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14 December 2012Webpageexemption decision: W.A. firearms act
Call for submissions Overview Options for Commission decision Issues Temporariness or permanence of need for exemption Relevance of public health and safety issues to exemption decisions Does any substantial issue of unlawfulness under the DDA arise Services Exercise of powers under sections 11 and 20 as services Actions of medical practitioners under section 23B Qualifying bodies Is there any… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Water Amendment Bill 2008
Inquiry into the Water Amendment Bill 2008 Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Standing Committee 7 November 2008 Download in Word [294KB] Download in PDF [71KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Scope and Intent of the Bill 5 The Indigenous peoples of the Murray Darling 5.1 Indigenous Peoples’… -
Sex Discrimination
11 February 2015WebpageRacial discrimination
Learn how Racial Discrimination Act protects people from less favourable treatment because of their country of birth, ethnic origin, or skin colour. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2007-2008: Chapter 5 - Legal Services
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Act gives HREOC the function of inquiring into complaints concerning breaches of human rights by the Commonwealth (or persons/organisations acting on behalf of the Commonwealth) and discrimination in employment. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2004 : Chapter 1 : The Consultations
Chapter 1 : The Consultations 1. Identification of the traditional owner group 2. Governance 3. Capacity development 4. Resources 5. Maximising opportunities for economic development 6. Regional issues 7. Legal issues 8. Effective relationships 9. Engagement between parties Endnotes During the 2004 reporting period I have embarked on a series of consultations focusing on the ideas and… -
27 September 2018Webpage
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Explore popular human rights topics, including women's rights, LGBTIQ+ rights, people experiencing homelessness rights and Australian First Peoples rights. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2008-2009: Chapter 3
The Commission plays a significant role in monitoring legislation and policy in Australia to assess compliance with human rights principles. This monitoring role includes: -
Sex Discrimination
3 December 2020Speech
The Beijing Platform for Action, 25 years on: Progress, Retreat and the Future of Women's Rights
Beijing Platform for Action at 25: Progress, Retreat and the Future of Women's Rights Opening Address Thursday 3 December, 10:00 am Kate Jenkins, Sex Discrimination Commissioner Hello everyone. My name is Kate Jenkins, and I have had the honour of serving as Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner for the past four years. I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional lands of… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012WebpageIndex of Submissions: Discrimination in Employment on the Basic of Criminal Record
The Commission has changed names and details in some submissions posted on the website to protect individuals and organisations from identification. Please note that some submissions made to the Commission are confidential. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book pageIndigenous Deaths in Custody: Chapter 8 Custodial Conditions
Part C - Profiles Analysis It is totally unreasonable for police who catch the crooks to then be accountable for their welfare. Western Australian Police Union Secretary, after the death of an Aboriginal man at the East Perth Lockup, 1994 1 (profile 65WA) Chapter 8 Custodial Conditions Summary 8.1 The profiles indicate a growing awareness by custodial and medical staff of issues concerning… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - Human rights at your fingertips
Human Rights at Your Finger Tips Back to Contents 1 Foreword 2 Chart of Australian Treaty Ratifications as of May 2012 3 Chart of related rights and articles in human rights instruments 4 Universal Declaration of Human Rights 5 International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights 6 International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights 7 International Convention on the Elimination of…