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Legal14 December 2012Webpage
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY EXEMPTION UNDER THE DDA: QUEENSLAND RAIL
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 11 February 2002 under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") concerning tactile ground surface indicators ("TGSIs"). -
Disability Rights7 May 2024Webpage
Lessons from IncludeAbility
Watch the webinar with the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne on the background, lessons and evaluation findings from IncludeAbility as well as next steps... -
14 December 2012Book page
Towards Accessible Telecommunications for People with Disabilities
Background and Purpose Disability Statistics DDA Telecommunications Complaints Technology and Service Access Fixed Line Telephony Cellular Mobile Telephony Internet Connectivity Next Generation Networks Policy and Regulation Telecommunications Act 1997 TCPSS Act 1999 Disability Discrimination Act Consumer Representation and Consultation Major Issues for People with disabilities Disability… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Review of Australia’s Fourth Periodic Report on the Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights
Recommendation 2: The Australian Government pass a federal Human Rights Act that includes recognition and protection of economic, social and cultural rights. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Subject Index - Submissions to the Commonwealth Parliament
Discover the subject index of submissions to the Commonwealth Parliament. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendix A: Knowing the law
The Commonwealth Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA) and equivalent state and territory laws make it unlawful to discriminate against, harass or victimise people with disabilities or their associates – including in employment. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2007-2008: Milestones
Learn about milestones in the 2007-2008 annual report. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Introductory statement: Decision on exemption application: Australasian Railways Association
The Australian Human Rights Commission has decided to grant a number of temporary exemptions applied for by the Australasian Railways Association (ARA) , for a period of three years, from provisions of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport. This is on the condition that members of the ARA comply with a revised set of obligations. This decision is thus about how rail services… -
Rights and Freedoms1 May 2013Webpage
Right to health
Back to rights and freedoms: right by right ICESCR Article 12 | Other instruments | Commission work | International scrutiny | More information | Comments ICESCR Article 12 ICESCR Article 12 states The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. The steps to be taken by the States… -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Project
The Overlooked Consumers
A Discussion Paper examining the Access, Challenges and Emerging Possibilities for Consumer Electronics and Home Appliances.