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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 … -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
4 August 2023Webpage
Indigenous Rights & the Voice
The Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum proposes a mechanism that addresses Indigenous peoples’ right to participation in decision making, and the right to consultation with government. The Voice could also promote the realisation of other human rights for Indigenous peoples, including to ensure the full realisation of rights to health, education, housing and the protection of Indigenous… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageFederal Discrimination Law 2005: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Nature and Scope of this Publication 1.2 What is 'Unlawful Discrimination'? 1.2.1 'Unlawful Discrimination' Defined 1.2.2 Distinguishing 'Unlawful Discrimination' from 'ILO 111 Discrimination' and 'Human Rights' under the HREOC Act 1.1 Nature and Scope of this Publication Federal Discrimination Law 2005 provides an overview of significant issues in federal… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 March 2024Speech
The Perils of Independence
The Australian Human Rights Commission’s role in protecting human rights in Australia Sir Ronald Wilson Lecture 2021 Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission Acknowledgements Thank you Matthew McGuire for your welcome to country and Kendra Turner as MC. I am speaking from the traditional lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, in the city… -
Employers11 February 2015Webpage
A step-by-step guide to preventing discrimination in recruitment
Learn how to prevent discrimination in recruitment with this step-by-step guide. -
Commission - General
3 July 2024Opinion pieceLet’s resist the worst of times with the best of humanity
When I began my term as President of the Australian Human Rights Commission seven years ago, the marriage equality plebiscite was engulfing our nation, in much the same way as the recent Voice referendum did. -
16 November 2021Book page
Spectator Racism – Supporting Resources
To support the implementation of the Spectator Racism Guidelines, the Commission has developed resources, which you can download here. -
Age Discrimination
13 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. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Post 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… -
Rights and Freedoms
17 January 2019Speech
Alice Tay Lecture in Law and Human Rights 2018 - ‘Rights-mindedness’
‘Rights-mindedness’ — making human rights real in public service and community understanding 70 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Alice Tay Lecture in Law and Human Rights 2018 Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission Sir Roland Wilson Building Canberra 25 September 2018 Abstract A key function of the Australian… -
Sex Discrimination
11 February 2015WebpageOther areas of workplace discrimination
Learn how the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (AHRC Act) prohibits discrimination in public and private sector employment. -
Commission - General
19 March 2024Webpage
Senate File Listing 1 July 2023 - 31 December 2023
Senate File List for the Australian Human Rights Commission for 1 July 2023 – 31 December 2023 See previous Created Date SiteName Title 2023-09-18 ABF Partnership 002. Correspondence 2023-08-08 ABF Partnership 006. Communications Strategy 2023-09-12 ABF Partnership 010. Research Data 2023-10-12 ABF Partnership 011. Analysis and report 2023-10-31 ABF Partnership 011. Analysis and Report 2023…