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Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012SpeechHuman Rights Protection and Resolution Through the Law
Mr. Neil Brown QC, Mr. Michael Shand QC, members of the Victoria Bar and of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, all. -
14 December 2012Book page
RE: MINISTERIAL INQUIRY INTO GREENFIELDS EXPLORATION - BOWLER INQUIRY (2001)
Thank you for the opportunity to make submissions to the Ministerial Inquiry to identify strategies to increase resource exploration in Western Australia - the Bowler Inquiry. Enclosed is a copy of my submission which contains several recommendations. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012SpeechSocial Justice; HREOC and Indigenous Education
Where: Australian College of Educators (the Boardroom) James Darling House 42 Geils Court Deakin, Canberra When: Saturday May 17 Time: 11.00am for 11.30am (see appendix 1) -
LGBTIQ+
14 December 2012WebpageMarriage Equality (2012)
The Australian Human Rights Commission considers that the fundamental human rights principle of equality means that civil marriage should be available, without discrimination, to all couples, regardless of sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. The Commonwealth Parliament, and some state parliaments are now considering legislation that would provide all couples with the same access to civil… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageFederal Discrimination Law: Chapter 5 The Disability Discrimination Act
The DDA covers discrimination on the ground of disability, including discrimination because of the use of a therapeutic device or aid, accompaniment by a carer or assistant or accompaniment by an assistance animal. -
Rights and Freedoms
30 April 2019Publication
Free and equal: An Australian conversation on human rights (2019)
Through 2019, the Commission will promote conversation nationally to identify what makes an effective system of human rights protection for 21st century Australia? -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Speech
THE CLASH OF CIVILISATIONS: Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM (2003)
"....the fundamental conflict in the next millennium will not be primarily ideological or primarily economic. The great divisions among humankind and the dominating source of conflict will be cultural"... -
14 December 2012Book page
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FORUM: RECORD OF KEY POINTS OF DISCUSSION
This document contains a record of the key points of discussion at the above forum and is prepared by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. It does not constitute minutes of the forum, and the fact that a position is stated does not mean that every party in attendance has committed to that position. However, it does indicate the key points of discussion during the day, and provides a… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Langer
1. An appeal lies to the Federal Court from "a judgment or order of a prescribed court exercising jurisdiction ~der" section 383 of the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 ("the Electoral Act'): sections. 383(9). A prescribed court is defined in sub-section 383(11) to include the Supreme Court of Victoria. -
Sex Discrimination
28 September 2015SpeechWomen of Influence Awards
Thank you Brian and Westpac and Greg and Fairfax for conceiving and sponsoring these awards. The WOI awards not only lift the visibility of female leaders, but provide a crucial platform for women to expand their influence – and in so doing create a more gender equal Australia. And for that I am very grateful. Thank you. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006
This appendix provides an overview of the main events with regard to the administration of Indigenous affairs to 30 June 2006. It commences with a summary table and is followed by a detailed description of each event. -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012Speech
Inclusion and diversity: The foundations of a more effective response to LGBTIQ domestic violence?
Let me begin by acknowledging the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. I pay my respects to their elders past and present, and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who work tirelessly to reduce domestic violence. -
Sex Discrimination
26 April 2013Speech
The pros and cons of a Convention on the elimination of violence against women and girls
[Statement read by Alison Aggarwal, Principal Adviser, Sex Discrimination Team, Australian Human Rights Commission] Thinking Big: A Convention on Eliminating Violence Against Women and Girls AWAVA Parallel Event Commission on the Status of Women, 57 th Session 10th Floor, Church Centre. 12.30pm, Friday 8 March **CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY** Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Thank you to AWAVA… -
30 July 2013Book page
Disclaimer
The information contained in this publication does not constitute legal, financial or any other form of professional advice. Individuals or organisations should get their own independent professional advice prior to incorporating the information in this publication for use. The information provided is of a general nature and you should obtain professional advice as to whether the content -
14 December 2012Book page
Indigenous Deaths in Custody: Part C - Profiles Analysis
Explore a report for the Office of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner in relation to Indigenous deaths in custody. -
14 December 2012Book page
A Human Rights Act, the courts and the Constitution - The Hon Michael McHugh AC, QC (2009)
The Hon Michael McHugh AC, QC, distinguished jurist and former Justice of the High Court of Australia, presented his views on human rights in Australia and their protection through a Human Rights Act. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) is a network of Australian lawyers interested in furthering awareness and advocacy of human rights in Australia. ALHR promotes the practice of human rights law in Australia and works with Australian and international human rights organisations to achieve this aim. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Staff in the Social Policy and Advocacy Research Centre, and the Youth Studies Flagship at the Australian Catholic University welcome the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission's initiative in establishing an inquiry into children in Australia's immigration detention centres. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechUsing the Disability Convention for practical change (2009)
Some of us here were sitting in a stuffy conference room in the UN headquarters in New York when the Working Group completed its drafting of the convention. It was only stuffy because - in true UN style - we had exceeded our time limit for the session, the interpreters had gone home, and the air-conditioning had been turned off. But for most of us, these disadvantages paled in the excitement of… -
Children's Rights
1 December 2014SpeechNational Kidsafe Day 2014: Challenging Play - Risk It!
Megan Mitchell National Children's Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission Introduction to National Kidsafe Day 2014Good morning everyone and thankyou Dr Julie Brown for the introduction.Thank you to Kathleen Clapham for the acknowledgement to country this morning. I would also like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and on which children and families…