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Sex Discrimination
10 February 2015Webpage
The Australian finance sector and human rights
Business should respect human rights, which means to avoid infringing on the human rights of others and address adverse human rights impacts business may cause or contribute to. International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards on Environmental and Social Sustainability Integrating human rights considerations into core business practice is vital for managing business risks and… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmission: MIGRATION AMENDMENT (DESIGNATED UNAUTHORISED ARRIVALS) BILL 2006
SUBMISSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION to the SENATE LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ON THE MIGRATION AMENDMENT (DESIGNATED UNAUTHORISED ARRIVALS) BILL 2006 22 May 2006 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘The Commission’) has been invited by the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee (‘the Committee’)… -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013WebpageRight to health
Back to rights and freedoms: right by right ICESCR Article 12 | Other instruments | Commission work | International scrutiny | More information | Comments ICESCR Article 12 ICESCR Article 12 states The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. The steps to be taken by the States… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
COAG Review of Counter-Terrorism Legislation
COAG Review of Counter-Terrorism Legislation Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the COAG Review Committee September 2012 Download in PDF [145 KB] Download in Word [400 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Broad concerns about the necessity and proportionality of counter-terrorism measures 5 Control orders under Division 104 of the Criminal Code Act… -
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. -
Rights and Freedoms
3 May 2013Webpage
Nature of obligations regarding economic, social and cultural rights
Back to rights and freedoms: right by right ICESCR Article 2.1 | CESCR General Comment 3 | More information | Links | Comments ICESCR Article 2.1 ICESCR Article 2.1 states: Each State Party to the present Covenant undertakes to take steps, individually and through international assistance and co-operation, especially economic and technical, to the maximum of its available resources, with a… -
Childrens Rights
27 February 2018Publication
What does the Children's Rights Report 2017 say?
This is the National Children's Commissioner's fifth report, which focuses on the rights and needs of young parents and their children. This version is for children and young people. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Chart of related rights and articles in human rights instruments - Human rights at your fingertips
View the Australian Human Rights Commission's chart of related rights and articles in human rights instruments. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to the Green Paper on Homelessness - Which way home?
Submission of the HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (HREOC) to the Green Paper on Homelessness - Which way home? 4 July 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Ph. (02) 9284 9600 Download Word PDF Table of Contents Introduction Summary Homelessness, human rights and social inclusion Legal protection of the rights… -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Bibliography
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Overview Committee (Queensland), 1996: First Report (Department of Families, Youth and Community Care, Brisbane). -
14 December 2012Book page
DIAC Response to the 2010 Australian Human Rights Commission Report on Immigration Detention on Christmas Island
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) 2010 Report on Immigration Detention on Christmas Island.