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7 March 2025Media ReleaseAustralian women are diverse, so the approach to women’s safety should be as well
This International Women’s Day, the Commissioners at the Australian Human Rights Commission stand together to call for urgent action to ensure that all women and girls—of every background, age or disability—can live free from violence, discrimination, and inequality. This year’s International Women’s Day theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment,” is a reminder that… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageInquiry into the Commonwealth Commissioner for Children and Young People Bill 2010 (2010)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee in its inquiry into the Commonwealth Commissioner for Children and Young People Bill 2010. This submission considers the broad issues raised by the Bill. It does not make a detailed analysis of each proposed provision. -
14 December 2012Book page
Discrimination in Employment on the Basis of Criminal Record
Australians who have a criminal record often face significant barriers to full participation in the Australian community. Trying to find a job is one of the areas of greatest difficulty for former offenders. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Native Title Amendment Bill (No 2) 2009 (Cth) (2009)
Inquiry into the Native Title Amendment Bill (No 2) 2009 (Cth) Australian Human Rights Commission Submission by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs 27 November 2009 (extension granted) Download PDF Download Word Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Recommendations 3 The Government’s… -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012PublicationPregnancy Guidelines (2001)
The Pregnancy Guidelines follow the Commission's Report of the National Inquiry into Pregnancy and Work, Pregnant and Productive: It's a right not a privilege to work while pregnant, commissioned by the federal Attorney-General in August 1998. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book pageSocial Justice Report 2003: Appendix one: A statistical overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia
Social Justice Report 2003 back to contents Appendix one: A statistical overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia Introduction Population figures Indigenous households and familiesLanguage and culture Health Income Employment Education Housing and homelessness Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and criminal justice systems Child protection Further Information… -
Education14 December 2012Publication
RightsED: Child Rights
Discover educational resources on children's rights. -
Education16 December 2014Webpage
Where does racism happen?
Learn about how racism exists in all areas of our society, including workplaces, schools and the wider community and what you can do to prevent it. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill 2010
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Legislative Review Committee of South Australia in its Inquiry into the Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill 2010. -
14 December 2012Book page
Building understanding and respect for human rights - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Our aim is to make this a reality. To that end we strive to build understanding in the Australian community about what human rights are and their relevance for everyday life. We have made good progress on our journey, but we know we have more work to do. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
16 June 2015PublicationChildren in immigration detention: statements by the United Nations
2015 United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment: ‘...by failing to provide adequate detention conditions; end the practice of detention of children; and put a stop to the escalating violence and tension at the Regional Processing Centre, [Australia] has violated the right of the asylum seekers, including children, to be free… -
Rights and Freedoms
30 January 2013WebpageTelevision Award (sponsored by Al Jazeera)
Discover details about the Television Award sponsored by Al Jazeera for TV programs or documentaries.