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14 December 2012Book page
Government's inquiry into homelessness legislation (2009)
On the 26 November the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth released its report of an inquiry into homelessness legislation. The inquiry followed the federal government’s release, on 21 December 2008, of its White Paper, The Road Home: A National Approach to Reducing Homelessness. In the White Paper, the government pledged to ‘enact new legislation… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageReview of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
Review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Review Comittee, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations October 2012 Download in PDF [84 KB] Download in Word [261 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Australian workers’ compensation schemes 3 Recommendation 1 Introduction The Australian Human Rights -
14 December 2012Book page
Report of an inquiry: Mr Zacharias Manongga
Pursuant to section 11(1)(f)(ii) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), I attach a report of my inquiry into a complaint by Mr Zacharias Manongga Consul for the Northern Territory, consul of the Republic of Indonesia that the human rights of Indonesian Fishers detained on vessels in Darwin Harbour were breached by the Commonwealth of Australia. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to Court as Intervener and Amicus Curiae
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘the Commission’) has sought leave to appear as amicus curiae in the hearing of both appeal proceedings. The Commission does not argue for a particular outcome in the appeal, but rather seeks to identify the relevant principles of law as they apply to the appeal for the assistance of the Court. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: Human Rights Origins
Explore the origins of human rights, tracing their roots through ancient societies, religions, and philosophies, and understand their enduring impact on modern laws and values. -
Commission - General
28 November 2014Book pageResources
Activity and Resource Sheets Rights Ed Activity Sheet: Sports and people with disabilities – interactive crossword Across solutions Rights Ed Activity Sheet: Sports and people with disabilities – interactive crossword Down solutions Rights Ed Resource Sheet: Background information - Sport and people with disabilities All people have the right to participate in recreation, leisure and… -
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Chapter 15
Many same-sex couples who appeared at the Inquiry’s community forums talked about the problems they face in getting visas. They highlighted the limited options available to a same-sex couple wanting to migrate to Australia as a couple. They talked about the additional expense and disruption to their lives in proving their entitlement to a visa. And they talked about the indignity of being… -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013WebpageFreedom from interference with privacy, family, home and correspondence or reputation
Back to rights and freedoms: right by right ICCPR Article 17 | Privacy legislation and institutions | Commission work | International scrutiny | More information | Comments ICCPR Article 17 ICCPR Article 17 states: No one shall be subjected to arbitrary or unlawful interference with his privacy, family, home or correspondence, nor to unlawful attacks on his honour and reputation. Everyone… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Model Spent Convictions Bill
Recommendation 2: Provision be made for serious offences by providing that serious offences can only be spent if a court so orders (in accordance with the procedure set out at clause 9).