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14 December 2012WebpageINQUIRY INTO CIVICS AND ELECTORAL EDUCATION
SUBMISSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION to the JOINT STANDING COMMITTEE ON ELECTORAL MATTERS regarding INQUIRY INTO CIVICS AND ELECTORAL EDUCATION 2 June 2006 Table of Contents Introduction Overview of the Commission’s submission The human right to political participation. Young people and early closure of the rolls. Young people and civics education in schools… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law 2005: Chapter 8: Costs Awards
There are no specific provisions relating to costs in unlawful discrimination proceedings before the FMC and Federal Court. The courts have a general discretion to order costs under the provisions of the Federal Court Act 1976 (Cth) and the Federal Magistrates Act 1999 (Cth).1 -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry on Employment and Disability Interim Report: chapter 4
Back to contents National Inquiry on Employment and Disability Interim Report: 4. Getting ready for the open workplace 4.1 Introduction 4.2 How does school assist in the transition to work? 4.2.1 Secondary school education 4.2.2 Vocational education and training in schools 4.2.3 School-based New Apprenticeships (SNAP) 4.2.4 Assistance in the transition from school to work 4.3 How does… -
14 December 2012Book page
HRC Report No.11
This is a report to the Attorney-General on inquiries made by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission into a complaint made under the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth) (the Act) of discrimination in employment on the ground of age. The complaint was made by Ms Akiko Ishikuni against the Japan Travel Bureau (Australia) (JTB). -
14 December 2012Book page
What is the Racial Hatred Act?
Plain English guide to the Racial Hatred Act, which extends the coverage of the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA) to address racially offensive or abusive behaviour. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
lutheran schools decision
Subject of application: That the applicant be authorised to institute a procedure for assessing the needs of students with disabilities at schools for which the applicant is responsible and, in the event of failure of that procedure in any individual case, to apply to the Commission for a specific exemption. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012WebpageFrequently asked questions: Access to premises
Frequently asked questions: Access to premises Last updated 2014 What does the DDA say about access to premises FAQ on the Premises Standards How does the DDA relate to the Building Code of Australia and to Australian Standards? What premises does section 23 of the D.D.A. cover? Does the DDA cover access to the footpath? Does the DDA apply to access to existing buildings as well as new… -
27 October 2015Book page
5. Applying for exemptions for targeted recruitment other than in New South Wales
As outlined in this guideline, in all jurisdictions except NSW, the granting of an exemption is not a legal prerequisite for conducting a targeted recruitment strategy, as long as the recruitment program meets the requirements of a special measure. This is because the purpose of an exemption is to exclude the application of a particular law to certain conduct which would otherwise breach… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Outstations Policy Discussion Paper (2008)
Outstations Policy Discussion Paper Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Office of Indigenous Policy, NT Department of Chief Minister 15 December 2008 Download PDF Download Word Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Policy Propositions 3.1 Eligibility for support 3.2 Definition of an Outstation 3.3 Hub and Spoke Model 3.4 Outstation Service Levels 4 Recommendations 1 …