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14 December 2012Book page
Bush Talks (1999)
Bush Talks was endorsed by Mrs Margaret Smith (National President of the Country Women's Association); Mr Gatjil Djerrkura (Chair of ATSIC); Mr David Dunn (National President of Australian Rural Youth) and Dr Wendy Craik (Executive Director of the National Farmers' Federation). -
14 December 2012Book page
Update on sterilisation forum
In late 2001 the Attorney-General's Department organised a Forum on Illegal Sterilisation of Disabled Minors, which brought together officers from a range of government agencies. The Forum identified a number of legal, education and information activities that might be undertaken to ensure illegal sterilisations do not occur. It was proposed that the Forum meet again in 2002 to review progress… -
Age Discrimination
14 December 2012PublicationAge Discrimination: exposing the hidden barrier for mature age workers
Since the introduction of the Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth), experiences of age discrimination in employment among mature age workers have featured prominently in the complaints of age discrimination received by the Australian Human Rights Commission. In 2008-09, I undertook a series of consultations with peak bodies including age-based community groups, legal service providers, business… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
We, the Solidarity Committee of the Marist Brothers Province of Melbourne, wish to make the following submission to the National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012SpeechAustralian Lawyers Alliance Conference (2009)
As lawyers who work every day with ordinary people, you will all have first hand experience of the value that we, in Australia, place on human rights. You will also be acutely aware of the significant gaps in human rights protection in Australia. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechMatt Laffan Memorial Address (2009)
MATT LAFFAN: I once used to say to some mates of mine that all I really wanted was 24 hours without a disability. I just wanted 24 hours so that I could do certain things. Since then, I've got a little greedy and now I want one week. And during that one week there'd be hell to pay, because Sydney just would not be big enough. I think the night club scene would be in a world of trouble, because… -
Commission – General
3 June 2020E-bulletin (Monthly)Community update: COVID-19 (June 2020)
Commission News June 2020 Commissioner update COVID-19 Dear friends, The last few weeks have seen a gradual return to some of our pre-pandemic freedoms in many parts of Australia. While physical distancing remains a vital element to maintaining low infection rates, it is clear that we welcome the opportunity to visit loved ones, travel and socialise. The Lucky Country, a term used favourably… -
Rights and Freedoms
3 August 2023News story
Forum to end mistreatment of people with disability in detention
Learn more about the National Forum on Cruel, Degrading and Inhumane Treatment of People with Disability and Mental Health Disorders in Detention. -
Sex Discrimination
12 September 2018Media ReleaseSexual harassment in Australian workplaces widespread and pervasive
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins will release new figures today that confirm people have told the Commission that sexual harassment is widespread and pervasive and has increased significantly from the last survey six years ago. Commissioner Jenkins will detail the results of the Australian Human Rights Commission’s report Everyone’s business: Fourth national survey on sexual … -
30 January 2013Webpage
Radio Award
Radio Award from left: Sarah Dingle, Carol Dowling, Tim Bishop, Ann Arnold The Radio Award is awarded for a news or current affairs program or documentary (either a single program, a series or a compilation of highlights) broadcast in Australia. The finalists are: Carol Dowling, Another Stolen Generation, Noongar Radio. This feature highlights the disproportionate placement of Aboriginal… -
14 December 2012Book page
A Last Resort? - Summary Guide (2004)
It was established to consider whether Australia's immigration detention laws and its treatment of children in immigration detention comply with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. -
Children's Rights
12 July 2019SpeechChildren’s Rights in Australia: looking back and moving forward
Good morning everyone. I’d like to begin today by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land, the Widjabul people of the Bundjalung nation. I acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make. I also pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging. I’d also like to thank Professor Anne Graham for inviting me to speak to you today. And I also want to … -
Technology and Human Rights
5 April 2023SubmissionForeign Interference through Social Media
Learn how foreign actors use social media to interfere with Australia's national interest and human rights. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
I am pleased to present herewith a submission on behalf of the Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies, addressing key issues for the Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Many of my clients (while I was working as a Child and Adolescent Counsellor with STARTTS June 2000 - January 2002) refused to talk about their experiences in Australian Immigration Detention Centres. In addition, several mothers only let me see their children for counselling on the condition that I not raise their Australian Detention experiences as it would distress them too much and they do… -
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Media release
Changing the definitions describing de facto relationships in relevant federal laws could help end daily discrimination suffered by more than 20,000 same-sex couples in Australia, according to a report by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC), tabled in Federal Parliament today. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Opinion piece
Opinion Pieces / Articles
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. -
Rights and Freedoms
3 July 2020Submission
Inquiry into the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Amendment Bill 2020
The Bill would amend the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation’s (ASIO’s) compulsory questioning powers under the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 (Cth) (ASIO Act). -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
14 August 2014SpeechSister Clare Condon - Sanctioned Violence: What does it do to our society and relationships?
I acknowledge the Gadagal People of the Aora nation on whose land we meet. I pay my respects to the elders past and present. I come here today as an ordinary citizen. I am not an academic, nor a lawyer. I am simply a concerned citizen. There are many nuances to the meaning of the word violence. It is about violating another; abusing and damaging; often about the abuse of power. It is… -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Glossary and abbreviations
During the period of the Inquiry, immigration detention facilities in Australia were managed for the Department by Australasian Correctional Management, although the Department maintains an official presence at each immigration detention facility.