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14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2005 :
The most comprehensive statement of this right is Article 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).1 Article 12 states: -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006: Chapter 1 : Introduction
This is my third Social Justice Report as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner and covers the period 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006. -
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. … -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
19 May 2014SubmissionALRC: Review of the Native Title Act 1993
Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission ALRC: Review of the Native Title Act 1993 14 May 2014 Downloads Download in PDF Download Word Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Recommendations 3 General Comments 4 The Native Title Act and its consistency with international human rights standards 4.1 The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of… -
14 December 2012Book page
Immigration detention and human rights
back to immigration detention, asylum seekers and refugees The human rights of people who are in immigration detention are of particular concern to the Commission. Liberty is a fundamental human right, recognised in major human rights instruments to which Australia is a party, including the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the Convention on the Rights of the Child… -
Employers11 February 2015Webpage
Vicarious liability
Learn how employers can be held legally responsible for acts of discrimination or harassment in the workplace, which is known as vicarious liability. -
Rights and Freedoms
3 May 2013WebpageRight to an adequate standard of living, including food, water and housing
Discover that under human rights law, all Australians have the right to an adequate standard of living for themselves and their family. -
Commission – General
22 January 2014PublicationAHRC Agency Multicultural Plan 2013-15
Multicultural access and equity policy: Respecting diversity. Improving responsiveness. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2006: Appendix 2: National funding and programs to support Indigenous economic development
Appendix 2 summarises information from a 2006 HREOC survey of the seven Australian Government departments and two statutory authorities with responsibility to administer the 33 national Indigenous economic development programs. Information from the 33 programs is for the 2005 – 2006 period. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Publication
Promoting Rights for Indigenous Young People with Mental Health Issues
Part 1: Why do we need this research? Arguing for protection, prevention and knowledge for Indigenous young people with cognitive disabilities and mental health issues -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Information for people and organisations responding to complaints - Unlawful Discrimination
Explore resources about responding to unlawful discrimination complaints, including conciliation and what happens if the complaint is not resolved. -
Disability Rights
15 December 2016WebpageGuidelines for providers of insurance and superannuation under the Disability Discrimination Act (2016)
Explore guidelines in the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) that assist insurance and superannuation providers comply with the DDA when making decisions. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
16 July 2013PublicationReview of Immigration Detention Centres (1999)
Findings of the Human Rights Commissioner after inspecting four immigration detention centres in 1998-99. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Speech
Getting there: access to public transport
I am particularly pleased to join in opening this international conference on mobility and transport for elderly and disabled people and to be discussing accessible transport here in Western Australia. The Government of Western Australia deserves recognition for the commitment it is showing to making public transport accessible: a commitment adopted in principle, policy and plans and increasingly… -
Complaint Information Service20 February 2014Webpage
The Complaint Process
The Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent third party which investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches. It does not act as an advocate or legal representative for a party to a complaint. The complaint process is simple, free and flexible. Please click on the links below to view the outline of each one of them. -
Education1 April 2016Webpage
Human Rights in Australia
Human rights are an important part of our lives. In fact, they are so much a part of everyday living that we often take them for granted. Consider how often you drink clean water, eat food, go to school, say or write what you think, get treated by a doctor, practise a religion (or not), or expect to be treated fairly by others. All of these everyday activities depend on the adequate… -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Complaints publications
Explore a range of publications created by the Human Rights Commission in relation to making complaints about unlawful discrimination and unfair treatment. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageFree to air television captioning exemption decision (2012)
By this instrument, the Australian Human Rights Commission grants to the Applicants an exemption pursuant to section 55(1) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA). -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
recommended exemption: kendell
Introduction and call for responses Recommended exemption Issues raised by submissions and responses by Kendell Breadth of exemption sought Effect of exemption on existing levels of accessibility Lifting devices Substitution of aircraft Aircraft accessibility Review of Occupational Health and Safety Issues -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Webpage
Universal Periodic Review on human rights - FAQ (2016)
back to UPR page The UPR is a unique process that involves the regular review of the human rights situation in each country in the world. The UPR provides two major opportunities for Australia: It allows the Australian community and Government to take stock of how well we are protecting and promoting the human rights of all people in Australia; and It permits the Australian Government to…