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Rights and Freedoms22 March 2024Speech
The AHRC’s model for a Human Rights Act for Australia
ANU and Amnesty International Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM FAAL FRSA FACLM(Hon) [ Check against delivery] I would like to begin by acknowledging the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people, the traditional custodians of the land on which I am speaking today and pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging and to any First Peoples attending. The Australian Human Rights Commission, as… -
Sex Discrimination14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Chapter 14
back to Contents Chapter 14. Aged Care Download Chapter 14: [ PDF] [ Word ] 14.1 What is this chapter about? 14.2 Do same-sex couples pay more for aged care? 14.3 What other issues face ageing same-sex couples? 14.4 Does aged care legislation breach human rights? 14.5 How should aged care legislation be amended to avoid future breaches? 14.1 What is this chapter about? This chapter examines … -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law: Chapter 2 - The Age Discrimination Act
Chapter 2 The Age Discrimination Act Back to index Download Chapter 2 in PDF [171 KB] Download Chapter 2 in Word [203 KB] 2.1 Introduction to the ADA 2.1.1 Background 2.1.2 Structure of the ADA 2.1.3 Application of the ADA 2.1.4 Offences 2.2 Age Discrimination Defined 2.2.1 ‘Age’ defined 2.2.2 Direct discrimination 2.2.3 Indirect discrimination 2.2.4 The ‘dominant reason’ test 2.2.5 Age -
Sex Discrimination14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Chapter 10
This chapter focuses on discrimination regarding the entitlements available to veterans of the Australian Defence Forces who have a same-sex partner or children. -
14 December 2012Book page
Protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation
The consultation was directly concerned with how protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation might be included in federal law. Section 6 above outlines what the consultation heard about the benefits of these protections. This part outlines: -
Commission - General27 July 2023Speech
A new national human rights framework for Australia
Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM FAAL FRSA FACLM(Hon) delivered this speech at The Annual Castan Centre for Human Rights Law Conference on 21 July 2023. Overview The Australian Human Rights Commission is reaching the conclusion of its Free and Equal project, identifying what the national system for protecting human rights should be in Australia. In this keynote, President Croucher… -
Sex Discrimination14 December 2012Publication
The Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
These resources have been developed as an update and revision of the Australian Human Rights Commission document, 'Women of the World: Know Your International Human Rights'. -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Complaints under the Racial Discrimination Act
Complaints under the Racial Discrimination Act Download in PDF Download in Word Table of contents What is the Racial Discrimination Act? When can this law be used? What is racial discrimination? When is offensive behaviour based on race not against the law? What can I do if I experience discrimination or racial hatred? What will happen with my complaint? Where can I get more information?… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law 2010 (archive)
This version was been updated to 31 March 2010 and takes account of recent decisions and changes made by the Disability Discrimination and Other Human Rights Legislation Amendment Act 2009 (Cth). It is available here in Word and PDF versions. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law: full Table of Contents
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14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 1999-2000: Disability Discrimination
Susan Halliday has been the acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner since 1999. This is in addition to her duties as the Sex Discrimination Commissioner.