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Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechSmall: HREOC's perspectives on Action Plans
I always enjoy receiving an invitation from Victoria to talk about Action Plans because I know that Victoria is a leader in the country in terms of organisational commitment to developing Action Plans. -
Commission – General
9 October 2017Opinion pieceRespect is essential to debates in civilised Australia society
We can all have our say within the bounds of law Respect is the essence of a civil society. It is the cornerstone of human rights - the "active voice" of dignity that links all the international conventions to which Australia has committed. Respect is tolerance. It is a fundamental basis of our democratic society to be able to express our thoughts and feelings, and to respect those of others… -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 30
Pursuant to s 31(b)(ii) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), I attach a report of my inquiry into a complaint of discrimination in employment by Mr William Mayne against the Commonwealth of Australia, Australian Defence Force - Royal Australian Air Force. I have found that the act complained of constitutes discrimination in employment on the basis of age. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageFederal Discrimination Law: Chapter 5 The Disability Discrimination Act
The DDA covers discrimination on the ground of disability, including discrimination because of the use of a therapeutic device or aid, accompaniment by a carer or assistant or accompaniment by an assistance animal. -
14 December 2012Book page
Letter to small business organisations on draft premises standards
The Australian Human Rights Commission recently (May 2004) met with representatives from a number of small business organisations to discuss the draft Premises Standards. The purpose of the meetings was to provide additional information on a number of specific concerns that had been raised. The Commission followed up the meetings with a letter which is reproduced below. -
Commission – General
16 May 2014Webpage
Employers
The Australian Human Rights Commission, Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Australian Council of Trade Unions are working together to create safe and equal workplaces in Australia. Sexual harassment can have a serious and damaging effect on a workplace. It can result in productivity losses, reputational damage, increases in sick and stress leave, more workplace health… -
17 September 2013Book page
Who we are
The role of the Australian Human Rights Commission is to see that human rights and fundamental freedoms are understood and respected in law, policy and practice. The Commission is independent from government, with a legislative mandate, and recognised internationally as an ‘A Status’ National Human Rights Institution. We strive to resolve complaints, encourage positive law reform and build a… -
17 September 2013Book page
Who we are
The role of the Australian Human Rights Commission is to see that human rights and fundamental freedoms are understood and respected in law, policy and practice. The Commission is independent from government, with a legislative mandate, and recognised internationally as an ‘A Status’ National Human Rights Institution. We strive to resolve complaints, encourage positive law reform and build a… -
14 December 2012Book page
Sexual Harassment (A Code in Practice) - What is sexual harassment?
Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual conduct which makes a person feel offended, humiliated and/or intimidated where that reaction is reasonable in the circumstances. -
Children's 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… -
28 November 2014Book page
Resources
Activity and Resource Sheets Rights Ed Resource sheet: What is discrimination? What is discrimination? Discrimination is when you are treated unfairly or differently from others because of a particular personal characteristic. People may experience discrimination in many areas of their daily life. You may face discrimination: at school, TAFE or University in the place where you work or when… -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights Brief No. 4 Practitioner checklist
a. Provided by law? Is the limitation provided for by legislation or regulations? Is it set out with sufficient certainty? b. A lawful objective? Does the limitation pursue one of the objectives set out in the Covenant such as protecting rights and freedoms of others or protecting public health and safety? c. Necessary? Is the limitation necessary and proportional to the pursuit of its lawful… -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC - Annual Report 2001 - 2002: Significant Achievements
o The "privative clause" case. o The "Kevin and Jennifer" case. o the "Tampa" case (Federal Court, Full Federal Court and High Court). o the "Catholic Bishops" or "IVF" case in the High Court. -
LGBTIQ+
18 June 2013Project
New protection
Learn about new protections against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status. -
Rights and Freedoms
22 August 2013SpeechUnited Nations of Association of Australia National Conference
United Nations of Association of Australia National Conference Great Hall, University HouseAustralian National University, Canberra 10 August 20139.40am Professor Gillian TriggsPresident, Australian Human Rights Commission Australia and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Download slides I would like to acknowledge the Ngunnawal People, the Traditional Owners of the land upon which we… -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendices3 - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Appendices Appendix 3: Website statistics Table 37: Visitors to the Commission website Section Views of section home page Views of all pages in section Commission homepage 550 170 n/a www.humanrights.gov.au Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice 98 061 1 244 495 https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-island… Age Discrimination 51 836 106 595 -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
President speech: Settlement services through the looking glass of human rights
I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal peoples, and pay my respect to their elders past and present. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into Australia’s agreement with Malaysia in relation to asylum seekers
Recommendation 1: Asylum seekers should not be transferred from Australia to Malaysia under the Arrangement between the Government of Australia and the Government of Malaysia on Transfer and Resettlement. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
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The topic for discussion is the role of human rights in good governance. Along the way I will touch on HREOC’s perceptions of cultural change at DIMA, legal roadblocks to cultural change, and the importance of human rights principles in the law and policy making process. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
melbourne trams exemption reasons
5. Issues for consideration 5.1 Submissions on the application 5.2 What should be done to make Melbourne trams accessible? 5.3 The question of heritage values