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4 November 2013Webpage2015 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in Australia. The medal has a rich history of prestigious winners. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2001: Summary
Social Justice Report 2001 back to contents Summary 1. Ten Years on from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody 2. Mutual Obligation, Welfare Reform and Indigenous Participation: A Human Rights Perspective 3. Indigenous Governance and Community Capacity-Building 4. Laws Mandating Minimum Terms of Imprisonment ("Mandatory Sentencing" and Indigenous People 5. Juvenile… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012ProjectDiscrimination on the Ground of Trade Union Activity
Report to the Attorney-General on an inquiry by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (the Commission) into a complaint of discrimination on the ground of trade union activity under the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth)(the Act). -
Commission - General
14 July 2014Publication
Strategic Plan 2014-2018
Foreword I am pleased to present the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Strategic Plan for 2014-18. The plan provides a roadmap that guides our key activities over the coming four year period. As an organisation we seek to be innovative and agile in how we continue to improve our operations and ensure maximum benefit for the Australian community. The plan meets the Commission’s new legal … -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee
SUBMISSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION TO THE SENATE LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ON THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION LEGISLATION BILL 2003 You can also access: Summary of HREOC's Submission on to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee on the Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Bill 2003 Opening Statement by Prof… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Opinion piece
Everyone needs a safety net at some point in their lives (2009)
The Australian Human Rights Commission has this week lodged its submission with the National Human Rights Consultation, recommending that Australia implements a human rights act. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
National Human Rights Consultation - Appendix 2
Back to Table of Contents Appendix 2 – Further specific measures that would better protect human rights in Australia Appendix 2: Further specific measures that would better protect human rights in Australia Contents 1 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 2 Asylum seekers, refugees and migrants 3 People trafficking 4 Counter-terrorism legislation 5 Gender equality 6 Gay, lesbian,… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2001-2002: Appendix 1
Learn about the 2001-2002 annual report and its appendices. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Opinion piece
A question of human rights (2008)
As the Government points out on its Australia 2020 Summit website, the new century has thrown up enormous challenges, as well as breathtaking opportunities to us all. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Senate File Listing 1 January 2006 - 30 June 2006
Review the Senate file listing from January 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006.