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7 December 2017Project
Train exemption
Learn how the Commission received a joint application from the Queensland government and Queensland Rail for temporary exemptions to disability acts. -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013Webpage1981-86 Human Rights Commission education resources
Education resources linked from this page were produced by the former Human Rights Commission established under the Human RIghts Commission Act 1981. This Commission ceased to exist in 1986 pursuant to a sunset clause in its legislation and was replaced by the current Commission. Resources linked here have been added to this site for historical and archival purposes and should not be assumed… -
Rights and Freedoms
7 November 2014Opinion piece
The government should fix two free-speech obstacles together: 35P and 18C
The Abbott government should correct the festering sores of 35P of National Security Legislation and 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act together. Since the passage of Section 35P of the National Security Legislation Amendment Bill a number of journalists have decried the threat to free speech of jailing someone for revealing the details of an ASIO special intelligence operation. Their… -
Age Discrimination
14 December 2017Project
Risk of Homelessness in Older Women
With many older women at risk of homelessness, the Age Discrimination Commissioner is working with sectors to develop innovative solutions to assist this rapidly growing group of women. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
28 November 2017WebpageAbout the artwork
View about the Wiyi Yani U Thangani artwork, which depicts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls and their journey to security and success. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
8 July 2013WebpageThe Commission's role
Asylum seekers, refugees and people in immigration detention Over the last decade the Commission has worked to promote and protect the human rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and people in immigration detention. This work has included: i nvestigating complaints about alleged breaches of human rights in immigration detention conducting visits to immigration detention facilities and… -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? Detention statistics
Media Pack Homepage Statements by Dr Sev Ozdowski, Human Rights Commissioner (Audio Files for Download) Inquiry Commissioner and Assistants Biographies About the Inquiry Inquiry Methodology Terms of Reference Useful Links and Resources -
14 December 2012Book page
A Bad Business - Fact Sheet: The Complaints Process
Media Pack Index | Media Release | Launch Speech by Pru Goward | Speech by Nareen Young | Case Studies Fact Sheets: Key Findings | The Complaints Process | Legal Definition of Sexual Harassment | Cost to Employers -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission WEBSITE: Healthy Community Projects
In 1989 the Association for the Support of Psychiatric Services (ASPS) was established in Warrnambool after a public meeting identified the need for a service to support individuals with a mental illness and their carers. This need was also identified in a study of carers funded by the National Mental Health Funding Scheme and carried out by Lowndes and Harrison in 1993. The report also… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Application for temporary exemption under Disability Discrimination Act section 55: Oxford Hotel, Casino
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application from BCA Check Building Surveyors for exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) regarding accessibility of the upper floor of the Oxford hotel, Casino. -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Karen story
I am a part Aboriginal woman, who was adopted out at birth. I was adopted by a white Australian family and came to live in New Zealand at the age of 6 months. I grew up not knowing about my natural Mother and Father. The only information my adoptive parents had about my birth, was the surname of my birth Mother. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012WebpageStatement by Australian Human Rights Commission on the adoption of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) report on Australia
This statement is made on behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission, which is Australia’s ‘A status’ national human rights institution.[1] -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechVictorian launch of the Companion Card
As Federal Acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner, I'd like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Victorian Government and venues that have supported the Companion Card concept. -
21 June 2013Book page
Key Findings
This research report: Assesses the prevalence and depth of stereotypes and negative attitudes towards older Australians Provides insight into the impact of these attitudes and the resulting behaviours on older Australians and the general community, including business decision makers Examines the portrayal, and invisibility, of older Australians in the media by all main media platforms… -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Annual Report 2003-2004 : Appendices
The International Labour Organisation Convention 111 deals with discrimination in employment and occupation. Australian adherence to this Convention provides that all people have the right to equal treatment in employment and occupation without discrimination on the basis of: -
14 December 2012Book page
Living Spirit - Muslim Women's Project 2006: Appendices 3 and 4
Questions to consider: Using scenarios based on true stories of racial and religious discrimination and abuse under the themes of human rights, negative stereotyping and misconceptions, the hypothetical will ask the panellists ‘How would you respond’? This addresses the sets of standards policy and decision makers use to respond to incidents of discrimination and abuse. -
LGBTIQ+
14 December 2012WebpageLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Equality
Everyone has the right to be respected and safe,[2] regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.[3] Violence, harassment and bullying are violations of these fundamental human rights. -
Sex Discrimination
6 March 2015WebpageReports
Reports prepared on specific projects are provided directly to Defence. However, publicly available reports are available for download below. Conversations on Deployment In early May 2017, Former Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins visited the Middle East Region with the Australian Defence Forces (ADF) to learn more about the ADF’s operations and goals in the region. Former… -
Education5 April 2016Webpage
Bullying and Harassment
Bullying and harassment can be stopped in most situations. Learn what you can do to stop it. Don't stand by, it could be you. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Australia’s compliance with the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment
A. Introduction B. The ratification of OPCAT. C. A new torture offence D. Treatment in Immigration Detention E. A system of complementary protection F. Mechanisms to check diplomatic assurances are honoured G. Engagement with the UN Treaty Body process