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Sex Discrimination
26 March 2014Book pageChapter 8: Principle 5: Gendered harassment and violence ruins lives
Key findings of Review The ADF Review found that sexual misconduct – including sexual harassment and, on occasion, sexual assault – existed in the ADF, particularly in male dominated areas. It also found significant underreporting of sexually based incidents from victims because of fear of victimisation; concerns about negative impact on career progression; and personal trauma. The ADF… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2001: Chapter 6: Reconciliation – National progress one year on
In its final recommendations, the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation proposed that there be a legislative requirement for the Social Justice Commissioner to monitor progress towards reconciliation on an annual basis. In the Social Justice Report 2000 it was noted that while legislative amendment to this end was desirable, this task could be undertaken under my existing functions. Accordingly,… -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013WebpageFreedom of information, opinion and expression
The UN General Assembly adopted the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) on 16 December 1966. ICCPR Article 19 states: Everyone shall have the right to hold opinions without interference. Everyone shall have the right to freedom of expression; this right shall include freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas of all kinds, regardless of frontiers,… -
14 December 2012Book page
Section 10: Exemptions - Addressing sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity discrimination: Consultation Report (2011)
During the consultation, the Commission received a number of comments regarding exemptions from potential federal protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity. Many participants who supported new protections from discrimination argued that there should either be narrow or no exemptions at all. Some participants, particularly those affiliated… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageInquiry into the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 and Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (2009)
Inquiry into the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Act 1999 and Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Australian Government Office for Women 30 October 2009 Download Word [ 1.6 MB] Download PDF [ 630 KB ] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Executive Summary 3 Table of Recommendations 4 Diagrams of proposed national… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Sakhi
IN THE HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRY M 276 of 2003 IN THE MATTER OF an application for a writ of habeas corpus and a writ of prohibition against: KIT WOOLLEY, MANAGER OF THE BAXTER IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTRE First Respondent THE HONOURABLE SENATOR AMANDA VANSTONE, MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURAL AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS Second Respondent Ex parte:… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2001: Chapter 4: Laws mandating minimum terms of imprisonment (‘mandatory sentencing’) and Indigenous people
Social Justice Report 2001 back to contents Chapter 4: Laws mandating minimum terms of imprisonment (mandatory sentencing) and Indigenous people Introduction Overview of minimum mandatory imprisonment laws The Northern Territory laws The Western Australian laws Distinguishing minimum mandatory imprisonment laws from other mandatory sentencing provisions Recent developments in mandatory… -
14 December 2012Book page
2009 Immigration detention and offshore processing on Christmas Island
2009 Immigration detention and offshore processing on Christmas Island Download in Word [ 3.2 MB ] Download in PDF [ 905 KB ] DIAC response to the report Table of Contents PART A: Introductory sections 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Background 4.1 Conduct of visit 4.2 Purpose of visit 4.3 Relevant human rights standards 5 Snapshot: immigration detainees on Christmas Island 5.1… -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2002: Implications of Miriuwung Gajerrong & Wilson v Anderson
The reasoning of the High Court in Wilson v Anderson [1] and Miriuwung Gajerrong [2] provides a comprehensive analysis of the operation of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) (‘NTA’). It is detailed and legally complex. In discussing NSW crown land legislation, Justice Kirby made the following observation about the NTA and the native title system: -
Legal
2 August 2017Submission
Australian Citizenship Legislation (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill 2017
Australian Citizenship Legislation (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill 2017 21 July 2017 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendation 4 Additional requirements for people seeking citizenship by conferral 4.1 Four years permanent residency 4.2 English language requirements 4.3 Integration into the Australian community 4.4 …