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Article 18 of the ICCPR distinguishes between the freedom to hold a particular belief, and the freedom to manifest that belief in conduct. It is clear from the different focuses of paragraphs (2) and (3) of article 18 that the freedom to hold a belief is broader than the freedom to act upon it. Of course, persons who express religious opinions may also be protected under , which recognises…

Back to rights and freedoms: right by right ICCPR Article 24 states: 1. Every child shall have, without any discrimination as to race, colour, sex, language, religion, national or social origin, property or birth, the right to such measures of protection as are required by his status as a minor, on the part of his family, society and the State. 2. Every child shall be registered immediately…

Federal Discrimination Law is produced by the Commission's Legal Section and examines the significant issues that have arisen in federal unlawful discrimination cases. It provides a comprehensive coverage of decisions in the jurisdiction as well as highlighting a range of relevant issues of practice and procedure.

Government engages with other countries about the human rights situation in Australia and specified steps it will take to improve the enjoyment of human rights.

Explore a range of downloads related to the National Human Rights Consultation, including submissions and legal recommendations.

submissions on regional airlines exemption application Submissions on regional airlines exemption application These submissions have been made to date and provided to the Commission in electronic form in response to the Notice of Inquiry in this matter: Simon McGrath Occupational Therapists Australia, Tasmania Consumer submission (identity not disclosed) Albury Early Intervention Co…

The Commission has considered the application from Hoyts Corporation, Greater Union Organisation, Village Cinemas and Reading Cinemas for temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ( the DDA) in relation to the provision of captions and audio description in cinemas operated by the applicants.

Federal Discrimination Law 2004 (archive) Please see the most recent Federal Discrimination Law Online. Download Federal Discrimination Law 2004 Download Federal Discrimination Law 2004 in PDF format Download Federal Discrimination Law 2004 in Word format January - September 2004 Supplement January - September 2004 Supplement in PDF format January - September 2004 Supplement in MS Word…

Regulation 176 requires practitioners to complete at least one MCLE unit every 3 years relating to the management of the practice of law dealing predominantly with the principles of equal opportunity, the law relating to the discrimination and harassment, occupational health and safety law and employment law.

Under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 4 February 2003.

The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application (attached in MS Word format together with statistics on usage of allocated spaces in Excel format) from Queensland Rail (QR) the requirements of Part 9.6 of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (2002) regarding the provision of additional allocated spaces on the Tilt Train services operated by QR.

Under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 15 February 2006.

Under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 6 April 2005.

The Conciliation Register provides summaries of a selection of complaints that have been resolved through the Australian Human Rights Commission’s conciliation process.