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14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 1: A cause for cautious optimism: The year in review - Social Justice Report 2011
Social Justice Report 2011 Back to Contents Chapter 1: A cause for cautious optimism: The year in review 1.1 Introduciton 1.2 Follow up from the Social Justice Report 2010 1.3 The Declaration 1.4 Giving full effect to the Declaration 1.5 Conclusion and Recommendations 1.1 Introduction As I reflect on the events that have taken place during the reporting period from 1 July 2010 to 30 June… -
Childrens Rights
5 December 2016Project
Building Belonging - a toolkit to tackle racial prejudice in early childhood settings
In 2016, the Australian Human Rights Commission developed its first series of early childhood education resources. ‘ Building Belonging ’ is a comprehensive toolkit of resources which includes an ebook, song with actions, educator guide, posters and lesson plans, focused on encouraging respect for cultural diversity and tackling racial prejudice in early childhood settings. ‘Building… -
14 December 2012Book page
6 Issues raised outside the themes: Listening Tour Report
Research and literature: This section summarises research that is relevant to each sub-issue. It should be noted the research included in the report is not an exhaustive literature review, but a summary of the research that was presented to the Commissioner during the Listening Tour. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageInquiry into the effectiveness of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) in eliminating discrimination and promoting gender equality (2008)
Submission of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) in Eliminating Discrimination and Promoting Gender Equality 1 September 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Ph. (02) 9284 9600 Download Word Download PDF Table of Contents 1 -
Commission - General
14 December 2012WebpageAge and Disability Discrimination Commissioner The Hon Susan Ryan AO
Discover the impactful work of Hon. Susan Ryan AO in fighting age and disability discrimination. -
14 December 2012Book page
A Bad Business - Part A: Background
Sexual harassment has been unlawful across Australia for almost twenty years with 2004 marking the twentieth anniversary of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (Sex Discrimination Act). [2] Over that period, community awareness of the existence of sexual harassment, particularly in the area of employment, has grown considerably. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Commonwealth Commissioner for Children and Young People Bill 2010 (2010)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee in its inquiry into the Commonwealth Commissioner for Children and Young People Bill 2010. This submission considers the broad issues raised by the Bill. It does not make a detailed analysis of each proposed provision. -
14 December 2012Book page
What is the Racial Hatred Act?
Plain English guide to the Racial Hatred Act, which extends the coverage of the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA) to address racially offensive or abusive behaviour. -
4 June 2015Book page
Appendix 6: Submissions
2013 Declared Places (Mentally Impaired Accused) Bill 2013 Submission to the Disability Services Commission, Western Australia Contemporary Community Safeguards Inquiry Submission to the Australian Communications and Media Authority Civics and Citizenship Draft Curriculum Submission to the Australian Curriculum Assessment and Reporting Authority Business and Economics Draft Curriculum…