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14 December 2012WebpageCommission Submission Amicus Curiae - Howe v Qantas
In light of the issues raised during the hearing of the proceedings and in the parties’ written submissions, the Sex Discrimination Commissioner (‘the Commissioner’) seeks the Court’s leave to make the following supplementary submissions. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law 2005: Chapter 2: The Age Discrimination Act
Chapter 2: The Age Discrimination Act 2.1 Introduction to the ADA 2.1.1 Background 2.1.2 Structure of the ADA 2.1.3 Application of the ADA 2.1.4 Offences 2.2 Age Discrimination Defined 2.2.1 'Age' Defined 2.2.2 Direct Discrimination 2.2.3 Indirect Discrimination 2.2.4 The 'Dominant Reason' Test 2.2.5 Age Discrimination and Disability Discrimination 2.2.6 Discrimination against a relative or … -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Review Of The Claims Resolution Process In The Native Title System - Submission (2006)
Learn about the review of the claims resolution process in the native title system from 2006. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee
A strong and independent national human rights organisation is crucial to promote and protect fundamental values of fairness, equality, tolerance and non-discrimination. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into national homelessness legislation (2009)
Inquiry into national homelessness legislation Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth 1 September 2009 Download Word [554 kb] Download PDF [376 kb] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 What is the relevance of human rights to reducing homelessness? 5 What is a ‘human… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Comments by the Australian Human Rights Commission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee on issues relevant to Australia’s fifth periodic report under the ICCPR (2008)
Comments by the Australian Human Rights Commission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee on issues relevant to Australia’s fifth periodic report under the ICCPR 30 September 2008 Download PDF [250 KB] Download Word [500 KB] Table of Contents Introduction Summary 1 Legal framework for human rights protection 1.1 Australian Charter of Rights 1.2 Functions of the Australian Human Rights … -
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… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the administration and operation of the Migration Act 1958
Mr Owen Walsh Secretary Legal and Constitutional Committee Australian Senate Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 8 August 2005 Dear Chair Inquiry into the administration and operation of the Migration Act 1958 – HREOC Submission Thank you for inviting the Commission to make a submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional References Committee's Inquiry into the administration and operation… -
Sex Discrimination
29 January 2013Book pageBibliography
Acting Commonwealth and Defence Force Ombudsman, Australian Defence Force: Management of Complaints about Unacceptable Behaviour,Report No 04 (2007). Army JROTC Cadet Reference, Leadership Education & Training, 2 nd ed. Headquarters Army Command. At www.dimondjrotc.org/cadet_reference.pdf(viewed 23 June 2011). Australian Army, ADFA Army Single Service Training. At http://www.army.gov.au… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
NTA Letter
Learn about the NTA letter regarding native title issues. -
14 December 2012Book page
Welfare to Work submission
Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry on the Employment and Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Welfare to work and other Measures) Bill 2005 and the Family and Community Services Amendment (Welfare to Work) Bill 2005 (together 'the Bills')