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Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into Cybersafety for Senior Australians 2012
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Joint Select Committee on Cybersafety in its inquiry into Cybersafety for Senior Australians. -
Commission – General30 January 2024Webpage
Gifts and Benefits Register
The following gifts received by the Commission’s agency head are disclosed as required by the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC). The APSC requires all agency heads to publicly disclose all gifts or benefits accepted and valued at over AU$100.00 (excluding GST). There is nothing to report for the quarter ended 30 June 2024. There is nothing to report for the quarter ended 31 March… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Web accessibility and Government 2.0 (2009)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Government 2.0 Taskforce - Towards Government 2.0: An issues paper. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Access and Equity: Inquiry into the responsiveness of Australian Government services to Australia’s culturally and linguistically diverse population
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Access and Equity Inquiry Panel in its inquiry into the responsiveness of Australian Government services to Australia’s culturally and linguistically diverse population. -
Commission – General15 March 2024Speech
Australian Human Rights Commission’s complaint handling jurisdiction
Civil Justice Research Conference 2019 Macquarie University, Sydney Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM [ Professor Croucher spoke to this paper] Abstract The complaint handling role of the Australian Human Rights Commission from time to time attracts some attention in the media—but not always for constructive reasons. This presentation set out the real story. It is one that is a worthy… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Independent Interim Report on CEDAW
Para 29: The Committee encourages the State party to continue its efforts to tackle the persistent problem of violence against women and urges the State party to adopt national legislation and adopt, implement and adequately fund as a matter of urgency the National Action Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and Their Children, including a mechanism for independent monitoring. -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 1: Towards a reconciled Australia: An agenda of hope - Social Justice Report 2010
I could tell you of heartbreak, hatred blind I could tell of crimes that shame mankind Of brutal wrongs and deeds malign Of rape and murder son of mine -
Rights and Freedoms2 May 2024Media Release
Michael Kirby and Jennifer Robinson to deliver joint keynote address at landmark human rights forum
Two of Australia’s most famous legal eagles are set to team up to prosecute the case for an Australian Human Rights Act at an historic two-day forum in June during the Vivid Sydney festival. Eminent international jurist and former High Court judge Michael Kirby and leading international human rights lawyer Jennifer Robinson (who represents Julian Assange) will tag team at the Free + Equal… -
Disability Rights6 April 2022Webpage
Register of Disability Discrimination Act Action Plans
About this register | Business | Commonwealth government | State and Territory government | Local government | Education | Non-government organisations About this register These plans have been given to the Australian Human Rights Commission pursuant to section 67 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. Action plans which have been provided in electronic format are available by following… -
Race Discrimination13 October 2023Media Release
Commission President calls for human rights in Australia to be upheld in wake of Middle East conflict
The President of the Australian Human Rights Commission is calling for respect for human rights to be front of mind for all Australians as the situation in the Middle East continues to worsen. Commission President and Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM said: “The devastating conflict in Israel and Gaza and its horrific civilian fallout is… -
Rights and Freedoms17 January 2019Speech
Human rights in the 21st century
Human rights in the 21st century—Reflections on the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Australian Council for International Development National Conference Human Rights in the 21st Century—People. Planet. Peace. Opening Address 30 October 2018 UNSW, Sydney by Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission* [Professor Croucher… -
Legal27 October 2014Submission
Information concerning Australia’s compliance with the Convention Against Torture
Information concerning Australia’s compliance with the Convention Against Torture Submission by the Australian Human Rights Commission 17 October 2014 Download PDF Download Word Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Statutory powers of the Australian Human Rights Commission 3 Independent monitoring and inspection mechanisms, including ratification of the Optional Protocol 4 Domestic… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 1999-2000: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Under section 46C(1)(a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), the Social Justice Commissioner is required annually to submit a report to the Attorney-General on the exercise and enjoyment of human rights by Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders (the Social Justice Report). -
Commission – General14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 2010-2011
I have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of the Australian Human Rights Commission for the period ending 30 June 2011. The report has been prepared pursuant to section 45 of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 and in accordance with the requirements of section 70 of the Public Service Act 1999. -
14 December 2012Book page
Preventing Crime and Promoting Rights for Indigenous Young People with Cognitive Disabilities and Mental Health Issues Appendix 2
In order to establish what is provided for Indigenous young people with cognitive disabilities and/ or mental health problems, information was requested from all relevant government departments across Australia.[213]A letter was sent to departments requesting: -
Commission – General14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 2011–2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
I have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of the Australian Human Rights Commission for the period ending 30 June 2012. The report has been prepared pursuant to section 45 of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 and in accordance with the requirements of section 70 of the Public Service Act 1999. -
14 December 2012Book page
A Last Resort? - Summary Guide (2004)
It was established to consider whether Australia's immigration detention laws and its treatment of children in immigration detention comply with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. -
14 December 2012Book page
The Road So Far – the Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth) (2011)
When the Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth) (the Age Discrimination Act or the Act) was introduced in 2004 it heralded a new era in the recognition of age discrimination in Australia. Subsequently, the Australian Human Rights Commission published a paper ‘Roadmap to the Age Discrimination Act’ which provided an analysis of the Act as it was conceived in 2004.[1] -
Commission – General14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
I have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of the Australian Human Rights Commission for the period ending 30 June 2010. The report has been prepared pursuant to section 45 of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 and in accordance with the requirements of section 70 of the Public Service Act 1999. -
14 December 2012Book page
Let’s talk about rights - A toolkit to help individuals and groups participate in the Australian Government’s National Human Rights Consultation (2009)
This toolkit, produced by the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is designed to help individuals and groups in the Australian community who wish to participate in the Australian Government’s National Human Rights Consultation.
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