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14 December 2012Book page
Voices of Australia: Resource sheet 5 - rightsED
Discrimination: Any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference made on a particular basis such as race, religion, national origin which has the purpose or effect of denying recognition, enjoyment, or exercise, on an equal footing, of human rights and freedoms in society. -
14 December 2012Book page
Voices of Australia: Activity sheet 5 - rightsED
Complete an education activity (sheet 5) designed to raise awareness of human rights by giving students a set of questions and answers to match correctly. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The Association of Major Charitable Organisations welcomes the opportunity to provide a submission to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission's National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention. -
14 December 2012Book page
Young people in the workplace: Activity sheet - rightsED
Young people can learn about their rights and responsibilities in the workplace by accessing an activity sheet that details relevant work situations. -
Disability Rights8 March 2018Opinion piece
25 years of the Disability Discrimination Act
It was 25 years ago this month that the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (the ‘DDA’) commenced operation. On 1 March 1993, Australians with a dis¬ability had a national law that was designed to provide them with equality in many areas of life. Over the past quarter of a cen¬tury, the DDA has contributed significant¬ly to social change for people with disability and has been used by -
Disability Rights1 December 2017Publication
Working towards Equality for People with Disability
In 2016 – 2017, Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Alastair McEwin, spoke to many people with disability about their lives and the changes they need. Based on what he was told, this document outlines the big issues the Commissioner will focus on to improve the lives of people with disability over the next four years. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Advancing human rights of children and young people with disabilities
I was around as head of the then Disability Advisory Council of Australia back in the late 80s and early 90s when ACROD and the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission worked together on a discussion paper and consultation process to identify and pursue areas of increased need for human rights protection for people with disabilities. -
14 December 2012Book page
A Community Guide: Social Justice and Native Title Reports 2008
In my role as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner I am required to produce two annual reports on Indigenous human rights issues – the Social Justice Report and the Native Title Report. -
Disability Rights15 September 2014Publication
National Disability Forum 2014 - Summary of Survey Results
Australian Human Rights Commission National Disability Forum 2014 Summary of Survey Results 15 September 2014 Table of Contents 1 Background 2 Purpose 3 Focus and structure 4 Method 5 Survey results 5.1 Respondent Information 5.2 Disability Rights Generally 5.3 Disability Rights and Employment 5.4 The Commission’s Roles and Priorities 1. Background On 14 July 2014 newly appointed Acting… -
Rights and Freedoms16 July 2013Webpage
DIAC Response to the 2012 Australian Human Rights Commission Report on Immigration Detention at Christmas Island
back to Commission's Immigration detention on Christmas Island report (2012) Department of Immigration and Citizenship Response to the 2012 Australian Human Rights Commission Report on Immigration Detention at Christmas Island Download in PDF [ 36 KB ] Download in Word [ 126 KB ] Introduction The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the… -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: The Emergence of Rights in Law
Discover the historical evolution of legal rights, from the Magna Carta to modern treaties, and their impact on human rights law. Learn more with this fact sheet. -
14 December 2012Book page
RightsED: Child Rights - Resource sheet: A last resort
Read through the following quotes. These are things that asylum seeker children told the Australian Human Rights Commission about their time in Australian immigration detention centres. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
Asia Pacific Forum meeting: Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM (2001)
Although the first Human Rights Commission was established by federal legislation in 1981, ICESCR was not added to its mandate (unlike the ICCPR). The omission was repeated when the new (current) Commission was established in 1986. -
14 December 2012Book page
Face the Facts: Activity 6 - rightsED
1. Make a list of what you have learnt about Indigenous issues from your reading of Face the Facts - Questions and Answers about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: -
14 December 2012Book page
It's About Time - Recommendations
That the Australian Bureau of Statistics be funded to produce a full national time use survey at regular five-yearly intervals to help inform and measure progress towards gender equality in paid and unpaid work. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2008-2009: Chapter 1
The objective of the Commission’s new strategic plan is to build on the Commission’s strengths so that it is in a better position to help build an Australian culture where human rights are understood, respected and enjoyed by ‘everyone, everywhere, everyday’. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Australian Association of the Deaf National Conference
I think it's always good manners to make this acknowledgment. But at a Deaf community event it's also an important reminder that the rate of deafness and hearing impairment in some indigenous communities - over 30% - is even higher than it is throughout the community as a whole. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: The International Bill of Rights
Explore the International Bill of Rights, including the Universal Declaration and key covenants, and their impact on global human rights. Learn more with this fact sheet. -
14 December 2012Book page
Voices of Australia: Activity sheet 7 - rightsED
Create an artistic piece (painting/song/drama play/menu/stage costume) that celebrates the themes of diversity, anti-discrimination and multiculturalism. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice10 February 2022Speech
ANU College of Law Conference: Parenthood and Work in a Post-COVID Context
[Introduction in Bunuba] It is a pleasure be speaking to you all today. My name is June Oscar, and I am Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. I acknowledge the traditional custodians of all the lands across Australia and pay my respects to all elders, past, present and emerging. I also pay my respects to the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples for those of…
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