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Rights and Freedoms
3 March 2023SpeechPromoting and protecting human rights in Australia
The Australian Human Rights Commission: promoting and protecting human rights in Australia St Andrew’s College, University of Sydney, 14 July 2022 Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM FAAL Abstract This presentation explores the role of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the context of the international human rights treaties and its establishment as part of the domestic mechanisms … -
Disability Rights
2 February 2019WebpageSupporting Participation Program
In 2024-25, the Department of Social Services (DSS) will contribute funding through the Supporting Participation Program (Supporting Participation by Representatives of People with Disability in Key International Forums on Human Rights Program) for people with disability to attend the following key international human rights forums: 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women … -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry on Employment and Disability Interim Report: chapter 7
Back to contents National Inquiry on Employment and Disability Interim Report: 7. Interim Recommendations 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Assess and address information needs 7.2.1 Develop a one-stop-information-shop and inquiry service 7.2.2 Map of government services 7.3 Assess and address the costs facing employers and people with disability 7.3.1 Research real costs to people with disability,… -
Childrens Rights
6 April 2022Publication
Keeping kids safe and well: your voices
Also available Keeping kids safe and well - Child-friendly version Children and young people are experts in their own lives, and their insights are critical for understanding how we can better support their safety and wellbeing. This report conveys the views of children, young people and families collected by the National Children’s Commissioner in face-to-face and online consultations and… -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2002: Discrimination and native title
The resolution of the debate as to whether the extinguishment of native title by the common law and the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) (‘NTA’) is racially discriminatory, depends upon the interpretation given to its two essential components: extinguishment and discrimination. The interpretation that the High Court has given to the extinguishment provisions of the NTA and its relationship… -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry on Employment and Disability Interim Report: chapter 4
Back to contents National Inquiry on Employment and Disability Interim Report: 4. Getting ready for the open workplace 4.1 Introduction 4.2 How does school assist in the transition to work? 4.2.1 Secondary school education 4.2.2 Vocational education and training in schools 4.2.3 School-based New Apprenticeships (SNAP) 4.2.4 Assistance in the transition from school to work 4.3 How does… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee
SUBMISSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION TO THE SENATE LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ON THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION LEGISLATION BILL 2003 You can also access: Summary of HREOC's Submission on to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee on the Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Bill 2003 Opening Statement by Prof…