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Disability Rights
17 May 2016SpeechAustralian Network on Disability Annual National Conference 2016
I would like to thank the Australian Network on Disability for inviting me to speak about the work I have been doing. As many of you would know, I have recently concluded the Willing to Work National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination against Older Australians and Australians with Disability. The report for which was released by the Attorney-General last week. The report is available… -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012SpeechAusyouth Conference 2001
The creation of Ausyouth is an initiative that clearly picks up on the real-life needs of today's youth, an initiative that has the potential to foster the building blocks of a progressive caring society, and from a human rights perspective, it's an initiative that addresses some of Australia's obligations with respect to international instruments, to which we as a nation are committed. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Speech11th Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide Memorial: Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM (2005)
I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we stand, the Eora People, and pay my respects to their elders both past and present. -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Appendix 7
Established the Northern Territory Aboriginals Department with responsibility for the control and welfare of Aborigines and `to provide where possible for the custody, maintenance and education of the children of aboriginals'. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
17 July 2015PublicationSummary factsheet - The Forgotten Children: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention 2014
The Forgotten Children: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention 2014 Summary factsheet July 2015 What was the Inquiry about? On 3 February 2014 the President of the Commission announced a national inquiry into children in immigration detention. The purpose of the Inquiry was to investigate the ways in which life in immigration detention affects the health, well-being and -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Speech
Address to Blind Citizens Australia Convention 1999
Graeme Innes AM Deputy Disability Discrimination Commissioner Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission 15 October 1999 Note: This is the full version of Deputy Commissioner Innes' paper, which was presented in summary form at the convention for reasons of time. -
Children's Rights
1 December 2014SpeechNational Kidsafe Day 2014: Challenging Play - Risk It!
Megan Mitchell National Children's Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission Introduction to National Kidsafe Day 2014Good morning everyone and thankyou Dr Julie Brown for the introduction.Thank you to Kathleen Clapham for the acknowledgement to country this morning. I would also like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and on which children and families… -
14 December 2012Book page
The Ismaع Reference Group - Media Pack
The Ismaع project was advised by a reference group of 17 people, which included representatives from government agencies and religious and community organisations from across Australia. -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? Useful links
Media Pack Homepage Statements by Dr Sev Ozdowski, Human Rights Commissioner (Audio Files for Download) Inquiry Commissioner and Assistants Biographies About the Inquiry Inquiry Methodology Terms of Reference Useful Links and Resources -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006
This appendix summarises the main findings from research and consultations conducted by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission between 2001 and 2006 that relate to family violence and abuse in Indigenous communities. The summary has also been published in a more detailed research paper prepared by the Social Justice Commissioner in 2006 entitled Ending family violence and abuse in… -
Rights and Freedoms
15 June 2015Speech
The Legacy of the Magna Carta – 800 Years On
While seemingly idiosyncratic the signing of Magna Carta, or Great Charter, of 1215 was an immensely important political event. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Chapter 3: Indigenous participation in decision making – Transforming the relationship between government and Indigenous peoples
The twin pillars of the government's approach to Indigenous policy in 2003 continued to be practical reconciliation, with its emphasis on service delivery in core areas of disadvantage, and mutual obligation, with its emphasis on reciprocity and individual responsibility. Through both of these policies, the government has identified moving Indigenous people beyond welfare dependency and enabling… -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Chapter 15
Nunga baby taken away `Where's my mama' hear him say `You takin' me to Goonyaland?' Carried and fed by white man's hand Growing up different Never knowing Aunts and uncles, cousins growing Mama cries - Government pays Children lost to city ways -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
1. Save the Children Save the Children is the world's largest independent child development organisation, with 32 member countries and programs in over 100 countries. Save the Children works for: -
14 December 2012Book page
NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
The discussion paper was commissioned by my predecessor, Dr Blewett, as part of the Federal Government's disability reform agenda. Prepared by Ms Chris Ronalds, with assistance from the Labour Research Centre, the paper addresses the following issues: -
21 May 2013Webpage
Commission Reports raising ICCPR Article 9
ICCPR Article 9 recognises some of the most basic liberty rights. Commission reports on complaints under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act involve extensive work in this area. Reports are also available on the Commission's This page is intended to provide more convenient access to this work in relation to ICCPR Article 9 specifically. Many of these reports demonstrate that breaches… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Samaritans, the welfare arm of the Anglican Diocese of Newcastle, is one of the largest regional welfare organisations in Australia. We employ more than 500 professional staff and enjoy the continuing support of over 400 volunteer workers. Managed from Newcastle, Samaritans has a regional focus on the Hunter, Central Coast and Manning regions and an annual turnover of nearly $17million. The… -
Disability Rights
2 December 2015Speech
2015 International Day of People with Disability
Good afternoon. To begin, I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are meeting, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present, and the Elders from other communities who may be here today. I make particular mention of Indigenous Peoples with Disability who may be with us today, and to Elders of the past with disability. It is… -
Commission – General
28 February 2022WebpageSenate Order on Government Contracts (Archived reports)
Click here to read the most recent report Senate Order on Government Contracts - Archived reports Click here to read the report for 1/1/2023 to 31/12/2023 SENATE ORDER FOR ENTITY CONTRACTS LISTING RELATING TO THE CALENDAR PERIOD 01/01/2022-31/12/2022 Pursuant to the Senate Order for entity contracts the following table sets out contracts entered into by the Australian Human Rights Commission… -
Rights and Freedoms
6 June 2016Speech
Jessie Street Trust Annual Lunch 2016
Jessie Street Trust Annual Lunch - I am pleased to join you today to honour the work and annual birthday of Jessie Mary Grey Lillingston Street, a remarkable, and very modern Australian woman. Well before the First World War, she was an advocate for many of the social issues we care about today; equality for women, constitutional recognition of indigenous Australians, world peace and for…