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Commission - General
23 November 2020WebpageCommon questions about Covid-19
The Australian Human Rights Commission works to help safeguard the human rights of all people in our community. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012WebpageDISABILITY DISCRIMINATION BILL 1992: Second Reading
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER (Hon. G.G.D. Scholes)--I understand that it is the wish of the House to debate the Disability Discrimination Bill concurrently with the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Legislation Amendment Bill. There being no objection, the Chair will allow that course to be followed. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry on Employment and Disability Interim Report: Abbreviations
Review of the Employer Incentives Strategy: Department of Family and Community Services Improving Employment Opportunities for People with a Disability, Report of the Review of the Employer Incentives Strategy , March 2003 -
Disability Rights
26 April 2024Webpage
Hosting accessible and inclusive in-person meetings and events
Learn about designing meetings and events to be accessible and inclusive for all employees and visitors, from venue access, to correspondence and activities. -
Rights and Freedoms
17 January 2019SpeechA somewhat invisible world and extraordinary contributions of the AHRC
NSW Claims Discussion Group Inc 23 November 2018 [Professor Croucher spoke to this paper] Introduction Thank you, Dr Tim Channon, for inviting me to present this lunchtime address. I, too, pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land where we meet today. I was asked to talk about my personal story and a … -
Disability Rights
18 August 2015Publication
Reflections - first 5 years of the Disability Discrimination Act
As I reach the end of my appointment as the first Disability Discrimination Commissioner, and in the light of proposed structural and funding changes to the Commission, I am drawn to reflect upon the theory and practice, challenges and developments, lessons and achievements, of the first five years of operation of the Disability Discrimination Act, and to look towards directions for the next five… -
Commission - General
17 January 2019Publication
Annual Report 2017-2018
This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2017–18 financial year. -
Rights and Freedoms
3 September 2021Webpage
Human rights considerations for vaccine passports and certificates
Learn how vaccine passports are more likely to be consistent with human rights principles when they are used as a tool to improve public health outcomes. -
Age Discrimination
13 May 2024Webpage
The 'Let's Talk Ageing' Series
Our new 'Let’s Talk Ageing' interview series showcases insights from thought-leaders about ageing in Australia and beyond. -
Disability Rights
15 September 2014Publication
National Disability Forum 2014 - Summary of Survey Results
Australian Human Rights Commission National Disability Forum 2014 Summary of Survey Results 15 September 2014 Table of Contents 1 Background 2 Purpose 3 Focus and structure 4 Method 5 Survey results 5.1 Respondent Information 5.2 Disability Rights Generally 5.3 Disability Rights and Employment 5.4 The Commission’s Roles and Priorities 1. Background On 14 July 2014 newly appointed Acting… -
Rights and Freedoms
17 January 2019Speech
Echoes of breaking glass: reflections on Kristallnacht
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY We know the basic facts of Kristallnacht. On the 9th and 10th of November 1938, mobs attacked Jews in Germany and neighbouring states. They did so freely; without restraint. Many Jews were killed, many more were injured, and many more than that were arrested and sent to concentration camps. Jewish businesses were destroyed; schools and cemeteries vandalised. Over 1000 …