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14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2008-2009: Chapter 2
One of the Commission’s central functions is to undertake education programs that increase public awareness and generate discussion of human rights and anti-discrimination issues within Australia. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice10 May 2023Media Release
First Nations women respond to Banksia Hill riots with call for immediate reform to youth justice
First Nations female leaders from across Australia are demanding immediate reform to Western Australia’s approach to youth justice in the wake of today’s riots at the Banksia Hill Juvenile Detention Centre. Hundreds of First Nations women are attending the Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit in Canberra this week, including Commissioner for Children and Young People WA Jacqueline McGowan… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
Senate File Listing 1 July 2008 - 31 December 2008
FileId: 2007/121-2 Create Date 01-Sep-2008 Name: AFRICAN COMMUNITIES REPORT Title: NATIONAL ACTION PLAN PUBLIC AWARNESS AND EDUCATION - RDU SPU EDUCATION -
Sex Discrimination20 October 2015Speech
Achieving a Gender Equal World
Over the last 7 years I have become more and more convinced of one thing - this is my second theme. To deliver equality for women we need to focus on men. We need men taking the message of gender equality to other men. It’s not about men speaking for women or saving women. We can take care of ourselves, thank you very much. It is about men stepping up beside us, working in partnership with us… -
Race Discrimination3 October 2017Webpage
Our supporters
OUR SUPPORTERS More than 400 organisations have pledged their commitment to anti-racism. This includes organisations across business, sport, education, local government and community organisations. Thousands of people have also individually supported the campaign. Supporter organisations agree to endorse the campaign's messages about anti-racism and to promote the campaign. Many hold events… -
Sex Discrimination7 April 2015Speech
Equality Means Business
The Women’s Empowerment Principles Summit -
Race Discrimination7 November 2022Media Release
Attorney-General commits Government to anti-racism strategy in Kep Enderby Memorial Lecture
“Australia’s continued success as a multicultural nation must include an ongoing commitment to addressing racism,” the Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
As a counsellor of children and families at risk of child abuse and neglect, I have a number of concerns about the children being held in immigration detention in Australia and in our region on the request of Australian authorities. In my professional capacity I see children who have been abused by their Australian families. I find it appalling that Australia as a nation is now systematically… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
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I am very pleased to have been asked to open the 9th Conference of the International Student Advisers Network of Australia (ISANA). I am pleased to welcome those who come from abroad, to exchange ideas and thoughts with a variety of people and across a range of disciplines and institutions. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
How Local Communities can Address Issues of Disability
In my presentation today I want to focus on the Commission's work with Local Government and the effect the Disability Discrimination Act has had on how they go about their business. -
Commission – General4 April 2023News story
Human rights leaders share lessons from across the globe
For the first time since 2019, the Australian Human Rights Commission was able to participate in person at the annual Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) meetings in Geneva. Over the week of 13-17 March, Commission President Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM and Chief Executive Leanne Smith joined colleagues from around the globe to share experiences, lessons… -
26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-04-10
The complainant was employed by the respondent telecommunications corporation. He alleged that, during the company’s Christmas party, his male supervisor took the complainant’s genitals in his hand and squeezed while smiling. The complainant alleged the company did not respond appropriately to his internal complaint about the incident because of his sex. He claimed the complaint process was… -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Hastings: Transition
When I was discussing this event with Jenni Huon we talked about whether the theme should be "transition" or "transitions". At the time I thought it did not matter much, but as soon as I started to write this address I realised that I am going to talk about "transition". "Transitions" (plural) suggests one discrete thing after another, a beginning, middle… -
14 December 2012Book page
4. Creating a safe and healthy workplace for all
The most effective way to attract and support competent and productive workers is to ensure a healthy and safe work environment for everyone including workers with mental illness. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Supplementary information to the Inquiry into Cyber Safety for Senior Australians
Information about cyber safety needs to be extended to offline media platforms in order to reach older Australians who are not yet online and may have concerns about going online due to safety issues. Older Australians are still very loyal to traditional media platforms such as TV, radio and print.[1] The following media settings and publications target older Australians and could be good avenues… -
Race Discrimination9 April 2024Webpage
Race Discrimination
Learn about racism, its impact, and how to combat it. Take action to build communities where people of all cultures and backgrounds feel safe, respected and included. -
16 May 2013Project
Supporting participation in key international forums
The Commission welcomes proposals for funding to support the participation of people with disability and organisations representing people with disability to attend key international forums on human rights -
21 May 2020Conciliation register
2018-11-05
The complainant was employed by the respondent cleaning and maintenance service to perform pool and yard maintenance duties in a remote location. She informed the company she was pregnant because she was experiencing severe morning sickness and was concerned at the potential risk of heavy lifting and use of chemicals. The company allowed her to perform administrative duties during her… -
Children's Rights5 May 2019Video
What are children's rights?
This animated video introduces viewers to children's rights. For more information about children's rights visit: https://humanrights.gov.au/kids -
27 March 2015Book page
Executive summary
Rights & Responsibilities 2014 was a national consultation conducted by the Human Rights Commissioner between August and December 2014. The consultation examined how well people think their human rights and freedoms are protected in Australia. Altogether the Human Rights Commissioner consulted with over 1,100 people at public events and meetings as part of Rights & Responsibilities…
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