to the CLARKE INQUIRY on the CASE OF DR MOHAMED HANEEF May 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Ph. (02) 9284 9600 Download Word A. SUMMARY OF SUBMISSION The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘HREOC’) makes this submission to the Clarke Inquiry,… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
south australian transport exemption
As required by section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission hereby gives notice of a decision made on 18 March 1997 with respect to the following matter: -
Age Discrimination
14 February 2022News storyElder abuse conference to drive positive change
The abuse of older Australians and how to prevent it will be the main focus of the 7th National Elder Abuse Conference this week of which Age Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Kay Patterson AO is the Walk the Talk Ambassador. Hosted by Elder Abuse Action Australia and COTA Tasmania, the National Elder Abuse Conference provides an opportunity for everyone working in the field of elder abuse to… -
Disability Rights
5 May 2025WebpageChapter 2 | How to provide equal access to digital goods and services
Contents Introduction Business Benefits Implementing a strategic approach to providing equal access Accessibility in the development cycle Skills development Accessibility in the procurement process Accessibility and risk management Introduction This Chapter provides further information and adds consideration such as the business case for addressing digital accessibility and the need to…