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Legal
12 November 2013PublicationBehme v Commonwealth of Australia
Behme v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations) Report into the right of the child to free primary education [2013] AusHRC 60 -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
22 February 2018Media ReleaseStatement from Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO about alleged NT sexual assault
I am deeply saddened about what has occurred in the Northern Territory town of Tennant Creek and my thoughts are with the 2 year old girl and her loved ones. It’s important the investigations launched by the Northern Territory government and the Northern Territory Children’s Commissioner, find out how this terrible tragedy has occurred. As a community we all carry a responsibility to ensure… -
Legal
21 August 2015Submission
Submission on the Inquiry into the Australian Government Boards (Gender Balanced Representation) Bill 2015
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Legal
21 August 2015Submission
Submission on the Inquiry into the Fairer Paid Parental Leave Amendment Bill 2015
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Commission – General
29 October 2013PublicationAnnual Report 2012-2013
The role of the Australian Human Rights Commission is to see that human rights and fundamental freedoms are understood and respected in law, policy and practice. The Commission is independent from government, with a legislative mandate, and recognised internationally as an ‘A Status’ National Human Rights Institution. We strive to resolve complaints, encourage positive law reform and build a… -
Commission – General
17 September 2013Publication
Our Agenda: A Guide to the Commission and its Activities for 2013-2014
This document provides an overview of the Comission's major activities for 2013-2014. -
Rights and Freedoms
20 December 2013PublicationAustralia's Universal Periodic Review 2013
This report is the third in a series of annual reports that are being developed in the lead up to Australia’s second Universal Periodic Review at the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council in October 2015. Each report identifies important milestones as well as challenges that remain for the protection of human rights in Australia. -
Sex Discrimination
30 August 2018Media ReleaseCommissioner appears before CEDAW Committee at the UN
Tuesday, 20 July 2010 The Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Elizabeth Broderick, has appeared before the United Nations Committee on the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women in New York this week. Enshrined within the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women are the key principles of equality and an agenda for national… -
Legal
11 February 2016Submission
Crimes Legislation Amendment (Proceeds of Crime and Other Measures) Bill 2015
Australian Human Rights Commission submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in its Inquiry into the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Proceeds of Crime and Other Measures) Bill 2015 (Cth). -
Legal
11 February 2016Submission
Criminal Code Amendment (Firearms Trafficking) Bill 2015
Australian Human Rights Commission submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in its Inquiry into the Criminal Code Amendment (Firearms Trafficking) Bill 2015. -
Legal
26 March 2015Submission
Australia’s Second Universal Periodic Review
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Legal
27 June 2013Publication
BB v Commonwealth of Australia
BB v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) Report into arbitrary detention and the right to be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person [2012] AusHRC 58 Click here for BB media statement in Word -
Legal
19 May 2015Submission
Migration Amendment (Maintaining the Good Order of Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill 2015 (Cth)
Migration Amendment (Maintaining the Good Order of Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill 2015 (Cth) Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Senate Legal snd Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee 7 April 2015 -
Disability Rights
5 February 2014PublicationEqual Before the Law
Equality Before The Law is a basic tenet of human rights. But I have learned, both as an advocate and during my time as Australia's Disability Discrimination Commissioner, that equality is not always available for Australians with disabilities in the criminal justice system. This report provides a snapshot of where that equality does not exist, highlights services and programs that improve… -
Sex Discrimination
19 June 2018Media Release
National inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces
The Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins will today announce a national inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces. Commissioner Jenkins said the global conversation about sexual harassment and the #MeToo movement has exposed the true prevalence of the problem and the harm it causes to individuals, workplaces and society. “The National Inquiry will involve an in-depth -
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… -
Disability Rights
16 December 2013Publication
Access to Justice for People with Disability in the Justice System
Global business law firm DLA Piper has worked in partnership with the Australian Human Rights Commission to address issues facing people with disabilities wanting better access to Australia's criminal justice system. The Commission led an investigation into the barriers people who need communications support, or have multiple or complex support needs, face in the criminal justice system. The… -
Sex Discrimination
12 April 2018Media Release
Fourth National Survey on workplace sexual harassment
The Australian Human Rights Commission has begun the fourth national survey into workplace sexual harassment. The Commission has undertaken regular surveys on workplace sexual harassment since 2002. The Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins said the next iteration of the world-leading survey will provide important information about the nature, prevalence and reporting of Australians’ … -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
7 July 2018Media Release
Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices) survey launched
The Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO is inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls to take part in the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) project, through a new online survey. The launch of the survey for Indigenous women and girls coincides with the start of NAIDOC Week, with the theme Because of Her We Can. “This year’s NAIDOC Week has rightly put the focus… -
Sex Discrimination
9 April 2018Media Release
AHRC to review residential colleges at the University of New England
The Australian Human Rights Commission will conduct an independent review of residential colleges at the University of New England (UNE) in the regional centre of Armidale, NSW. The University has seven residential colleges, currently home to approximately 1800 students. The Australian Human Rights Commission’s landmark Change the course: National report on sexual assault and sexual…