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14 December 2012Book page
Community Partnerships for Human Rights: Partners
Partners Community participation and working with organisations that share our goals are the key principles that guide the Community Partnerships for Human Rights program. Our project partners include the following government, non-government and community-based organisations. Adult Multicultural Education Services (AMES) AMES provides an extensive range of adult education, training and… -
Commission - General
14 December 2012WebpageViolence, Harassment and Bullying and Homelessness
Download in PDF Download in Word Table Of Contents Homelessness in Australia Homelessness and human rights Why are violence, harassment and bullying human rights issues? Protection from violence, harassment and bullying is a stand-alone human right Violence, harassment and bullying as a cause of homelessness Violence, harassment and bullying against people experiencing homelessness Hidden,… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
14 December 2012Book pageAusHRC 51: Brown v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration & Citizenship)
I attach my report of an inquiry into the complaint made pursuant to s 11(1)(f)(ii) of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) by Ms Maria Brown. -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights Act - Useful Links
Human Rights Act TV is website where young people can have their say about their human rights by making a submission online, by text message or by making a youtube clip. -
Human Resources27 October 2015Book page
3. Practical guidance on designing and implementing ‘special measure’ recruitment strategies
This section sets out practical steps an employer can take to make it clear that a targeted recruitment program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is a special measure. Taking these steps will minimise the risk of complaints that such measures are discriminatory, and provide a strong basis to dispute such a claim in the unlikely event a complaint is made. 3.1 Record in writing… -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 34
Discover Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Report No. 34. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works on the Proposed Redevelopment of the Villawood Immigration Detention Facility
Proposed Redevelopment of the Villawood Immigration Detention Facility Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works 18 September 2009 Download in Word [297KB] Download in PDF [55KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 The Commission supports a comprehensive redevelopment of Villawood 5 The Villawood… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Impact of organised crime (2007)
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission President The Hon. John von Doussa, QC 27 February 2007 Dr Jacqueline Dewar Committee Secretary Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Crime Commission Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 BY EMAIL: acc.committee@aph.gov.au Dear Dr Dewar Inquiry into the future impact of serious and organised crime on Australian society Thank you for your … -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the future impact of serious and organised crime on Australian society
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission President The Hon. John von Doussa, QC 27 February 2007 Dr Jacqueline Dewar Committee Secretary Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Crime Commission Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 BY EMAIL: acc.committee@aph.gov.au Dear Dr Dewar Inquiry into the future impact of serious and organised crime on Australian society Thank you for your … -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
4 September 2018SpeechLaunch of Gilbert and Tobin papers addressing discrimination against people with FASD in Commonwealth and State and Territory law and policy
Recognition: A pathway to realising our rights and ending discrimination Introduction in Bunuba I recognise the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging. Good morning everyone, and welcome to the launch of a number papers addressing discrimination experienced by people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders – FASD – across Australia…