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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book pageIndigenous Deaths in Custody: Chapter 3 Comparison: Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Deaths
Learn about the comparison of Indigenous and non-Indigenous deaths in custody. -
Commission - General
14 December 2012WebpageSenate File Listing - 1 January 2013 - 30 June 2013
Review the Senate file listing from January 1, 2013, to June 30, 2013. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageCommission submissions: Hurst
View a report into the Commission seeking leave to intervene in the case of Tiahana Hurst v State of QLD in relation to the Disability Discrimination Act. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law: Chapter 5 The Disability Discrimination Act
The DDA covers discrimination on the ground of disability, including discrimination because of the use of a therapeutic device or aid, accompaniment by a carer or assistant or accompaniment by an assistance animal. -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights Act - Consultation Workshops
back to the Commission's National Human Rights Consultation pages Events: Consultation workshops During the National Consultation, the Commission held a series of practical workshops aimed at helping organisations and individuals make submissions. A full list of the workshops held is contained in the Commission’s submission to the National Consultation. Other events Click here for the… -
14 December 2012Book page
Intersections between the Law, Religion and Human Rights Project: Literature Review by Schofield King Lawyers
This literature review, completed by Associate Professor Toni Schofield of Schofield King Lawyers, explores the intersections between the law, religion and human rights. It focuses on peer-reviewed research that discusses alternative dispute resolution in religious communities and education and training related to alternative dispute resolution and family law issues in Australia. -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Languages
Treating someone differently because of the language that they speak may be against the law. Find out more in this quick guide for employers. -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012Book pageThe Equal Pay Handbook (1998)
The Equal Pay Handbook aims to assist employers to meet their obligations under federal industrial and anti-discrimination legislation. It is also relevant to employees, equity practitioners and unions. It contains essential equal remuneration principles, explanatory material, case law, case studies and an equal remuneration audit methodology. The Handbook is intended to contribute to an… -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights Act - Events - Seminars and Consultation Workshops
17 February 2009: The UK Human Rights Act as a ‘parliamentary model’ of rights protection: lessons for Australia, presented by Murray Hunt - Legal Advisor to the UK Parliament’s Joint Committee on Human Rights. -
14 December 2012Book page
Prisoners as Citizens:
The Commission convened a workshop in Sydney on 27 November 2000 on this topic. It was attended by more than 120 participants. The workshop was addressed by two keynote speakers: Dr William Jonas AM, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, and Baroness Vivien Stern from the International Centre for Prison Studie at King's College London who travelled to Australia as… -
Disability Rights
15 February 2024WebpageMeet the IncludeAbility Ambassadors
Our IncludeAbility Ambassadors advocate for equality in employment for people with disability, offering their leadership and advice to the Project. -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Racial Discrimination
A quick guide to racial discrimination, legal protection, and special measures to promote racial equality. Promote diversity and prevent discrimination in your workplace.