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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
6 June 2017SpeechMabo Lecture - National Native Title Conference 2017
Speech given at the National Native Title Conference, Townsville Introduction in Bunuba Yaningi warangira ngindaji yuwa muwayi ingirranggu, Gurambilbarra Walgurakaba yani u. Balangarri wadjirragali jarra ningi – gamali ngindaji yau muwayi nyirrami ngarri thangani. Yaningi miya ngindaji Muwayi ingga winyira ngarragi thangani. Yathawarra, wilalawarra jalangurru ngarri guda. I stand here today… -
14 December 2012Book page
Face the Facts: Activity 4 - rightsED
1. Read Face the Facts - Questions and Answers about Migrants and Multiculturalism to gather facts about migration and multiculturalism. After you have finished reading, answer the questions below. -
21 October 2022Webpage
Let's talk about disability
Learn about how people with a disability have the same rights and freedoms as everyone and should all be respected and treated equally and fairly. -
14 December 2012Book page
6. Australia's Immigration Detention Policy and Practice
Australian law requires the detention of all non-citizens who are in Australia without a valid visa (unlawful non-citizens). This means that immigration officials have no choice but to detain persons who arrive without a visa (unauthorised arrivals), or persons who arrive with a visa and subsequently become unlawful because their visa has expired or been cancelled (authorised arrivals)… -
Commission – General
14 December 2012SpeechPresident Speech: What does it mean to believe in human rights in Australia today?
I would like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of this land, the Pambalong clan of the Awabakal people, and pay my respect to their elders, past and present. Today I would like to explore the question: ‘What does it mean to believe in human rights in Australia today?’ This is an ambitious project, and I am aware that the question does not have a short and simple answer. -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012SpeechNational Strategic Conference on Fatherhood: Pru Goward
Of course, women too can be violent. However for the most part, the purpose and effects differ radically - male violence is used to regulate women's behaviour, and men's. Men commit most of the violence that is considered in the criminal system, against women and against other men. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageExemption applications under the Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth)
Section 44 of the Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth) gives the Commission the power to grant temporary exemptions from certain provisions of the Act. Temporary exemptions may be granted for up to five years at a time and may be granted subject to specified terms and conditions. The effect of a temporary exemption is that discrimination covered by the exemption is not unlawful under the Act… -
14 December 2012Book page
Voices of Australia: Resource sheet 2 - rightsED
I am both Australian and Lebanese. I have the best of two great cultures. Being part of Middle Eastern societies has taught me the value of family and respect for elders. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2005 : Media Release : Social Justice Commissioner argues a different approach to the Indigenous land tenure debate
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commissioner, Tom Calma, argues in the Native Title Report 2005 that the Australian Government's proposal to encourage individual leases on Indigenous land will not necessarily lead to improved economic outcomes for Indigenous people. -
4 February 2020Book page
Submissions - Children's Rights Report 2019
Date Submitted by 1 29.03.2018 Confidential 2 03.04.2018 Confidential 3 03.04.2018 Name Withheld 4 10.04.2018 Name Withheld 5 10.04.2018 Confidential 6 10.04.2018 Confidential 7 12.04.2018 Lynelle Long, InterCountry Adoptee Voices 8 13.04.2018 Confidential 9 16.04.2018 Confidential 10 16.04.2018 Confidential 11 17.04.18 Name Withheld 12 21.04.2018 Confidential 13 23.04.2018 Associate… -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024WebpageThe IncludeAbility Employer Network - The Woolworths Group
Discover the ways IncludeAbility Employer Network member Woolworths is committed to fostering spaces that celebrate and embrace diversity in all its forms. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - Westpac
Learn how IncludeAbility Employer Network member Westpac creates inclusive and accessible workplaces, branches and services for our people and customers. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - Rio Tinto
Learn of Rio Tinto’s commitment to all voices and cultures being respected, and a variety of perspectives not only being welcome, but essential to success. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - PWC
Read what IncludeAbility Employer Network member PWC has to say about their commitment to increasing representation and inclusion of people with disability. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - NSW Public Service Commission
IncludeAbility Employer Network member NSW Public Service Commission says the NSW public sector are aiming to employ 10,000 people with a disability by 2025. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - Microsoft
Read about Microsoft’s belief that a workforce including people with disabilities is essential to empower every person and organisation on the planet. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - Kmart
Read about IncludeAbility Employer Network member Kmart’s work to foster an inclusive, accessible and safe culture for both team members and customers. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - CBA
Learn about IncludeAbility Network member CommBank's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and wanting people to feel respected, safe and included. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - Boston Consulting Group
IncludeAbility Employer Network member Boston Consulting Groups champion diversity, equity, and inclusion through initiatives, community-building, and events. -
Legal
15 April 2024Submission
Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs in relation to its inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Removals and Other Measures) Bill 2024 (Cth).