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14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 18
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14 December 2012WebpageWORK AND FAMILY TEST CASE: Submission
Explore a work and family test case in relation to indirect sex discrimination made in the Australian Industrial Relations Commission. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 1999-2000: Privacy
I have pleasure in presenting the twelfth Annual Report on the operations of the Privacy Act 1988 for the year 1999-2000. The year past has been a challenging and productive year for the Office. -
Rights and Freedoms
17 January 2019SpeechThe Ongoing Legacy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
9th International Conference on Human Rights Education—Unleashing the Full Potential of Civil Society Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission 27 November 2018 [ Professor Croucher spoke to this paper. Some sections were not addressed fully, given the coverage of some matters by earlier speakers in the program.] Introduction Thank you Professor… -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC REPORT NO. 39: Complaint by Mr Huong Nguyen and Mr Austin Okoye
I attach a report of my inquiry into complaints by Mr Huong Hai Nguyen and Mr Austin Okoye against the Commonwealth of Australia and GSL (Australia) Pty Ltd, pursuant to section 11(1)(f)(ii) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth). -
14 December 2012Book page
Re: Living Wills Discussion Paper: NSWGT
The Guardianship Tribunal has authority under the Guardianship Act 1987 (NSW) to appoint substitute decision-makers for adults with disabilities who are unable to make their own decisions. The Tribunal also has functions as a substitute decision-maker for medical and dental treatment proposed for adults unable to give a valid consent to their own treatment. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Native Title Act 1993 regarding the Native Title Representative Bodies (2006)
Mr Peter Vaughan Group Manager Land and Resources Group Office of Indigenous Policy Coordination Department of Family and Community Services and Indigenous Affairs -
14 December 2012Book page
It's About Time - Chapter 3
3.1 Introduction 3.2 Australia's human rights obligations for workers with family and carer responsibilities 3.3 Limitations of federal discrimination law 3.4 The need for law reform 3.5 Conclusion -
Rights and Freedoms
14 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. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Commission Submission Amicus Curiae - Forest v Qld Health
IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA QUEENSLAND DISTRICT REGISTRY QUD 324 of 2005 QUD 522 of 2005 QUD 211 of 2006 BETWEEN CHE FOREST Appellant and QUEENSLAND HEALTH, STATE OF QUEENSLAND Respondent SUBMISSIONS OF THE ACTING DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION COMMISSIONER APPEARING AS AMICUS CURIAE The Acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner (the ‘Commissioner’) was granted leave to appear as amicus…