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14 December 2012WebpageNotice of temporary exemption application: Airport Direct (2005)
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application from Mr D.Williams for a temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) from relevant provisions of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (DSAPT) and the DDAto permit deferral of provision of wheelchair access on a public transport service to be known as Airport Direct… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of temporary exemption application: Sydney-Coffs Harbour travel and tour service
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application from Mr G. Kinny for a temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) from relevant provisions of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport and the Disability Discrimination Act to permit deferral of provision of wheelchair access on a public transport and tour service. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of exemption application: Murranumbla Bed and Breakfast
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act for a termporary exemption, for a period of 18 months, regarding disability access to bathroom facilities at a proposed bed and breakfast facility. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of temporary exemption application: Buchan Bus 'n Freight
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application from Mr D. Beaven, trading as Buchan Bus n Freight, for a temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) from the provisions of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport to permit the introduction of a public transport service using a vehicle which is not wheelchair… -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechLaunch of Westpac Accessibility Action Plan
This launch comes a few days after the International Day of Disabled Persons which this year has electronic information access as its theme and the release last Monday of the Australian Bankers' Association progress report on Accessibility of Electronic Banking. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012SpeechSpeeches by Professor Alice Tay, President, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Speeches delivered by Professor Alice Tay President, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission: 1998 - 2003 Note: Professor Tay, term as President ended on 31 May 2003. The Hon. Catherine Branson was appointed President of the Australian Human Rights Commission on 7 August 2008 for five year term. Speeches delivered by Professor Tay during her term as President are available below. 2002 … -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Opinion pieceOpinion Pieces - Scrutinising our counter-terrorism laws (2008)
In 2006, I was a member of the Government-appointed Sheller Committee, which recommended the establishment of an independent review of counter-terrorism laws. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Opinion piece
A question of human rights (2008)
As the Government points out on its Australia 2020 Summit website, the new century has thrown up enormous challenges, as well as breathtaking opportunities to us all. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Opinion piece
Opinion Pieces - Immigration detention laws need reviewing (2008)
This is an often depressing tour that we at the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) undertake every year to monitor the conditions of immigration detention in Australia for compliance with internationally recognised human rights obligations. We tour and inspect the facilities, interview the staff and meet with the detainees themselves. -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012Opinion pieceThe Boardroom is no longer a closed shop (2009)
I have been asked why, as Sex Discrimination Commissioner, I have so strongly argued for an increase in the numbers of women in senior business leadership positions. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Opinion piece
Confessions of an ABC lover (2012)
For people who are blind or vision impaired, watching ABC TV has been a much richer experience lately. Unfortunately, that is about to change, writes Graeme Innes. -
Education4 April 2016Webpage
Women's Rights
Women’s rights are human rights. Learn about gender equality and violence against women in Australia. -
16 May 2013Project
Supporting participation in key international forums
The Commission welcomes proposals for funding to support the participation of people with disability and organisations representing people with disability to attend key international forums on human rights -
Disability Rights
11 July 2013Speech
Launch of the Human rights education project with Granville TAFE
Project launch in partnership between the Australian Human Rights Commission and Granville College, South Western Sydney Institute. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
9 July 2013WebpageSubmissions 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 … -
Rights and Freedoms
25 June 2013Webpage
Role of Freedom of Opinion and Expression in Women's Empowerment
Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/23/2 - 24 June 2013 Recalling further General Assembly resolutions relating to the issue of women’s empowerment, including resolutions 66/130 of 19 December 2011, on women and political participation, and 66/216 o f 22 December 2011, on women in development, and the agreed conclusions of the Commission on the Status of Women, Reaffirming articles 19… -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Media Contacts
We regularly prepare and distribute media releases, opinion pieces, speeches, media kits and fact sheets on the work that the Commission undertakes. Our website also provides extensive research and project information. -
Disability Rights
12 April 2013Speech
Launch of Accessible events -- a guide for organisers (2006)
Launch of Accessible events -- a guide for organisers Gold Coast Convention Centre 27 April 2006 Graeme Innes Human Rights Commissioner and Disability Discrimination Commissioner Acknowledgements Annabel Davis, President of MEA Suzie Jones, Chair of the Conference organising Committee Linda Gaunt CEO of MEA MEA members Ladies and Gentlemen Introduction Allow me to begin by acknowledging the … -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
4 December 2017SpeechLaunch of Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) ‘Securing Our Rights, Securing Our Future’
Introduction and acknowledgement [Introduction in Bunuba] Jalangurru lanygu balanggarri. Yaningi warangira ngingirri ngairi yani yuwa muwayi ingirranggu, Gardigal yani u. Good morning everyone, today we stand on the lands of the Gadigal people. I am delighted to see all of you here today for this important occasion to mark the official launch of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices)… -
LGBTIQ+
13 March 2013WebpageResources
Australian Human Rights Commission resources Sogi's Story SOGI’s Story is an educational resource on human rights, sexual orientation and gender identity. The aim of this resource is to tackle discrimination and violence against lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) persons in its various forms by addressing misinformation, dispelling harmful myths and stigmas and providing…