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27 November 2015Book pageThe need for better engagement - Year in review
1.1 Introduction In last year’s Social Justice and Native Title Report, I raised concerns about the changes resulting from the 2014-15 Budget and the restructure to Indigenous Affairs through the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS). Despite initial concerns about how these changes would impact our communities, I indicated that the streamlining of programs and the move away from a ‘one size… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageHREOC Submission: Productivity Commission on the Inquiry into Paid Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave
Submission of the HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (HREOC) to the Productivity Commission on the Inquiry into Paid Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave 2 June 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Ph. (02) 9284 9600 Download Word Table of Contents Introduction Summary Background to this Submission: HREOC’s … -
Disability Rights
17 November 2015PublicationInfo and Communications Technology in the A.P.S – the need for change
April 2015 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 What do we mean by accessible ICT? 3 The case for accessible ICT 4 Legal dimensions 5 International Experience 6 Procurement of ICT in the APS to-date 7 The way forward 8 Appendix – Private Sector Examples The Australian Human Rights Commission would like to acknowledge the contribution of Ms Lauren Henley, Policy Officer at the Commission… -
Disability Rights
1 May 2024Webpage
Your rights as an employee under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
Learn about the Disability Discrimination Act, what you can do if you experience discrimination and how to make a complaint to the Commission. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Annual Report 2003-2004 : Chapter 2: Human rights education and promotion
Gain insights on human rights education and promotion from the 2003-2004 annual report. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Independent review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (2009)
Submission by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner to Mr Allan Hawke in response to the Independent review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 19 December 2008 – extension granted to 30 January 2009 Download PDF Download Word Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Scope of the Act 4.1 The Objects of the… -
Disability Rights
30 April 2024Webpage
Establishing a Disability Employee Network
Learn about establishing a Disability Employee Network - an employee-led group championing the inclusion of people with disability within their workplace. -
14 December 2012Book page
Seminar on implementing the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT) (Nov 2009)
Catherine Branson welcomed guests, in particular international guests and acknowledged the traditional owners of the land. She thanked the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions for co-hosting the seminar. She acknowledged the importance of the right to be free from torture, and congratulated the Australian Government for recognising the rights of those deprived of their liberty… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission on Exposure Draft of the Policy Outlines for Income Management (2010)
Exposure Draft of the Policy Outlines for Income Management Australian Human Rights Commission comment to FaHCSIA’s Exposure Draft of the Policy Outlines for Income Management (draft Policy Outlines) 25 June 2010 Download PDF [59 KB] Download Word [264 KB] Australian Human Rights Commission Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda Caroline Edwards Branch… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Family Violence and Commonwealth Laws: Employment and Superannuation (2011)
Family Violence and Commonwealth Laws: Employment and Superannuation Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission 21 April 2011 Download in Word [278KB] Download in PDF [314KB] 1 Introduction The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission in its Inquiry into Family Violence and Commonwealth Laws:… -
Race Discrimination
14 August 2018Publication
Anti-Racism in 2018 and Beyond (2018)
The National Anti-Racism Strategy was launched in August 2012 for an initial period of three years. Its objectives were to raise awareness of racism and its effects, promote initiatives that prevent and reduce racism, and empower communities to take action to prevent and reduce racism. In 2015, it was extended for a further three years. -
Sex Discrimination
26 March 2014Book pageChapter 4: Principle 1: Strong leadership drives reform
Key findings of ADF Review To support and drive the cultural reform envisaged by the ADF Review, strong, clear and consistent leadership is essential. This commitment must be widely communicated and reinforced at all levels of the organisation through policies, practices, rewards and sanctions. Progress must be monitored at the most senior levels regularly and transparently. Every member of…