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Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to Court as Intervener and Amicus Curiae
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘the Commission’) has sought leave to appear as amicus curiae in the hearing of both appeal proceedings. The Commission does not argue for a particular outcome in the appeal, but rather seeks to identify the relevant principles of law as they apply to the appeal for the assistance of the Court. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Social Justice Report 2002: Chapter 3 - National progress towards reconcilation in 2002 - an equitable partnership?
Social Justice Report 2002 back to contents Chapter 3: National progress towards reconciliation in 2002 - an equitable partnership? Indigenous policy within the broader context of strategic leadership for Australia Implementing practical reconciliation 1) 'Changing Direction', the 5-point plan 2) 'Agreement making and sharing common ground' 3) Expenditure on Indigenous-specific programmes… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the effectiveness of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) in eliminating discrimination and promoting gender equality (2008)
Submission of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) in Eliminating Discrimination and Promoting Gender Equality 1 September 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Ph. (02) 9284 9600 Download Word Download PDF Table of Contents 1 -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Proposed minor native title amendments (2009)
Proposed minor native title amendments Submission by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner in response to the Attorney-General’s discussion paper on proposed minor native title amendments 19 February 2009 (extension granted) Download in Word [519KB] Download in PDF [194KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Overview of Recommendations Part I – Australian Human… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Complementary Protection) Bill 2009
Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Complementary Protection) Bill 2009 Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs 30 September 2009 Download in Word [264 KB] Download in PDF [72 KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 The need for a system of complementary protection 5 The test for harm 6 -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Qantas v Gama
Explore a report by the Australian Human Rights Commission regarding Qantas v Gama in relation to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice2 August 2023Webpage
The history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples advocating for the right to be heard
There is a long history of First Nations people advocating for the right to representation and participation in decisions that affect them. The events listed are a selection of moments in history when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have taken action to call for large-scale change by Australian governments to realise their Indigenous rights, demonstrating the history leading to the… -
14 December 2012Book page
A Bad Business - Part A: Background
Sexual harassment has been unlawful across Australia for almost twenty years with 2004 marking the twentieth anniversary of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (Sex Discrimination Act). [2] Over that period, community awareness of the existence of sexual harassment, particularly in the area of employment, has grown considerably. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2000: Appendix 5
The following instruments, declarations, principles and guidelines set out Australia's International human rights obligations with regard to cultural heritage protection. -
Sex Discrimination29 January 2013Book page
Appendix J – Examples of Best Practice from International Contexts
Introduction and Methodology As indicated in the body of the Report, the Review examined a range of international defence academies identified as bearing the greatest similarity to ADFA in terms of size, structure, or the wider contexts within which they functioned. [505] The Review conducted a broad ranging scan of Government and Defence Force inquiries, reports and evaluations; as well as… -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights: Discrimination in Employment on Basis of Criminal Record
Australians who have a criminal record often face significant barriers to full participation in the Australian community. Trying to find a job is one of the areas of greatest difficulty for former offenders. This discussion paper explores one potential barrier to employment: discrimination in the workplace on the basis of criminal record.
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