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Sex Discrimination7 February 2020Publication
Community Guide to the Sexual Harassment National Inquiry Report 2020
Read the message from Kate Jenkins urging all employers to join her in creating safe, gender-equal and inclusive workplaces, no matter their industry or size. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - Human rights at your fingertips
Learn about the principles of human rights, which include the right to self-determination and the right to political, economic and social development. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights – List of issues prior to reporting
International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights – List of issues prior to reporting Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the UN Human Rights Committee 10 August 2012 Download in PDF [211 KB] Download in Word [416 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Legal framework for human rights protection (article 2) 3 Protection against discrimination (articles 2, 3 and 26) 4… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the effectiveness of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) in eliminating discrimination and promoting gender equality (2008)
(1) Support a two-stage inquiry process for the SDA, with some amendments made now to the existing law (Recommendations), and the rest completed within three (3) years (Options for Reform) -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION BILL 1992: Second Reading
Mr DEPUTY SPEAKER (Hon. G.G.D. Scholes)--I understand that it is the wish of the House to debate the Disability Discrimination Bill concurrently with the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Legislation Amendment Bill. There being no objection, the Chair will allow that course to be followed. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Social Justice Report 2002: International developments in the recognition of the rights of Indigenous peoples
The circumstances of Indigenous peoples were virtually invisible at the United Nations approximately thirty years ago. Very little attention had been devoted to their situation and their claims were by and large unheard in international fora. Since the early 1970s, however, Indigenous peoples have made significant inroads towards the recognition of their rights and acceptance of their legitimate… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006: Chapter 4: International developments on the rights of indigenous peoples – Closing the ‘protection gap’
In recent years there have been significant developments at the international level that impact upon the recognition and protection of the human rights of indigenous peoples. Most notably, there have been: i) reforms to the machinery of the United Nations (UN) and the emphasis given to human rights within that system; ii) the making of global commitments to action, through the Millennium… -
Age Discrimination13 May 2024Webpage
The 'Let's Talk Ageing' Series
Our new 'Let’s Talk Ageing' interview series showcases insights from thought-leaders about ageing in Australia and beyond. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the effectiveness of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) in eliminating discrimination and promoting gender equality (2008)
(1) Support a two-stage inquiry process for the SDA, with some amendments made now to the existing law (Recommendations), and the rest completed within three (3) years (Options for Reform)