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Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of temporary exemption under the DDA: Subscription Television Captioning
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 10 June 2008 under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") concerning captioning of subscription television programming. -
11 April 2013Webpage
Notice for exemption: Shane Radburn (2013)
Notice for exemption: Shane Radburn The Australian Human Rights Commission has received an application from Mr Shane Radburn who runs a bus service under contract with Transport NSW. Mr Radburn seeks an exemption under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards). Application Mr Radburn operates two bus … -
2 October 2018Webpage
Make a complaint
The Australian Human Rights Commission investigates and conciliates complaints about discrimination and breaches of human rights. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 1999-2000: Appendix 1
The International Labour Organisation Convention 111 deals with discrimination in employment and occupation. Australian adherence to this Convention provides that all people have the right to equal treatment in employment and occupation without discrimination on the basis of: -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of temporary exemption under the DDA: Broadcast Television Captioning
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 28 May 2003 under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") concerning broadcast television captioning. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006: Chapter 4: International developments on the rights of indigenous peoples – Closing the ‘protection gap’
In recent years there have been significant developments at the international level that impact upon the recognition and protection of the human rights of indigenous peoples. Most notably, there have been: i) reforms to the machinery of the United Nations (UN) and the emphasis given to human rights within that system; ii) the making of global commitments to action, through the Millennium… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2007-2008: Chapter 4 - Complaint Handling Section
The President of HREOC is responsible for the investigation and conciliation of complaints lodged under federal anti-discrimination and human rights law. Staff of HREOC’s Complaint Handling Section (CHS) assist the President to investigate and resolve complaints. The CHS also provides information to the public about the law and the complaint process through the Complaint Information Service… -
Legal19 April 2013Publication
Casenote: Haraksin v Murrays Australia Ltd (No 2) [2013] FCA 217
Court finds Murrays discriminated by failing to provide an accessible coach service -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of decision on application for temporary exemption: WizzBus
Under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA) the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 18 February 2009. -
14 December 2012Book page
It's About Time - Chapter 9
9.1 Introduction 9.2 Transport and access to paid work and services 9.3 Better urban planning 9.4 Supporting community life and wellbeing 9.5 Conclusion -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Children with Disabilities
The Convention on the Rights of the Child is very clear that extra efforts must be taken to provide children with disabilities with the support they need to enjoy a 'full and decent life'. -
23 April 2015Book page
Appendix 3: Complaint statistics
Enquiries and complaints received The Commission received 19 688 enquiries in 2013-14. This is 16% higher than the number received in the previous year. The majority of enquiries (73%) were received via our National Information Hotline. The main issues raised by enquirers in this reporting year related to disability discrimination (18%); general employment matters, including harassment and … -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Decision on exemption application:Captioning of subscription television (ASTRA) (2010)
By this instrument, the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) has refused the application of the members of the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) for a temporary exemption pursuant to s 55(1) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA). -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Decisions 1985 - 2001
On 23 September 1999, the federal Government passed the Human Rights Legislation Amendment Act No. 1 1999 (Cth). This law transferred the public hearing and determination process from the Commission to the Federal Court of Australia and the Federal Magistrates Court. This law came into effect on 13 April 2000. -
Employers13 February 2015Quick Guide
Bullying
Learn about workplace bullying, legal protections, and employer liability under anti-discrimination laws and the Fair Work Act. -
14 December 2012Book page
Contents: African Australians - Compendium (2010)
back to African Australians Compendium 2010 - African Australians: human rights and social inclusion issues project A compendium detailing the outcomes of the community and stakeholder consultations and interviews and public submissions Contents 1 Recognition of Indigenous context 2 Overview 2.1 Scope and framework 2.2 Project partners and governance 2.3 Consultation strategy and approach 2… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Recommendation for conditional exemption under DDA section 55: Subscription television captioning
I recommend that the Commission approve (on conditions as set out below) an application (attached) from the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA), on behalf of its member subscription television providers, for temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act regarding provision of captioning. -
Commission – General7 August 2018Webpage
Senate file listing: 1 Jan 2018 - 30 June 2018
SENATE FILE LIST FOR AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 1 JANUARY 2018 - 30 JUNE 2018 see previous File Id File Name Create Date '2016/357-7 SUBMISSIONS - UNIVERSITY SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PROJECT HUMAN RIGHTS COMPLIANCE - MAJOR PROJECTS & INQUIRIES SUBMISSIONS '2018-02-14 '2017/47-3 UNITED NATIONS ENGAGEMENT 2016 - 2017: SPECIAL RAPPORTEURS PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION -… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Free to air television captioning exemption decision (2012)
By this instrument, the Australian Human Rights Commission grants to the Applicants an exemption pursuant to section 55(1) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA). -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Request for comment on issues raised in submissions on exemption application - ASTRA
I refer to the application received from the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) dated February 2010 seeking an exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 Cth (DDA)in relation to the provision of captioning for people who are Deaf or have a hearing impairment on subscription television.
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