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Race Discrimination
14 December 2012Project
In our own words - African Australians: A review of human rights and social inclusion issues (2010)
In our own words African Australians: A review of human rights and social inclusion issues 2010 Download in PDF [1.10 MB] Download in Word [514 KB] Contents Introduction About the project Supporting research and analysis Guiding principles Project findings Training and employment Education Health Housing Engaging with the justice system Emerging issues Ways forward Acknowledgments Appendix … -
14 December 2012Book page
Living Spirit - Muslim Women's Project 2006: Report
The project was officially supported by the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Council of Australia, the Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria, the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria, the Islamic Council of Victoria, the Islamic Girls’ and Women's Group, the Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues, the Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition and Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE. The… -
Disability Rights
18 August 2015PublicationReflections - first 5 years of the Disability Discrimination Act
As I reach the end of my appointment as the first Disability Discrimination Commissioner, and in the light of proposed structural and funding changes to the Commission, I am drawn to reflect upon the theory and practice, challenges and developments, lessons and achievements, of the first five years of operation of the Disability Discrimination Act, and to look towards directions for the next five… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 06-07: Chapter 2 - Human Rights Education and Promotion
Uncover detailed insights on human rights education and promotion from the 2006-07 annual report. -
Commission - General
14 March 2024Speech‘Bringing rights home—mapping an agenda on human rights in Australia
‘Bringing rights home—mapping an agenda on promoting, protecting and fulfilling human rights in Australia Michael Kirby Justice Oration 2021 Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission The annual Kirby orations pay tribute to Michael Kirby’s commitment to social justice and human rights and his relationship as friend, colleague and mentor to Victoria… -
14 December 2012Book page
Recommendations: Social Justice Report 2008
In accordance with the functions set out in section 46C(1) (a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), this report includes ten recommendations on formal protections for Indigenous peoples’ human rights, four recommendations for remote Indigenous education, and one recommendation for Indigenous healing. The report also contains one follow-up action that I will… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2008-2009: Chapter 2
One of the Commission’s central functions is to undertake education programs that increase public awareness and generate discussion of human rights and anti-discrimination issues within Australia. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : Media Pack
Thank you for joining me here this afternoon to launch the Social Justice Report 2004 and the Native Title Report 2004. Both reports were tabled in Parliament out of session last Friday. -
14 December 2012Book page
Leading and influencing advocacy on human rights - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
The Commission has been working closely with the Attorney-General’s Department on all aspects of the Framework. In particular, we have provided input into the development of a National Human Rights Action Plan, human rights education initiatives, improved human rights protections including greater parliamentary scrutiny, and consolidation of federal discrimination laws. -
Education14 December 2012Publication
Human rights education in the national school Curriculum
Human rights education in the national school Curriculum: Position Paper of the Australian Human Rights Commission 2 June 2011 Download in Word [366KB] Download in PDF [199KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Background to the national school curriculum 2.1 Who is writing the Curriculum? 2.2 What is the scope of the Curriculum? 2.3 What stage is the curriculum development at? 3 What is…