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14 December 2012WebpageAmicus - Hervey Bay:
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Asylum Seekers and Refugees
10 July 2013WebpageReports of complaints relating to immigration detention
Reports of complaints under the AHRC Act The Commission can inquire into complaints of breaches of human rights under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) (AHRC Act). When the Commission receives a complaint of an alleged breach of human rights the Commission will attempt to resolve the complaint through conciliation. If conciliation is unsuccessful and the Commission finds… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2001-2002: Appendix 5
* When complaints under the Racial, Sex & Disability Discrimination Acts are terminated, the complainant may apply to have the allegations heard and determined by the Federal Court or the Federal Magistrates Service. ** Complaints under the Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission Act concerning discrimination in employment or a breach of human rights, which cannot be conciliated,… -
14 December 2012Book page
Report of an inquiry: Mr Zacharias Manongga
Pursuant to section 11(1)(f)(ii) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), I attach a report of my inquiry into a complaint by Mr Zacharias Manongga Consul for the Northern Territory, consul of the Republic of Indonesia that the human rights of Indonesian Fishers detained on vessels in Darwin Harbour were breached by the Commonwealth of Australia. -
LGBTIQ+
14 December 2012Project
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Equality
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Equality Consultation on Protection from Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Sex and/or Gender Identity Do you think you have been discriminated against in employment for reasons relating to your sexuality? See our Complaints page for information on how to make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission. You can also… -
Sex Discrimination
26 March 2014Book pageChapter 3: Overview of implementation of ADF Review recommendations
The ADF Review contained 21 recommendations. The Chiefs of Service Committee (COSC) agreed to 15 of these, with the further six agreed ‘in principle’. The Chief of the Defence Force stated that ‘in principle’ agreement indicates that the COSC unanimously agreed to the concept and intent of the recommendations, but practical implementation considerations require that a more detailed… -
Disability Rights
30 June 2015PublicationMental Health Legislation and Human Rights
This paper presents an indicative analysis of the mental health legislation in each State and Territory in terms of recently agreed international standards - the UN Principles for the Protection of Persons with Mental Illness and for the Improvement of Mental Health Care. The legislation in every Australian jurisdiction breaches the standards prescribed in the UN Principles in a number of ways… -
14 December 2012Book page
A Bad Business - Case Studies
Engage with real-life case studies from the "Bad Business" report, highlighting workplace sexual harassment. -
Childrens Rights
11 March 2013WebpageGuides
Resources for children and young people For general information about human rights, see the Information for Students page. For information about the special rights of children and young people, see the About Children's Rights page. See also our poster showing 12 key rights in the Convention. Resources for teachers, parents and carers For resources for teaching about children's rights, see… -
14 December 2012Book page
Discrimination in Employment on the Basis of Criminal Record
Australians who have a criminal record often face significant barriers to full participation in the Australian community. Trying to find a job is one of the areas of greatest difficulty for former offenders.