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22 February 2016PublicationCM v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
Explore a report into arbitrary detention in the case of CM v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Border Protection). -
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22 February 2016Publication
Kong v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
Explore a report into arbitrary detention in the case of Kong v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Border Protection). -
Legal
19 July 2013Webpage
Commission submissions: Coral Wilson
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA No. CIV 1522 of 2013 IN THE MATTER of an application for a Writ of Certiorari against the Honourable Joseph Michael Francis MLA the Minister for Corrective Services for the State of Western Australia and Ian Johnson the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Corrective Serves; ex parte Coral Wilson BETWEEN: CORAL WILSON Applicant - and - JOSEPH… -
Commission – General
15 May 2013Webpage5th ICCPR report and concluding observations
The Human Rights Committee considered Australia's 5th Periodic Report under the ICCPR (link to PDF file) in 2009. The Committee's concluding observations are summarised below. The full text is available from the Attorney-General's Department Treaty Reporting Page (Word) or PDF and from the Committee website. Reporting process The Committee considered that Australia's experiment with a more… -
Sex Discrimination
9 April 2013Project
Review into the Treatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force
The Commission conducted a review of women’s treatment at the Australian Defence Force Academy and strategies to improve leadership pathways for ADF women. -
Legal
30 November 2015Publication
LA and LB v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
Explore a report on the enhanced screening process in relation to the case of LA and LB v the Commonwealth of Australia. -
Legal
30 November 2015Publication
AV v DIAL-AN-ANGEL Pty Ltd
Explore a report into discrimination in employment on the basis of a criminal record in the case of AV v DIAL-AN-ANGEL Pty Ltd. -
Children's Rights
13 March 2013WebpageWeb Links
National Children's Commissioner legislation Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) The United Nations UN Convention on the Rights of the Child UNICEF child-friendly Convention on the Rights of the Child UN Committee on the Rights of the Child Offices of the state and territory Children's Commissioners and Guardians Office of the Children's Guardian New South Wales Commission for … -
Sex Discrimination
13 March 2013Webpage
Web Links
Discover key resources and links for understanding and addressing sex discrimination in Australia, fostering a culture of respect and equality. -
31 January 2013Webpage
Human Rights Photo Competition 2012
Theme: Home The 2012 Human Rights photo competition received 450 entries. Overall winners received their prizes at the 2012 Human Rights Awards on December 10. A selection of photos from the Competition were also on display. Overall Winners for 2012 Katie Pashley 'restless dancer #3' 18 & over Kane Lehanneur 'Semblance' under 18 Winners for November 2012 Katie Pashley 'restless dancer #3… -
29 January 2013Book page
Appendix M – Written Submissions
1 Hanneka 2 Aroha Liebhart 3 Miquela Riley 4 LEUT Kristen Russo 5 Kјarra White 6 LEUT Jennifer Anne Parker 7 Alison Lee 8 Annabel Szekely 9 Alyssa Burnham 10 Michael Bannerman 11 Wendy Hamilton 12 Helen Berryman 13 Melissa Healy 14 Anonymous 15 Danielle Lewin 16 Jacqueline Kenyon 17 SBLT Jessica Cusumano 18 Cavin Wilson 19 Mark Drummond 20 Naomi Brooks 21 Karen Orre 22 Michael Dowsett 23 COL… -
29 January 2013Book page
Acronyms and Abbreviations
ADFA Australian Defence Force Academy ADF Australian Defence Force AMET Academy Military Education and Training ARA Australian Regular Army ASO ADFA Standing Orders BOR Board of Review Cadet Term used to refer to midshipmen and officer cadets at ADFA CDF Chief of Defence Force CI Chief Instructor CO Commanding Officer COMDT Commandant Div (Division) A management grouping of up to 47 cadets… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commemorate Human Rights Day: Downloads - rightsED
Explore a range of downloadable activities and resources in relation to Human Rights Day, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. -
14 December 2012Book page
A Bad Business - Key Findings
The information available in relation to each of the 152 complaints varied. As such, it was not always possible to determine each finding in relation to all of the complaints. For each of the findings below, the number of complaints for which the particular information was available is noted in brackets. -
14 December 2012Book page
RightsED: Child rights - Downloads
Explore a range of publications and resources by the Human Rights Commission that outlines human rights in relation to the rights of children. -
14 December 2012Book page
Face the Facts: Activity 4 - rightsED
1. Read Face the Facts - Questions and Answers about Migrants and Multiculturalism to gather facts about migration and multiculturalism. After you have finished reading, answer the questions below. -
14 December 2012Book page
Photographs from the Ismaع launch - Media Pack
The Commission permits and encourages the use of these photographs by media outlets. For further information or assistance please email: webfeedback@humanrights.gov.au -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: How was the Inquiry conducted?
The Inquiry received 346 submissions, including 64 confidential submissions. Detailed information was provided by organisations representing detainees, human rights and legal bodies, members of the public, religious bodies, state government agencies and a range of non-government policy and service-providing organisations. -
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements Report : Acknowledgements
The Inquiry Team: Vanessa Lesnie, Kate Temby, Susan Newell, Samantha Edmonds, Kate Fitzgerald, Emily Gray, Frances Simmons, Alessandra Krilis, Jemma Hollonds, Avril Cox -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 1999-2000: Consultancy Services
The Commission during 1999-2000 used a range of consultancy services where there was, for example, a need for rapid access to latest technology and experience in its application; limitations on executive time; lack of in-house resources; the need for independent study; or a need for a change agent or facilitator.