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12 February 2013Book page
3 Promotion and protection of human rights on the ground
3.1 Equality before the law and non-discrimination A prominent theme throughout Australia’s UPR was the unacceptable level of disadvantage experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, with 50 of the countries that spoke during the interactive dialogue referring to issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. [15] Since its appearance the Australian… -
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… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Opinion pieceAll people have a fundamental human right to seek asylum from persecution (2010)
Learn about the right to seek asylum from persecution. -
Age Discrimination
20 May 2016PublicationEuthanasia, human rights and the law
This issues paper explores voluntary euthanasia by looking at the domestic regulatory environment in comparison to relevant international laws. It concludes with a human rights-based analysis of voluntary euthanasia and some commentary on the practice informed by human rights principles. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageMorton v. Queensland Police Service (2010)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (‘the Commission’) has sought leave to appear as amicus curiae in these appeal proceedings. The Commission does not argue for a particular outcome in the appeal, but rather seeks to identify the relevant principles of law for the assistance of the Court. -
14 December 2012Book page
Close the Gap - Part 2 Outcomes from the National Indigenous Health Equality Summit
The Council of Australian Governments has agreed to a partnership between all levels of government to work with Indigenous Australian communities to achieve the target of closing the gap on Indigenous disadvantage. COAG committed to: -
14 December 2012Book page
2011 Immigration detention at Curtin
Observations from visit to Curtin Immigration Detention Centre and key concerns across the detention network Download in PDF [1.28 MB] Download in Word [26.40 MB] DIAC response to the report Photos Contents PART A: Introductory sections 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Overview: Curtin Immigration Detention Centre PART B: Key concerns arising from the Commission’s visit to Curtin Immigration… -
14 December 2012Book page
Building understanding and respect for human rights - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Our aim is to make this a reality. To that end we strive to build understanding in the Australian community about what human rights are and their relevance for everyday life. We have made good progress on our journey, but we know we have more work to do. -
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…