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14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights Brief No. 4
Human Rights Brief No. 4 Lawful Limits on Fundamental Freedoms Sources 1. Provided by law 2. A lawful objective 3. Necessary 4. Non-discriminatory 5. Exceptional Limitations in Australian law Select bibliography Click here to view the Practioner Checklist Many fundamental freedoms are guaranteed by international human rights law. They include the freedoms of expression, movement and choice… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Opinion pieceA question of human rights (2008)
As the Government points out on its Australia 2020 Summit website, the new century has thrown up enormous challenges, as well as breathtaking opportunities to us all. -
Rights and Freedoms
29 October 2020Submission
Review of the mandatory data retention regime (2019)
The Commission’s recommendations are aimed at ensuring that the data retention regime is more closely tailored to the purpose of fighting serious crime and is subject to appropriate safeguards and oversight. -
Disability Rights
23 July 2021Project
Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
Disability Royal Commission Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability The Australian government announced the establishment of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability (Disability Royal Commission) on 5 April 2019. This was in response to community concern, reflected in various inquiries,… -
Race Discrimination
26 November 2024Media ReleaseLandmark national plan seeks to end racism in Australia
Image design copyright Bree Buttenshaw for Saltwater People (2024). Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner today launched the most comprehensive plan ever for eliminating racism in Australia. Developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission with dedicated funding from the Australian Government, the National Anti-Racism Framework provides a roadmap for governments, business and… -
Rights and Freedoms
13 May 2013Webpage
Scrutiny by human rights treaty bodies
Each of the main human rights treaties requires parties to submit regular reports to a specialist Committee on their implementation of their obligations. These Committees are composed of independent experts elected by the parties to the treaty. A number of eminent Australian experts have served on these Committees, including Professor Ivan Shearer (Member, Human RIghts Committee) Professor… -
Childrens Rights
25 February 2021SpeechTowards a National Child Wellbeing Strategy
Speech by National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds to the Parliamentary Friends of Early Childhood Thanks for this opportunity to share some reflections on my vision for early childhood policy. I would first like to acknowledge the traditional owners – Ngunnawal and Ngambri people – and pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging. My observations this morning will draw… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
7 May 2023Media ReleaseYoung First Nations women to raise their voices at historic forum
150 young First Nations women will gather in Canberra tomorrow to help set an agenda for change in relation to the rights, health, safety, wellbeing and prosperity of young Indigenous women and girls. The Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) Youth Forum is a precursor to the landmark Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit (May 9 – 11), Australia’s most significant gathering ever of First… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Project
The Human Rights of Rural Australians
Every person in Australia, regardless of who they are or where they live, is entitled to respect for and protection of their human rights. People living in remote, rural and regional Australia often find it harder to fully enjoy their human rights because of their location. -
Legal
12 September 2016SubmissionList of Issues: Submission to UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2016)
View a submission to the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2016) that outlines a list of issues in relation to human rights. -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights 21: Looking ahead
Over the past 21 years HREOC has helped to highlight, investigate and respond to a wide range of complex human rights issues in Australia. During this time there have been many positive changes. It is clear, however, that gaping holes still exist.