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14 December 2012WebpagePost Implementation Review of the Fair Work Act 2009
Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations 12 March 2012 Download in PDF [504 KB] Download in Word [347 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Equal Remuneration 5 Workplace Discrimination 6 Balancing work and family responsibilities: NES right to request flexible working arrangements 7… -
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13 May 2014Webpage2012 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
Human Rights Medal Ian Thorpe OAM His exploits in the pool have made him a household name, but what is less known is that Ian Thorpe has spent more than a decade as a passionate advocate for Indigenous people and young Australians. His Fountain for Youth charity is working with twenty remote communities across the country. Thorpe has taken a hands-on role in his Fountain for Youth charity,… -
21 October 2022Webpage
Classroom resources on refugees
Explore teaching resources about refugees, including what it means to seek asylum, what a migrant is and how you can support refugees in the community. -
14 December 2012Book page
Working in the international arena to improve human rights - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
We are often invited to share our knowledge and expertise with others in the region and around the world. For example, we engage in regular technical cooperation programs with China and Vietnam and currently support a number of disability organisations in Pacific Island countries. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
28 May 2020Project
NILAC: National Indigenous Legal Advocacy Courses
The NILAC courses were transferred to Tranby - the National Indigenous Adult Education and Training Centre. Contact Tranby for more information on these courses. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
A human rights approach to trafficking in persons (2011)
A human rights approach to trafficking in persons Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons Especially Women and Children, Australian Mission 14 November 2011 Download in PDF [460 KB] Download in Word [287 KB] Table of contents Introduction Summary Recommendations A human rights approach to trafficking Current protections Guidelines… -
Education18 September 2018Webpage
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Commission - General
11 April 2013Project
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights outlines fundamental rights and freedoms for all. Learn more about its impact and significance. -
Commission - General
4 November 2013Webpage
2015 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in Australia. The medal has a rich history of prestigious winners. -
Commission - General
31 January 2013Webpage
2000 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The 2000 Medal and Awards presentation ceremony was held on 10 December 2000 at Star Court, Darling Harbour in Sydney. The guest speaker was Dr Barney Pityana, President of the South African Human Rights Commission. The judges were: Andrea Durbach, Faith Bandler, Peter Nugent MP, Ulrike Schuermann, Prashanth Shanmugan, Caroline Frohmader, Michael Curtotti, Greg Thompson, Sue Zelinka,…