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14 December 2012WebpageSubmission - Inquiry into Older People and the Law (2006)
ADA: Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cwth) CEDAW: Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women DDA: Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cwth) EOWA: Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency HREOC: … -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012SpeechHuman rights, Democracy and Women's Choices
Review a speech about human rights, democracy and women's choices delivered by former Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Pru Goward in Newcastle in 2002. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law 2005: Chapter 2: The Age Discrimination Act
The ADA commenced operation on 22 June 2004. At the date of publication there has been no decided case of unlawful age discrimination under the ADA. This chapter sets out the background to the legislation and its significant features as well as highlighting some similarities and differences with other federal unlawful discrimination laws that may be relevant to its interpretation and application.1 -
Commission – General
14 December 2012SpeechSociety of University Lawyers
When I was invited to give this address, my first thought was to talk about unlawful discrimination in the context of higher education and, in particular, disability discrimination. -
15 June 2015Book page
8 Legal and policy framework
The following section outlines the relevant legal and policy framework, including the international human rights framework. 8.1 International legal framework The rights of older persons are protected by a number of key international human rights treaties. [27] However, there is no specific United Nations convention on the rights of older persons. [28] Some of the key rights protected under … -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Inquiry into Multiculturalism in Australia (2011)
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration in its Inquiry into Multiculturalism in Australia. -
Sex Discrimination
20 May 2016Webpage
List of Support Services
If you feel unsafe now, phone 000 . You can contact police regarding any sexual harassment, sexual assault or bullying that involves criminal conduct. If you are participating in the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces and at any stage become distressed or require additional support from someone not involved in the Review, please call the Commonwealth Parliamentary … -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC REPORT NO. 37 (2007) - Report of an inquiry into Dr Julie Copeman’s complaint that Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service terminated her employment on the basis of her trade union activity
Pursuant to section 11(1)(d) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth) ('HREOC Act'), I attach a report of my inquiry into a complaint made by Dr Julie Copeman. I have found that Dr Copeman's employment as a general medical practitioner was terminated by Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (her employer) in circumstances that amounted to discrimination, and that such… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law: Chapter 2 - The Age Discrimination Act
The ADA commenced operation on 23 June 2004. At the date of publication there have been a limited number of cases in which the ADA has been considered[1] and there has not yet been a successful claim of unlawful age discrimination. This chapter therefore focuses on the background to the legislation and its significant features as well as highlighting some similarities and differences with other… -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechPresentation to Productivity Commission DDA review hearing
We would like to begin by emphasising the limited role of discrimination law - that is, we agree to some extent with comments by ACCI that equality cannot be achieved solely by providing stronger antidiscrimination legal provisions. -
14 December 2012Book page
Submission: Living Wills: Lacey
Yes. The difference in judgment and perception of life and events from when one is well to when one is psychotic is quite extreme, so anything that can be done to make this passage, and the return to wellness, a little easier is to be recommended. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
National Human Rights Consultation - Appendix 6
My brother was just walking down the street with his friends ... the police officer said to him ‘I’ve been doing this for so long, I know how to pick youse’. And, like, just because of the way they were walking and the way they were dressed. He had a backpack on. The police pulled over and said ‘what’s in your backpack, let me look in your backpack’. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
What is bullying?
Violence, harassment and bullying fact sheet. Recognise bullying, its impact, and how to seek help. Understand your rights and responsibilities. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2001-2002: Chapter 1
The Commission is an national independent statutory body established under the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. It has a President and five Commissioners. The five positions are currently held by three persons. Please refer to the organisational chart on page 16 for further information. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Speech
Adaptable Departments - disability action plans and what makes them work
I am very pleased to be able to contribute to this Forum and would like to congratulate the co-convenors, Rhonda and Fiona, and their organisations for this initiative, which is just one part of the Disability Advisory Council's Disability Action Plan Project running throughout 2006. -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 48: Mr CG v State of New South Wales
Pursuant to s 31(b)(ii) of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth), I attach my report of an inquiry into the complaint made by Mr CG of discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record by the Rail Corporation New South Wales. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Gunn and Taylor
(gb) Where HREOC considers it appropriate to do so, with the leave of the court hearing the proceedings and subject to any conditions imposed by the court, to intervene in proceedings that involve issues of discrimination on the ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy or potential pregnancy or discrimination involving sexual harassment; -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2005 : Appendix 1 : Chronology of events relating to the new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs, 1 July 2004 - 30 June 2005
This Appendix provides an overview of main events since the introduction of the new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs on 1 July 2004. It commences with a summary table and is followed by a detailed description of each event. -
Race Discrimination
6 September 2016Project
Race hate and the RDA
Learn about racial vilification laws in Australia, including sections 18C and 18D of the RDA. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Productivity Commission Inquiry into Paid Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave - 20 May 2008
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission – HREOC – is Australia’s national human rights institution with legislative responsibility for the promotion and independent monitoring of human rights in Australia.