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29 January 2013Book page
Appendix I – Cadet Boards of Review
Taken from Academy Standard Operating Procedures, Chapter 4 – Training Cadets’ performance at ADFA is the subject of Fortnightly Boards of Review (FBOR), Mid-Year Boards of Review (MYBOR) and End of Year Boards of Review (EYBOR). Processes leading to termination of cadets come in the form of adverse administrative action with respect to counselling, Notices to Show Cause (NSC) and options in… -
Rights and Freedoms
18 February 2015SpeechBeyond human rights to exercising freedoms
National Press Club, Wednesday, 18th February 2015 - Why freedom matters -
14 December 2012Book page
GSL response to the Commission's Report
Thank you for your email of 10 January, attaching the revised draft of the Summary Report of HREOC's inspection of mainland immigration detention facilities, and for giving GSL the opportunity to comment. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Speech
Mornington Peninsula Shire Conference
Firstly I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we stand and by so doing remind ourselves that Australia's cultural traditions stretch back many thousands of years. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012SpeechMaking human rights real for all helps to keep democracies healthy
Many years ago, when I was a very young solicitor anxious to be taken seriously by my employers, I needed to do some banking in my lunch hour. When I arrived at my bank, I was confronted by a long queue. I assessed the pace at which it was moving and decided that I could get served and still make it back to the office on time. You can imagine my astonishment when, arriving at the front of the… -
31 July 2013Book page
4 What are the human rights issues raised by refusal or cancellation of visas under section 501?
The Commission has a number of concerns about the impact on the human rights of people whose applications for visas are refused or whose visas are cancelled under section 501 of the Migration Act. The Commission is particularly concerned about the consequences for: refugees who have their applications for protection visas refused on character grounds long-term permanent residents of… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Speech
"The local face of global justice policy": Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM (2004)
Firstly I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we stand and by so doing remind ourselves that Australia's cultural traditions stretch back many thousands of years and express our aspirations for Australians of the future to be socially just and inclusive. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Speech
“The Relevance of Human Rights in Contemporary Australia”: Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM (2003)
1. Introduction 2. Emergence of International Human Rights 3. Impact of international human rights law on federal law 4. Moving forward on human rights protection -
14 December 2012Book page
HRC Report No. 13
HRC Report No. 13 Copyright © Commonwealth of Australia 2001 Copying is permissible with acknowledgment of the authorship of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, Sydney, 2001. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Speech
Developing a Culture of Human Rights: Education, Public Awareness and Active Citizenship
The Australian Human Rights Commission supports a Human Rights Act for Australia. It would set out in a single document the human rights that all people in Australia are entitled to enjoy, and the responsibilities we have to respect the rights of others. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
University of Western Sydney – Graduation Address (2011)
Chancellor, Professor Peter Shergold AC, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, International and Development, Professor John Ingleson, academic staff, senior University management, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, and importantly, graduands. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Opinion piece
Opinion Pieces - Protecting Australians' rights (2008)
The new century has thrown up enormous challenges, as well as breathtaking opportunities to us all. One such challenge is the protection of human rights. -
14 December 2012Book page
3. Managing mental illness in the workplace
Some workers will choose to disclose their mental illness if they require workplace support. Others may choose not to disclose their illness if they feel they do not require any workplace support or fear an adverse reaction. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - Human rights at your fingertips
Learn about the principles of human rights, which include the right to self-determination and the right to political, economic and social development. -
14 December 2012Book page
Introduction - Social Justice Report 2010
It is with great pleasure that I present my first Social Justice Report (the Report) as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, having commenced my five-year term on 1 February 2010. -
29 January 2013Book page
Executive Summary
This Report presents the findings of Phase One of the Review into the Treatment of Women at ADFA and in the ADF. Phase One of the Review focuses specifically on ADFA. This report contains four chapters and 31 recommendations. These recommendations build on reform processes begun in the late 1990s and identify further, significant areas for change. A description of ADFA, including its history… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Speech
Democracy, Human Rights & Social Issues: Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM (2005)
I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we stand, and pay my respects to their elders both past and present. I make this statement at any function where I speak in order to: -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : Chapter 1: Introduction
This is my first Social Justice Report to the federal Parliament as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. I commenced my five year term at the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission on 12 July 2004. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
Natural Justice Issues In A Tribunal Hearing
I was first approached by one of your Committee to speak tonight on a topic which sounded an easy one: "talk about your experiences in consensus judgments and how committees of more than one function". I shall amplify why that would be an easy topic in a moment. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageINQUIRY INTO CIVICS AND ELECTORAL EDUCATION
1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (the Commission) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (the Electoral Committee) regarding its Inquiry into Civics and Electoral Education.