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14 December 2012Book page
4. Australia's Human Rights Obligations
The purpose of this chapter is to explain the relevance of international human rights law to children in Australia's immigration detention centres and to provide a quick reference point on the fundamental human rights principles that have influenced the approach of this Inquiry. This chapter also explains the role of United Nations (UN) guidelines in the Inquiry's analysis of Australia's human… -
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14 December 2012WebpageSubmission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties
Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties' Inquiry into the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment Introduction 1. This submission is made by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (the "Commission") in response to the terms of reference issued by the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties… -
15 July 2014Book page
Chapter 5: Business and our human rights in the Declaration
5.1 Introduction The significant role of business to respect and support our human rights is increasingly being recognised. Although the protection of human rights remains the responsibility of government, business is realising that human rights are both relevant and fundamental to their operations. In many of the conversations I have had with business and community leaders across the… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
National Human Rights Consultation - Appendix 2
Back to Table of Contents Appendix 2 – Further specific measures that would better protect human rights in Australia Appendix 2: Further specific measures that would better protect human rights in Australia Contents 1 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 2 Asylum seekers, refugees and migrants 3 People trafficking 4 Counter-terrorism legislation 5 Gender equality 6 Gay, lesbian,… -
14 December 2012Book page
Discussion Paper: African Australians: A report on human rights and social inclusion issues (2009)
The Australia of 2009 is a proud multicultural nation. It is a nation, culturally, socially and economically formed by the unique combination of its First Nation peoples, its early settlers, and by the many waves of subsequent migration. As such, negotiating diversity and respecting people of all faiths, races, cultures and identities has evolved into an important characteristic of being a member… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into national homelessness legislation (2009)
Inquiry into national homelessness legislation Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth 1 September 2009 Download Word [554 kb] Download PDF [376 kb] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 What is the relevance of human rights to reducing homelessness? 5 What is a ‘human… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Bropho
IN THE FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA WESTERN AUSTRALIAN DISTRICT REGISTRY No WAD90 of 2007 BETWEEN BELLA BROPHO on behalf of members of the Swan Valley Community Aboriginal Corporation and Aboriginal Inhabitants of Reserve 43131 Appellant AND STATE OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA First Respondent ABORIGINAL AFFAIRS PLANNING AUTHORITY Second Respondent BARRY CHARLES JAMESON Third Respondent WESTERN… -
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20 May 2016PublicationEuthanasia, human rights and the law
This issues paper explores voluntary euthanasia by looking at the domestic regulatory environment in comparison to relevant international laws. It concludes with a human rights-based analysis of voluntary euthanasia and some commentary on the practice informed by human rights principles. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Review of Australia’s Fourth Periodic Report on the Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights
Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the United Nations Committee on Economic Social and Cultural Rights 17 April 2009 Download in Word [556KB] Download in PDF [207KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Framework for human rights protection 4.1 Formal protection for econmic social and cultural rights Human Rights Commission (a) Australian Human Rights … -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Katinyeri
1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ("the Commission") by notice of motion dated 24 December 1997, has sought leave to intervene in these proceedings pursuant to ss.11(1)(o)of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth) ("the Act") relying upon the affidavit of Christopher Dominic Sidoti sworn on 24 December 1997. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
ASIO, ASIS and DSD
Submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on ASIO, ASIS and DSD: Review of Division 3 Part III of the ASIO Act 1979 (Cth) https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Joint/Intellig… Prepared by: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Table of contents A. Introduction B. Features of the legislation C