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4 September 2014PublicationJohansson v Masonic Homes Inc
Explore a report into unlawful discrimination in employment based on a criminal record in the case of Johansson v Masonic Homes Inc. -
Rights and Freedoms
20 May 2014Opinion pieceTwitter trolls have a right to offend – but we don't have to listen
Storms on social media demonstrate we don't need laws to regulate free speech – social norms are enough Internet outrage tells us more about how we ensure civil conduct face-to-face, than how we behave online. People behave in strange ways online. But social media provides the clearest evidence of people behaving on their first instinct. All that the internet has demonstrated is there were… -
Commission – General
22 January 2014PublicationAHRC Agency Multicultural Plan 2013-15
Multicultural access and equity policy: Respecting diversity. Improving responsiveness. -
Education1 April 2016Webpage
A Brief Human Rights Timeline
Explore the Brief Human Rights Timeline to trace the evolution of ethical behaviour, justice, and human dignity across civilizations. -
Race Discrimination
3 October 2017WebpagePublications
Evaluation is a critical component of our work. It helps us monitor and improve our activities and assess their contribution to our goals and activities. EVALUATION AND FUTURE DIRECTION REPORT (2015) Evaluation and Future Direction report (Word version) (2015)* 2012-2015 EVALUATION: CAMPAIGN SURVEY & INTERVIEW INSTRUMENTS (2015) 2012-2015 Evaluation: campaign survey & Interview… -
Sex Discrimination
22 July 2013PublicationAudit Report: Review into the Treatment of Women at ADFA
On 3 November 2011 the Report on the Review into the Treatment of Women at the Australian Defence Force Academy was tabled in the Australian Parliament. It contained 31 recommendations. This Audit has provided an important and unique opportunity to examine the extent to which these recommendations have been implemented, and to identify the further cultural reform work that should be undertaken. … -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
10 July 2013WebpageImmigration detention reports and photos
Immigration detention reports: The reports below published by the Commission outline issues of concern arising from its visits to immigration detention facilities. 2018 Inspection of Adelaide Immigration Detention Centre Report (2018) - Dept. of Home Affairs response to Adelaide Immigration Detention Centre Inspection of Perth Immigration Detention Centre Report (2018) - Dept. of Home… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
9 July 2013Webpage
Submissions about immigration detention, asylum seekers and refugees
2015 Submission to Inquiry into the responsibilities of the Commonwealth Government in connection with the management and operation of the Regional Processing Centre in Nauru (April 2015) Submission to the Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Maintaining the Good Order of Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill 2015 (Cth) (April 2015) 2014 Submission to the Inquiry into the Migration and … -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
8 July 2013Publication
Community Guide: UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Declaration is the most comprehensive tool we have available to advance the rights of Indigenous peoples. -
Sex Discrimination
31 July 2017Publication
Change The Course: National Report on Sexual Assault and Harassment
At the request of Australia’s 39 universities, the Australian Human Rights Commission conducted a national, independent survey of university students to gain greater insight into the nature, prevalence and reporting of sexual assault and sexual harassment at Australian universities. -
Commission – General
11 April 2013Project
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights outlines fundamental rights and freedoms for all. Learn more about its impact and significance. -
Commission – General
18 March 2013Webpage
What are human rights?
Learn about Australia's international human rights commitments and the future of human rights legislation. -
Rights and Freedoms
11 February 2013Publication
Australia's Universal Periodic Review
Following Australia's appearance in the UPR process, the Australian Human Rights Commission committed to publishing an annual report on the status of implementation of the UPR recommendations. The series of annual reports will track Australia's performance in the lead up to its next review in 2015. The Australian Human Rights Commission has prepared the progress reports on behalf of the… -
29 January 2013Book page
Appendix I – Cadet Boards of Review
Taken from Academy Standard Operating Procedures, Chapter 4 – Training Cadets’ performance at ADFA is the subject of Fortnightly Boards of Review (FBOR), Mid-Year Boards of Review (MYBOR) and End of Year Boards of Review (EYBOR). Processes leading to termination of cadets come in the form of adverse administrative action with respect to counselling, Notices to Show Cause (NSC) and options in… -
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Appendix 5
Review the Same-Sex: Same Entitlements Report, which was collated after 18 community forums were held around Australia in 2006. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendix 2 Schedule of Public Hearings and Witness List
The Inquiry held 61 public sessions (105 witnesses) and 24 confidential sessions (50 witnesses) between May 2002 and August 2002. Nine of the witnesses in confidential hearings (7 sessions) later agreed to make their evidence public. -
14 December 2012Book page
Working in the international arena to improve human rights - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Australia operates bilateral human rights technical cooperation programs with the Governments of China and Vietnam. These programs are funded by AusAID and managed by the Commission on behalf of the Australian Government. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendices 4 - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
Appendices Appendix 4: Website statistics Table 41: Website statistics Section Views of section home page Views of all pages in section Commission homepage 616 981 n/a www.humanrights.gov.au Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice 97 733 1 282 416 https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-island… Age Discrimination 51 710 146 738 www.humanrights -
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Downloads
Read the Same-Sex: Same Entitlements Report, which outlines human rights protection in areas such as marriage, family law, employment, and health care. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has made a submission to the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.The submission provides information to the Committee when it considers Australia's periodic reports under the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights.