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14 December 2012WebpageInquiry into the Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2009 (2009)
Inquiry into the Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2009 Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs 10 September 2009 Download Word [225 KB] Download PDF [57 KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 How does the principle of equality apply to same-sex marriage? 4.1 Equality is a key human rights … -
Sex Discrimination
26 March 2014Book pageChapter 5: Principle 2: Diversity of leadership increases capability
Key findings of ADF Review The ADF Review stated that harnessing all available leadership talent, and employing a diversity of thought and experience, was critical to increasing capability, and to more effective problem solving. It noted that the ADF was an organisation largely comprised of white Australian men, which lacked the perspectives and experiences of women, Aboriginal and Torres… -
14 December 2012Book page
2011 Immigration detention in Leonora
2011 Immigration detention in Leonora Summary of observations from visit to immigration detention facility in Leonora Download in PDF [68 KB] Download in Word [3.3 MB] DIAC response to the report Photos Contents PART A: Introductory sections 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Overview: immigration detention in Leonora PART B: Key concerns about immigration detention in Leonora 4 Mandatory… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2010
Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2010 Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the State Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee 29 March 2012 Download in PDF [235 KB] Download in Word [274 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 How does the principle of equality apply to same-sex marriage? 4.1 Equality is a key human rights principle 4.2… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Migration Amendment (Immigration Detention Reform) Bill 2009
Migration Amendment (Immigration Detention Reform) Bill 2009 Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs 31 July 2009 Download in Word [375KB] Download in PDF [103KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Summary 4 Recommendations 5 The Bill should ensure that immigration detention centres are used only as a… -
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,… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Commission Submission Amicus Curiae - Webb v Child Support Agency
FEDERAL MAGISTRATES COURT OF AUSTRALIA At PERTH No PEG 307 of 2006 BETWEEN KENNETH WEBB Applicant and CHILD SUPPORT AGENCY Respondent OUTLINE OF SUBMISSIONS OF THE ACTING DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION COMMISSIONER AS AMICUS CURIAE A . BACKGROUND The applicant has mobility impairment and uses a wheelchair. There is no dispute that the applicant has a disability, as defined in s 4 of the… -
Sex Discrimination
26 March 2014Book page
Chapter 4: Principle 1: Strong leadership drives reform
Key findings of ADF Review To support and drive the cultural reform envisaged by the ADF Review, strong, clear and consistent leadership is essential. This commitment must be widely communicated and reinforced at all levels of the organisation through policies, practices, rewards and sanctions. Progress must be monitored at the most senior levels regularly and transparently. Every member of… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Submission 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…