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18 November 2014SubmissionMigration and Maritime Powers Legislation Amendment (Resolving the Asylum Legacy Caseload) Bill 2014
Migration and Maritime Powers Legislation Amendment (Resolving the Asylum Legacy Caseload) Bill 2014 Submission by the Australian Human Rights Commission 31 October 2014 Download PDF Download Word -
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18 November 2014Submission
Migration Amendment (Protecting Babies Born in Australia) Bill 2014
Migration Amendment (Protecting Babies Born in Australia) Bill 2014 Submission by the Australian Human Rights Commission 19 August 2014 Download PDF Download Word -
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18 April 2013Submission
Royal Commission into institutional responses to child sexual assault
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18 April 2013Submission
Inquiry into the Migration and Security Legislation Amendment (Review of Security Assessments) Bill 2012
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19 March 2013Publication
AB v Western Australia
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Race Discrimination
13 March 2013WebpageWeb Links
Racial discrimination links Useful sites for Employers and Employees: Australian Industrial Relations Commission Diversity Council of Australia Fair Work Ombudsman Useful sites for students Study in Australia The National Union of Students The Council of Australian Postgraduate Associations Australian Government Australian Multicultural Council Australian Education International Department… -
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10 October 2014Submission
Inquiry into the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Foreign Fighters) Bill 2014
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30 January 2013Webpage
Community Individual Award – Tony Fitzgerald Memorial Award
Community Award - Individual Finalists - from left: Alex Mills, Anna Brown, Damian Griffis, Kat Armstrong The Tony Fitzgerald Memorial Community Award – Individual is awarded to a person with a track record in promoting and advancing human rights in the Australian community on a not-for-profit basis. The following people are shortlisted: Kat Armstrong, who established the Women In Prison… -
30 January 2013Webpage
Young People’s Human Rights Medal (sponsored by King & Wood Mallesons)
Young People's Medal Finalists - from top left: Woodville High, Daniel Haile-Michael & Maki Issa, Nathan Basha, James Clarke The Young People’s Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who is under the age of 25 years (on 30 September 2014) and who has made an outstanding contribution to advancing human rights in Australia. The finalists for 2014 are: James Clarke for raising… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
We, the Solidarity Committee of the Marist Brothers Province of Melbourne, wish to make the following submission to the National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
We, the Social Action Committee of the CLRCV, wish to make a submission to the National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention. Our message is simple. We believe that immigration detention is profoundly bad for children. -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? Responses
Responses to the Report Government Response HEREOC Inquiry into Children in Immigration Report Tabled - Joint Press Release - Senator Amanda Vanstone, Minister for Immigration with Attorney-General the Hon. Philip Ruddock MP (13 May 2004) Media Releases Amnesty International: Prime Minister Urged to Release All Children from Immigration Detention (13 May 2004) Australian Democrats: HREOC -
14 December 2012Book page
Why was the Racial Hatred Act introduced?
The Racial Hatred Act aims to prevent racial vilification in the media, reinforcing professional standards and promoting impartiality and accuracy. -
14 December 2012Book page
Woman of the World - What can you do
Raise awareness amongst your friends, family and colleagues about the importance of human rights - whether through informal discussion, or by taking a stand against inappropriate behaviour, such as sexual or racist harassment. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012WebpageUniversal Periodic Review on human rights - FAQ (2010)
Government engages with other countries about the human rights situation in Australia and specified steps it will take to improve the enjoyment of human rights. -
14 December 2012Book page
It's About Time - Launch Photos
back to contents It's About Time - Launch Liz Broderick (Blake Dawson Waldron), Wendy Harmer, the Hon. John von Doussa QC Charles 'Bud' Tingwell AM, Wendy Harmer, the Hon. John von Doussa QC , Liz Broderick (Blake Dawson Waldron) the Hon. John von Doussa QC, President HREOC Wendy Harmer Charles 'Bud' Tingwell AM People at the launch 29 January, 2008 . -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012ProjectRural and Remote Education - NT
Rural and Remote Education - NT Submissions NT Department of Education Nambara Schools Council Extracts from submissions Indigenous education NT hearings and meetings Darwin, 10 May 1999 Public hearing - summary and transcript Nguiu, 11 May 1999 Nguiu community meeting - summary Nguiu school meeting - summary Yirrkala and Nhulunbuy, 12 May 1999 Yirrkala community meeting - summary Yirrkala… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Project
Rural and Remote Education - SA
Rural and Remote Education - SA Submissions South Australian Government South Australian Independent Schools Board Extracts from submissions Financial support Technological support Students with disabilities Accessibility Education funding SA hearings and meetings Adelaide, 9 August 1999 Public hearing - summary and transcript Port Lincoln, 10 August 1999 Public hearing - summary and… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
National Human Rights Consultation - word downloads
Explore a range of downloads related to the National Human Rights Consultation, including submissions and legal recommendations. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commemorate Human Rights Day: Resource sheet 2 - rightsED
To help your school celebrate International Human Rights Day, here are some suggestions that you could consider taking to the person or group responsible for planning the occasion – or you could volunteer to be part of the group and help: