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Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Burdekin: The Human Rights Of Australians With Disabilities
I would like to thank ACROD for inviting me to deliver the Kenneth Jenkins Oration; both because I regard it as a privilege and because it gives me the opportunity to address a gathering of the key people in the disability field at an important time in the work of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
Mission Australia National Management Team Meeting
Speaking notes for a presentation to the Mission Australia National Management Team Meeting in Sydney on 22 August 2001 by Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM, Human Rights Commissioner -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Anti-Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing Bill 2006
The Commission is concerned that the AML/CTF Bill 2006 (the bill) doesn’t do enough to ensure financial institutions adopt non-discriminatory criteria in determining the ‘money laundering/ terrorism financing risk’ (ML/TF risk) of providing a designated service to a customer. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Anti-Money Laundering
The Commission is concerned that the AML/CTF Bill 2006 (the bill) doesn’t do enough to ensure financial institutions adopt non-discriminatory criteria in determining the ‘money laundering/ terrorism financing risk’ (ML/TF risk) of providing a designated service to a customer. -
14 December 2012Book page
Close the Gap - Part 1 Background
That the governments of Australia commit to achieving equality of health status and life expectation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous people within 25 years. -
Legal15 September 2015Submission
Inquiry into the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Foreign Fighters Bill)
Review the Commission's submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security regarding the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment. -
14 December 2012Book page
Law Society Journal 2008: The standard of proof in discrimination claims: the Full Court lightens the load, a little.
We all know that prejudices are prevalent within our society. We also know that such prejudices often translate into discrimination. And yet, proving discrimination is notoriously difficult.[1] -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC REPORT NO. 39: Complaint by Mr Huong Nguyen and Mr Austin Okoye
I attach a report of my inquiry into complaints by Mr Huong Hai Nguyen and Mr Austin Okoye against the Commonwealth of Australia and GSL (Australia) Pty Ltd, pursuant to section 11(1)(f)(ii) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth). -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2000: Chapter 5: Reparations
The Senate Legal and Constitutional References Committee conducted an inquiry this year into the federal government's implementation of recommendations made by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission in Bringing them home. The inquiry considered proposals for the establishment of an alternative dispute resolution tribunal for members of the stolen generations; and considered the… -
Legal6 April 2018Submission
Migration Amendment (Clarification of Jurisdiction) Bill 2018
Downloads Introduction The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in its Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Clarification of Jurisdiction) Bill 2018 (Cth) (Bill) introduced by the Australian Government. Summary This Bill proposes to amend Part 8 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (Migration Act) which… -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
D.D.A. guide: Earning a living
Employers must offer equal employment opportunities to everyone. This means that if a person with a disability can do the essential activities or "inherent requirements" of a job, he or she should have just as much chance to do that job as anyone else. -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights: On the record: Recruitment (Chapter 5)
If an employer has a fair and open process of dealing with the disclosure of criminal records at the outset, many complaints of discrimination can be avoided. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
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I would also like to thank the HSA group for inviting me today to speak with you about a significant human rights issue – the right of people with disability to work and participate in the social and economic life of our community without discrimination and with appropriate support. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 33
Pursuant to section 31(b)(ii) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act1986 ( Cth), I attach a report of my inquiry into a complaint by Ms Tracy Gordon of discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record by the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority of Victoria (formally Emergency Communications Victoria) and Victoria Police. I have found that the act and… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
Mental illness and cognitive disability in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners – a human rights approach (2012)
I would like to begin by acknowledging the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people of the Cairns region on whose land we gather today. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present. -
14 December 2012Book page
Encourage. Support. Act! - Introduction
Workplace sexual harassment is a persistent and pervasive problem in Australia and elsewhere, demanding new and creative responses. One promising area which may inform prevention and response strategies is bystander approaches. -
14 December 2012Book page
Encourage. Support. Act! - Introduction
Learn about bystander approaches to stop sexual harassment in the workplace. Bystanders can help by raising awareness and can intervene to prevent harm. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
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On behalf of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, I would like to welcome you to this workshop on the recognition of Aboriginal Customary Law. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
Human Rights in the Asia Pacific Region
It is my pleasure to report to you today on the outcome of deliberations of the Working Group on Human Rights Education. This working group was relatively small in size but very diverse and robust in its deliberations. It consisted of representatives of Arabic countries, including the host country Qatar as well as Japan, the Philippines and Australia. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: P v P
1.1 It is submitted that the law in Australia is both uncertain and unsatisfactory as to the issue of whether a child's view should ordinarily be taken into account by a court when that court is considering whether to authorise medical treatment on the child.
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