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14 December 2012Book page
Face the Facts: Activity 5 - rightsED
1. Use the table below and the material in Face the Facts - Questions and Answers about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. -
Rights and Freedoms
27 March 2015PublicationRights & Responsibilities Consultation Report
Rights & Responsibilities 2014 was a national consultation conducted by the Human Rights Commissioner between August and December 2014. The consultation examined how well people think their human rights and freedoms are protected in Australia. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Speech
Asia Pacific Forum meeting: Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM (2001)
Although the first Human Rights Commission was established by federal legislation in 1981, ICESCR was not added to its mandate (unlike the ICCPR). The omission was repeated when the new (current) Commission was established in 1986. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageRefining the Australian Public Service Values (2010)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Australian Public Service Commission consultation regarding Refining the Australian Public Service Values. -
14 December 2012Book page
Indigenous Deaths in Custody: Part E Profiles: Indigenous Deaths in Custody 1989 - 1996
The deceased and another were remanded at Giles House on charges of breaking and entering offences at Papunya. They escaped from the institution and stole a vehicle. They were joined by other youths at Charles Creek Camp. One of these youths took over the driving. He lost control of the vehicle 63 kilometres east of Papunya when trying to run over a rabbit. The deceased, who was not wearing a… -
14 December 2012Book page
ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY
There are not enough services available to students with disability to match the requirements. In early education, a mix of services is often required. In schools, physical access limits choice, as does provision of support services and a selection of schools prepared to provide full access to the curriculum. Rural, regional and isolated areas provide minimal option (see also transitional… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Information Publication Scheme Plan (2011)
Established in 1986, the Australian Human Rights Commission is a statutory organisation that exercises functions under federal laws that govern; age, disability, racial and sex discrimination human rights and equal opportunity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
16 July 2018SpeechNAIDOC Awards - Acceptance Speech
[Thank you in Bunuba] I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation of the land we stand on, their elders, past, present and emerging. I prepared a few words in case this happened – I want to make sure that I speak with the integrity that all our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women’s Voices deserve. This is an absolute honour, particularly this year, the year of ‘because of her… -
29 January 2013Book page
Appendix M – Written Submissions
1 Hanneka 2 Aroha Liebhart 3 Miquela Riley 4 LEUT Kristen Russo 5 Kјarra White 6 LEUT Jennifer Anne Parker 7 Alison Lee 8 Annabel Szekely 9 Alyssa Burnham 10 Michael Bannerman 11 Wendy Hamilton 12 Helen Berryman 13 Melissa Healy 14 Anonymous 15 Danielle Lewin 16 Jacqueline Kenyon 17 SBLT Jessica Cusumano 18 Cavin Wilson 19 Mark Drummond 20 Naomi Brooks 21 Karen Orre 22 Michael Dowsett 23 COL… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 June 2017Speech
Sydney Town Hall: Australians of the Year 2017
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Sydney Town Hall: Australians of the Year 2017 It is wonderful to see so many of you here tonight to celebrate these four great Australians of the year and to learn about their vision for human rights in the future. Thank you to the Australia Day Council for the chance to speak to you all … for this is my last public speech before stepping down as President of the AHRC… -
14 December 2012Book page
Indigenous Deaths in Custody: Part E Profiles: Indigenous Deaths in Custody 1989 - 1996
Part E Profiles: Indigenous Deaths in Custody 1989 - 1996 New South Wales Victoria Queensland Western Australia South Australia Tasmania Northern Territory Other Deaths in Custody Glossary Glossary PHH Prince Henry Hospital WH Westmead Hospital CH Cooma Hospital TH Townsville Hospital RAH Royal Adelaide Hospital SUS Sobering-up Shelter JDC Juvenile Detention Centre Note: The name of a… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commemorate Human Rights Day: Resource sheet 1 - rightsED
Before the start of the war there were a number of countries, particularly Germany and Japan, which were dictatorships – countries in which the people had no say over the government. Those governments were both expansionist – that is, they wanted to expand their own territories by taking over other countries by force – and they were both ruthless in their treatment of those who… -
14 December 2012Book page
The situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia
The Australian Human Rights Commission, in conjunction with the Indigenous People’s Organisations, was pleased to present the fifth seminar in this series celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), entitled ‘The situation of human rights and fundamental freedoms of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia'. -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Recreation and play
Rest, play, recreational activities and the opportunity to take part in artistic and cultural events, as set out in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, are very important for the healthy development of children. -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Temporary Protection Visas
Following a successful application for asylum, children - either individually or as part of their family group - are generally released from detention into the community on a three-year temporary protection visa (TPV). -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Speech10th Anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act
I'm sure that I'm not the only person with a disability who has experienced the lonely path of advocacy. As we find it necessary to advocate for our right to be able to read the same information as the rest of society, or to enter a building through the same door, or take a guide dog to the same restaurant, we can also find ourselves agreeing with the next line of the song, "two can be as… -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
The complaint process for complaints about discrimination in employment (ILO)
The Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent agency that investigates and resolves complaints about discrimination and breaches of human rights. -
Sex Discrimination
20 May 2016Project
University sexual assault and sexual harassment project
The Australian Human Rights Commission has undertaken a National University Student Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment. -
Commission – General
27 January 2015Publication2014 Diversity Strategy
As the body with a statutory responsibility to ensure the observance of human rights in Australia, it is important that respect and acceptance of diversity is an integral part of our own workplace. Diversity in our staff is one of our greatest assets and assists us to meet our organisational objectives. Our diversity strategy, for the first time incorporates all of our commitments and… -
Rights and Freedoms
3 February 2016Opinion piece
Logic says Valizadeh shouldn't get a visa
Daryush "Roosh" Valizadeh’s freedom of speech won’t be suppressed if the Immigration Minister, Peter Dutton, denies him a visa. In the past few days there have been increasing calls on the Federal Government to block so-called ‘neo-masculinist’ Valizadeh from entering Australia. Outraged politicians have called for him to be denied a visa. Online petitions have been set up to “let the NSW…