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14 December 2012Book page
Law Society Journal 2008: The standard of proof in discrimination claims: the Full Court lightens the load, a little.
back to index of LSJ articles The standard of proof in discrimination claims: the Full Court lightens the load, a little. Brook Hely Download in PDF [986KB] Download in Word [51KB] We all know that prejudices are prevalent within our society. We also know that such prejudices often translate into discrimination. And yet, proving discrimination is notoriously difficult. [1] Part of that… -
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14 December 2012WebpageInquiry into the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008 [No.2]
Inquiry into the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008 [No.2] Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs 12 September 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ABN 47 996 232 602 Level 8 Piccadilly Tower 133 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2001 GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 General enquiries 1300 369 711… -
8 December 2020Book page
Part 3: Living and belonging
Download the Report Download (PDF) Download (DOC) Don’t you think that there is something drastically wrong when we’re in the year 2018 and the deterioration of our people has just tripled? We're missing something somewhere along the line … [we need to be] putting preventative measures in place and really educating our people with empowerment to be able to lend to their own understanding of … -
1 August 2014Book page
Chapter 4: Experiences of employers in managing pregnancy, parental leave and return to work after parental leave
In summary Employers identified several challenges in managing pregnancy/return to work issues, including: Confusion and uncertainty about their legal obligations, and about employee rights Managing the uncertainty that can surround pregnancy/return to work issues, especially regarding timeframes, employees’ return to work and employees’ requests to work flexibly or part-time Limiting the… -
14 December 2012Book page
Law Society Journal 2008: When is performing a government function a service?
An earlier version of this article was published in the NSW Law Society Journal in March 2008. The article has now been updated to include the decision of the Full Federal Court. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the sexualisation of children in the contemporary media environment
Submission of the HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION to the Senate Standing Committee on Environment, Communications and the Arts on the Inquiry into the sexualisation of children in the contemporary media environment 18 April 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Ph. (02) 9284 9600 Table of Contents A… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Effects of the ongoing Efficiency Dividend on Smaller Public Sector Agencies
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘HREOC’) makes this submission to the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit Inquiry into the effects of the ongoing efficiency dividend on smaller public sector agencies (‘the Inquiry’). -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Consultation Paper:Native Title, Indigenous Economic Development and Tax (2010)
Consultation Paper: Native Title, Indigenous Economic Development and Tax Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Treasury 30 November 2010 Download Download in PDF [50 KB] Download in Word [230 KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Income tax exemption 5 Tax exempt vehicle: Indigenous Community Funds 5.1 Payments received by the fund 5.2 Purposes… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Northern Territory Emergency Response Review Board
Submission of the HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (HREOC) to the NORTHERN TERRITORY EMERGENCY RESPONSE REVIEW BOARD on the REVIEW OF THE NORTHERN TERRITORY EMERGENCY RESPONSE 15 August 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Ph. (02) 9284 9600 Contents Introduction Summary Recommendations Ten point plan to… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law 2005: Chapter 7: Damages and Remedies
Learn about damages and remedies under federal discrimination law. -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012Book pageSame-Sex: Same Entitlements: Chapter 6
back to Contents Chapter 6. Employment Download Chapter 6: [ PDF] [ Word ] 6.1 What is this chapter about? 6.2 How are employment conditions established for Australian workers? 6.3 Can same-sex and opposite-sex couples access the same leave entitlements? 6.4 Do federal government employees in same-sex and opposite-sex couples enjoy the same work conditions? 6.5 Are same-sex couples protected…