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31 October 2017Opinion pieceSlavery is a bigger problem now than when it was ‘abolished’ - and it's happening here
A diverse group of leaders from the Australian business community, civil society, the religious community and academia has released a Statement of Support for the development of legislation to combat Modern Slavery. -
Childrens Rights
25 September 2015Opinion pieceDomestic violence: $100 million funding raises hope in a week of tragedy
By Professor Gillian Triggs and Commissioner Megan Mitchell. We can no longer tolerate the loss of innocent lives, or allow children to be exposed to such horrific crimes. This week we have seen at least four lives tragically cut short at the hands of a partner or family member. Two of these victims were a mother and her unborn baby; the others a 12-year-old girl and a 17-month-old baby… -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Religion, language and culture
The Convention on the Rights of the Child requires Australia to protect children's right to cultural identity, language and religion. It places a responsibility on the Department to facilitate their religious and cultural practices, such as worship, diet, health and hygiene. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageDiscussion Paper "Australia's Children: Safe and Well - A National Framework for Protecting Australia's Children"
Submission of the HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (HREOC) to the DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES, HOUSING, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS on the DISCUSSION PAPER “AUSTRALIA’S CHILDREN: SAFE AND WELL - A NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROTECTING AUSTRALIA’S CHILDREN” 14 July 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Ph… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
24 November 2017WebpageHave your say
Submissions will open shortly. Please register your interest here so that we can notify you when this occurs and keep checking the website and our social media for further information. Subscribe to our mailing list * indicates required Email Address * First Name Last Name Suburb Postcode State * ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA Mobile Phone Number How will my information be used Your… -
Complaint Information Service18 September 2014Webpage
Information sheets for complaints
Complaints about racial, sex, disability and age discrimination Information for Complainants in Word (191.3 KB) Information for Complainants in PDF (120.36 KB) Information for Respondents in Word (177 KB) Information for Respondents in PDF (148 KB) Conciliation information in Word (179 KB) Conciliation information in PDF (184 KB) Complaints about breaches of human rights and other… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2002-2003: Chapter 5
Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM commenced duty as Acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner in December 2000 in addition to his duties as Human Rights Commissioner. In April 2003 the Attorney-General announced an extension of this acting position until 3 April 2004. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of inquiry: Application for exemption under Disability Discrimination Act section 55 and Sex Discrimination Act section 44: Civil Aviation medical standards
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) applied on 29 July 2002 to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission for temporary exemption under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 ("SDA"), section 44, and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA"), section 55, for persons acting pursuant to existing Civil Aviation Regulations regarding medical fitness and proposed…