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14 December 2012Book page
WORKability 2: chapter 5
WORKability I: Barriers noted that one of the main impediments to the employment of people with disability lies in employer concerns about increased exposure to legal and financial risks related to occupational health and safety, disability discrimination and unfair dismissal laws. [1] -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendices: African Australians - Compendium (2010)
A task of this magnitude and complexity can only be successfully accomplished by the invaluable contributions of people with a wide array of expertise and skills. -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012Book pageStories of discrimination
Stories of discrimination experienced by the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex community October 2007 Click here to download in PDF 67KB Click here to download in WORD 151KB 1. What is this paper about? In 2006, the Commission conducted a National Inquiry into discrimination against people in same-sex relationships regarding access to financial and work-related entitlements… -
Education25 February 2015Webpage
Statistics about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
Learn about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People in Australia through statistics and infographics. -
14 December 2012Book page
Report to the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIaC)
The Unlocking Doors Project was a series of forums, workshops and consultations conducted by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission throughout 2006, which brought Muslim peoples and communities in New South Wales and Victoria into a dialogue with Police. This dialogue sought to strengthen Muslim peoples’ relationship with law enforcement agencies and build on the capacity of the… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006
Social Justice Report 2006 Back to Contents Appendix 1: Chronology of events relating to the administration of Indigenous affairs, 1 July 2005 – 30 June 2006 This appendix provides an overview of the main events with regard to the administration of Indigenous affairs to 30 June 2006. It commences with a summary table and is followed by a detailed description of each event. Date Event/summary… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmission - Australian Citizenship Test (2008)
Australian Citizenship Test Submission by the Human Rights And Equal Opportunity Commission to the Australian Citizenship Test Review Committee 5 June 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Ph. (02) 9284 9600 Download Word A: Introduction 1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) welcomes the Minister’s … -
14 December 2012Book page
Copyright and Publishing Roundtable
Copyright and Publishing Roundtable Friday, March 21, 2003 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Hearing Room, Level 8 133 Castlereagh Street Sydney 10am - 3.00pm 1) Welcome and arrangements for the meeting Graeme Innes, AM, Deputy Disability Discrimination Commissioner, welcomed participants to the meeting, and expressed the Commission's pleasure that so much good will and… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
1996 GUIDELINES FOR SPECIAL MEASURES UNDER THE SEX DISCRIMINATION ACT 1984
1.1 SHORT TITLE 1.2 PURPOSE 1.3 INTERPRETATION 1.4 DEFINITION 1.5 SCOPE 1.6 THE SEX DISCRIMINATION ACT 1984 The objects of the Sex Discrimination Act Grounds of discrimination Areas where discrimination is unlawful Discrimination and equality -
Rights and Freedoms
13 April 2015Book pageOur work plan for 2014-15
Priority: Human rights education and promotion We work to build awareness of rights and freedoms across the community, encouraging a culture of respect and responsibility that values dignity. To make this a reality, the Commission creates a range of community engagement and human rights education programs to engage with a broad cross-section of the community. We use tools such as social…