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Disability Rights
16 April 2024Webpage
Ambassador Profile - Simon McKeon
Australian of the Year and and IncludeAbliity Ambassador, Sam talks about life and tips and advice for employers and people with disability in employment. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012WebpageSenate File Listing 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2010
FileId: 2008/244-3 Create Date 02-Aug-2010 Name: SJR 2008 HEALING CHAPTER - LETTERS, CONSULTATIONS AND Title: RESOURCES HUMAN RIGHTS COMPLIANCE - SJU REPORTING -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
8 May 2019Media ReleaseOur Choices, Our Voices: Celebrating Success on National Close the Gap Day
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO and the Co-Chair of the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples Rod Little, will today release the 2019 Close the Gap report – “Our Choices, Our Voices”. The report, prepared by the Lowitja Institute, is being released at a community event at Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation – Aboriginal Medical Service… -
Commission – General
10 February 2014Webpage
Senate File Listing - 1 July 2013 - 31 December 2013
Senate File Listing previous reports Indexed list of Australian Human Rights Commission Files for 1 July 2013 - 31 December 2013 FileId: 2009/15-5 Create Date 12-Aug-2013 Name: CLOSE THE GAP CAMPAIGN Title:PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION - ATSISJU AGENCY LIAISON FileId: 2011/293-9 Create Date 26-Jul-2013 Name: WESTPAC VALUING UNPAID CARING WORK PROJECT Title:PUBLIC AWARENESS & EDUCATION -… -
Commission – General
4 July 2024E-bulletin (Monthly)
July 2024: Commission News | President's letter
Dear friends, I am pleased to report the Free + Equal Conference was a resounding success. A big thank you to everyone who participated in these timely and significant discussions about human rights and the urgent need for a Human Rights Act in Australia. A snapshot of the conference: 700+ delegates pledged support for a national Human Rights Act 60+ speakers 1200+ attendees over two days 12… -
Rights and Freedoms
17 January 2019Speech2018 Human Rights Awards
14 December 2018 Westin Hotel, Sydney (Check against delivery) [Thank you for your warm welcome to country] Introduction I begin by paying my respects to the Gadigal people of the Eora nation— to their elders, past and present, and to the future generations; and I particularly acknowledge all Indigenous guests joining us here today. On behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission may I… -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
President speech: ‘How could a Human Rights Act lead to better Government?’
I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal peoples, and pay my respect to their elders past and present. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Senate File Listing 1 January 2009 - 30 June 2009
FileId: 2007/33-2 Create Date 04-Jun-2009 Name: TESOL HUMAN RIGHTS CURRICULUM Title: NATIONAL ACTION PLAN PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION - SPU EDUCATION -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Speech
DDA Transport Standards: HREOC'S Role
Probably most of us here are parents, and we all have dreams for our children. One of my dreams for my 18-year-old son and his girl friend is that they will be able to participate in society in the same way as everyone else. -
Disability Rights
2 May 2024Webpage
Writing a resume and cover letter
Learn about writing a resumé and cover letter, including when you might, or might not want to share information about disability. -
Disability Rights
26 April 2024Webpage
Identifying accessible and inclusive employers
Explore this guide providing information on searching for and identifying accessible and inclusive employers. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageNotice of refusal of temporary exemption: Redline buses (2012)
By this instrument, the Australian Human Rights Commission has refused the application from Tasmanian Redline Coaches Pty Ltd trading as Tasmania’s Own Redline Buses (Redline) for an exemption pursuant to Part 33A of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards). -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Senate File Listing 1 January 2011 to 30 June 2011
FileId: 2006/341-4 Create Date 09-May-2011 Name: GENERAL COMPLAINTS Title: COMPLAINT HANDLING - NATIVE TITLE INVESTIGATION … -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - Medibank
Learn how Network Member Medibank recognises that all employees are different, and these differences benefit employees, customers, shareholders and the community. -
14 December 2012Book page
What is the Racial Hatred Act?
Plain English guide to the Racial Hatred Act, which extends the coverage of the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA) to address racially offensive or abusive behaviour. -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013Webpage
Freedom of information, opinion and expression
The ICCPR safeguards freedom of expression and opinion, vital for democratic societies. Find out how legal restrictions apply. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Tasmanian Human Rights Charter Consultation (2010)
The Commission congratulates the Tasmanian Government on making significant progress towards the legislated protection of human rights and promoting community discussion about human rights. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Recommendation for granting of temporary exemption under the Disability Discrimination Act: Hervey Bay RSL
Explore a report where the Commission recommends a temporary exemption under the Disability Discrimination Act to the Hervey Bay RSL Club. -
Legal
15 January 2024Publication
Mr KX v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2024)
Mr KX v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2023] AusHRC 155 Report into use of force and arbitrary interference with family Australian Human Rights Commission 2024 -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
melbourne trams exemption information sheet
On 6 November 1998 the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission received an application by the Victorian Public Transport Corporation and others for an exemption from sections 23 and 24 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. Section 23 of the Act relates to access to premises. Section 24 of the Act relates to goods, services and facilities (including public transport).