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Disability Rights
22 April 2024Webpage
Creating an accessible and inclusive workplace
Learn how to ensure your organisation’s physical workplace, technology, attitudes and values are accessible and inclusive for all employees and visitors. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageFederal Discrimination Law: Chapter 5 The Disability Discrimination Act
Chapter 5 The Disability Discrimination Act Back to index Download Chapter 5 in PDF [389 KB] Download Chapter 5 in Word [697 KB] 5.1 Introduction to the DDA 5.1.1 Scope of the DDA 5.1.2 Limited application provisions and constitutionality 5.1.3 Retrospectivity of the DDA 5.1.4 Jurisdiction over decisions made overseas 5.2 Disability Discrimination Defined 5.2.1 ‘Disability’ defined (a)… -
Legal
20 May 2015Webpage
Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
Primary Application Notice of application for temporary exemption The Australian Human Rights Commission has received an application for temporary exemptions from the Australasian Railway Association (ARA). The ARA is a peak industry body representing railway operators in Australia. It seeks temporary exemptions on behalf of its members under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA… -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012Book pageOpen letter to all Local Government Authorities
I recently had the opportunity to address participants in the ALGA National Local Roads and Transport Congress on the role of local government in responding to the mobility and access needs of people with a disability. -
Disability Rights
26 February 2013Webpage
Guides
Guides and advice by the Australian Human Rights Commission The Commission may issue guidance and advice to assist persons and organisations with responsibilities under the legislation to avoid discrimination and meet their responsibilities. Unlike Disability Standards, this guidance or advice is not legally binding regulation. Guides Disability Action Plan Guide (2021) Guidelines on the… -
14 December 2012Book page
Don't judg
During these ten years, thousands of individuals and organisations have used the DDA to create change, either by making complaints of discrimination, using the law as a basis for negotiating broad social change or educating organisations on their responsibilities. -
Legal
20 May 2022Webpage
Submission to Court as Intervener and Amicus Curiae
Learn about the submission on court intervener and amicus curiae roles. -
Commission - General
14 December 2012PublicationAnnual Report 2004-2005: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
The Annual Report of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission for the period ending 30 June 2005 is produced pursuant to section 45 of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. The report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of section 70 of the Public Service Act 1999. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
NOTICE OF DECISION ON APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY EXEMPTION: AUSTRALASIAN RAILWAYS ASSOCIATION: CARRIAGE AND STOWAGE OF MOBILITY AIDS AND TRANSFER TO AND FROM MOBILITY AIDS
By this instrument, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘HREOC') grants an application by the Australasian Railways Association (‘the ARA') for temporary exemptions pursuant to sections 55(1) and 55(1A) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (‘DDA') in relation to: -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Annual Report 2003-2004 : Chapter 5: Legal Services
The primary responsibilities of the Legal Section are to assist the President or their delegate in the preparation of notices and reports under the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth); to act as counsel or instructing solicitor for the Commission in interventions and amicus curiae matters; to assist the Commission in work arising from legislation or bills raising human…