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Age Discrimination
22 April 2015PublicationNational prevalence survey of age discrimination in the workplace 2015
Download the National Prevalence Survey of Age Discrimination in the Workplace 2015 and learn about how age discrimination is a barrier to entry for employment. -
15 June 2015Book page
8 Legal and policy framework
The following section outlines the relevant legal and policy framework, including the international human rights framework. 8.1 International legal framework The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) sets out the rights of people with disability generally and in respect of employment. [25] In particular, article 27 of the CRPD protects the right to work for people with… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 October 2014Opinion pieceSpeak up out of respect for rights and culture
To advance human rights we need to promote a culture of respect for everyone exercising their choice and freedoms. On a day-to-day basis, human rights probably appear abstract for most Australians. The term often gets raised in discussion about how we are treating asylum seekers, or when we discuss disadvantage in the community. It is common for people to say "I have a right to" one thing,… -
14 December 2012Book page
Resolving discrimination and human rights issues - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Our complaints process provides a way in which individuals and groups can voice and resolve disputes about discrimination and human rights. Our complaint work is also central to our role in protecting and promoting human rights and complements our policy and education work. The number and type of complaints we receive often highlight systemic discrimination problems. We use this information to… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commissioners' statements - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Last year, when I announced the priorities for my term I said that, as a nation, we needed to develop stronger and deeper relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the rest of the Australia, between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and all levels of government, and between ourselves as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. -
Sex Discrimination
20 May 2016Project
University sexual assault and sexual harassment project
This project provides an accurate picture of the extent of sexual assault and sexual harassment at universities, and how universities respond to these incidents -
14 December 2012Book page
A Bad Business - Launch Speech
Watch the compelling launch speech for the "Bad Business" report, delivered by key advocates. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageInquiry into Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders 2012
Inquiry into Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs 7 February 2012 Download in PDF [406 KB] Download in Word [1.27 MB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Background: Causes, Prevalence and Impact of FASD (a) Alcohol consumption (b) Prevalence of FASD (c) Impact… -
14 December 2012Book page
Homelessness is a Human Rights Issue (2008)
Homelessness is a Human Rights Issue (2008) Download Word (60 kb) Contents 1. Homelessness is about human rights 2. What is homelessness? 3. What are some of the causes of homelessness? 4. How many people are affected by homelessness? 5. Who is affected by homelessness? 5.1 Indigenous people are disproportionately affected by homelessness 5.2 Women are significantly affected by homelessness… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions - In support of the application by the ACTU for Parental Leave
If the Commission pleases I appear before your honours to make a submission on behalf of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission in support of the application made by the ACTU. -
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Chapter 11
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements Report back to Contents Chapter 11 Health Care Costs Download Chapter 11: [ PDF] [ Word ] 11.1 What is this chapter about? 11.2 Does Medicare and PBS legislation recognise same-sex families? 11.3 Can a same-sex family access Medicare Safety Net benefits? 11.4 Can same-sex families access the PBS Safety Net? 11.5 Do same-sex families face problems in accessing… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Project
Let's talk about rights - Human Rights Act for Australia
Overview The Attorney-General announced the federal government's response to the National Human Rights Consultation on 21 April 2010. Read the Attorney-General's speech Read Australia's Human Rights Framework in PDF or in Word The Commission expressed disappointment that the framework does not include a Human Rights Act but welcomed the other measures contained in the framework. Read the… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
15 March 2017PublicationClose the Gap - Progress & Priorities report 2017
Executive Summary After 10 years, and despite closing the gap being a national bipartisan priority, it is clear that Australian governments at all levels are, in key respects, failing Australia’s First Peoples. In February 2016, the Close the Gap Campaign (the Campaign) welcomed the Prime Minister’s words at his first Closing the Gap report to Parliament where he said ‘we have to stay the…