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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. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmission: MIGRATION AMENDMENT (JUDICIAL REVIEW) BILL 2004
1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ('the Commission') has been invited by the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee ('the Committee') to make submissions on the Migration Amendment (Judicial Review) Bill 2004 ('the Bill'). -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Prescribed Bodies Corporate Submission, January 2006
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner under section 209 of the Native Title Act 1993 (NTA), is required to report annually to the Commonwealth Attorney-General on the operation of the NTA and its effect on the human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this role, the Commissioner also provides submissions to government reviews and… -
Legal
18 February 2020Webpage
Submission policy
Any public contribution to an inquiry is called a submission. Submissions are actively sought by the Commission from a broad cross section of the community, as well as those with a special interest in particular inquiries. -
Commission – General
28 November 2017WebpageSubmission FAQ
Submissions will open shortly. Please register your interest here so that we can notify you when this occurs and keep checking the website and our social media for further information. What is the closing date for submissions? Submissions close on (to be determined) If you would like to contact us about an extension of time, please email wiyiyaniuthangani@humanrights.gov.au. Do I have to be… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to the Australia 2020 Summit
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) makes this submission to the Australia 2020 Summit in its inquiry into ‘Future Directions for the Australian Economy - Education, skills, training, innovation and productivity’. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Commission Submission Amicus Curiae - Howe v Qantas
In light of the issues raised during the hearing of the proceedings and in the parties’ written submissions, the Sex Discrimination Commissioner (‘the Commissioner’) seeks the Court’s leave to make the following supplementary submissions. -
Legal
2 March 2016Submission
Submission on ALRC Freedoms Inquiry – Interim Report
ALRC Freedoms Inquiry – Interim Report AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SUBMISSION TO THE AUSTRALIAN LAW REFORM COMMISSION 16 October 2015 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 The Inquiry in Context 3 Scrutiny Mechanisms 4 Freedom of Religion 5 Property Rights - Real Property 1 Introduction The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Australian Law… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Australian Citizenship Test (2008)
1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) welcomes the Minister’s decision to appoint an independent Australian Citizenship Test Review Committee (the Committee) to consider the content and operation of the Australian citizenship test (the test) since its introduction in October 2007. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission: MIGRATION LITIGATION REFORM BILL 2005
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘the Commission’) has been invited by the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee (‘the Committee’) to make submissions on the Migration Litigation Reform Bill 2005 (‘the Bill’). -
Children's Rights
30 June 2014SpeechPlaying our part: advocating for children’s rights
In coming here today, we celebrate 40 years of hard work and dedication by the Network of Community Activities, to the promotion of children’s rights in Australia. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
2 July 2020Opinion pieceBlanket bans would be unacceptable
During lockdown, many of us – myself included – have become even more reliant on our mobile phones. They have kept us in contact with parents, children and grandchildren, our colleagues and friends during this difficult time. When my two-year old first saw his grandmother on a smartphone, he squealed with delight. It wasn’t quite the same as being together — he pawed at the screen to try to… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Inquiry into Multiculturalism in Australia (2011)
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration in its Inquiry into Multiculturalism in Australia. -
Legal
7 June 2017Submission
Submission: Inquiry into Strengthening Multiculturalism (2017)
Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Select Committee on Strengthening Multiculturalism -
Legal
13 February 2015Submission
Submission on the Guardian for Unaccompanied Children Bill 2014
Download 23 October 2014 Senator the Hon Ian MacDonald Chair Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 By email: legcon.sen@aph.gov.au Dear Chair, Submission on the Guardian for Unaccompanied Children Bill 2014 The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs… -
Rights and Freedoms
3 March 2023SpeechPromoting and protecting human rights in Australia
The Australian Human Rights Commission: promoting and protecting human rights in Australia St Andrew’s College, University of Sydney, 14 July 2022 Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM FAAL Abstract This presentation explores the role of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the context of the international human rights treaties and its establishment as part of the domestic mechanisms … -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to National Human Rights Consultation (2009)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the National Human Rights Consultation (the Consultation). -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
SAGE: Submission to Inquiry into Aboriginal Customary Law in NT
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner has also made a submission to this inquiry. To access that submission click here. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Inquiry into Paid Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave (2008)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (‘the Commission’)[1] makes this submission to the Productivity Commission in its Inquiry into Paid Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave (‘the Inquiry’). -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012PublicationSubmission: Human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous people
The Australian Human Rights and Commission has made a submission on behalf of the Indigenous Peoples Organisation Network (IPON) of Australia to Professor S. James Anaya, UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous Peoples, on the current status of Indigenous human rights in Australia for his Mission to Australia which is taking place from 17-28 August 2009.