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Education1 April 2016Webpage
An Introduction to Human Rights
Human rights recognize our freedom to choose, develop, and live without fear or discrimination. Explore their history and importance globally. -
Commission - General
14 October 2020Publication
Annual Report 2019-2020
You can access the Australian Human Rights Commission 2019 – 2020 Annual Report at the Australian Government Transparency Portal. Complaint Statistics 2019-2020 Download PDF | Download Word The year in review The 2019–2020 financial year has been a challenging period. It is impossible to reflect on this period without focusing on the tragic circumstances that have unfolded across Australia… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageHuman Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 1996
1.1 The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ("the Commission") has already presented a written submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee ("the Committee") in respect of the Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 1996 (Cth) ("the Bill") (copy annexed). The Commission also attended before the Committee on Tuesday 11 March 1997… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2007-2008: Chapter 1 - The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
On 14 and 15 February 2008, HREOC held a planning summit at Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont Point in Sydney, entitled HREOC21. The 21 refers to the number of years that have passed since HREOC was established by an act of federal Parliament in 1986. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - 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 … -
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
Bringing them Home - Chapter 13
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Report Bringing them Home Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families April 1997 back to content page / previous chapter / next chapter Part 4 Reparation Chapter 13 Grounds for Reparation Chapter 14 Making Reparation Kooris Come in All Colours I know I'm a Koori I've… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
R v Cheung
HIS HONOUR: The accused Cheung Ying Lun also known as Garry Cheung is to stand trial in this court on 15 February 1993 upon an indictment charging that between 1 August 1988 and 12 May 1989 he was knowingly concerned in the importation into Australia of a quantity of heroin exceeding the commercial quantity. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Book pageNational Inquiry on employment and disability: Summary of Roundtable Meetings
National Inquiry on employment and disability: Summary of Roundtable Meetings Sydney , 31 March 2005 Melbourne , 7 April 2005 See also separate notes from employer forum, Brisbane 22 April and Sydney employer forum, 7 July 2005; see also NEEOPA forum, 10 October Purpose of meetings Barriers to employment of people with disabilities Issues for further exploration Suggested priorities and…