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Commission – General
14 December 2012SpeechSpeeches by Professor Gillian Triggs
Professor Gillian Triggs was appointed President of the Australian Human Rights Commission from 30 July 2012. Click here to access her biography. [ Year: 2012 ] 2012 APS Human Rights Network Delivered by Professor Gillian Triggs, 29 October 2012 Current issues Australia faces in relation to its treatment of refugees Delivered to the United Nations Association of Australia (WA Division) by -
Disability Rights
23 February 2016WebpageD.D.A. Guide: FAQ on the National Relay Service
DDA Guide: Frequently asked questions: the National Relay Service What is the National Relay Service? The NRS is an Australian Government initiative. It provides phone service for people who are deaf, hearing-impaired or have complex communication needs. The NRS relay officer provides a link for the parties to the call and relays exactly what is said or typed. The NRS relay officer is… -
Legal
17 June 2015WebpageRedline Buses
Notice of application for temporary exemption UPDATE (17 June 2015) Quarterly reports received from Redline Buses A condition of the grant of temporary exemption was that Redline must: Within twenty eight (28) days after the conclusion of each six (6) month period of the exemption, the Applicant will provide a report to the Respondent that outlines when it used the Non-compliant Buses, why… -
Commission – General
21 October 2013Webpage
Tickets
The Awards Tickets Tickets include cocktails and canapes, entertainment and the chance to learn about amazing efforts being made around the country to protect and promote human rights. Attending the event also provides you with the unique opportunity to network with leading human rights advocates, senior government officials and community organisations. If you have any questions, please… -
Legal
6 August 2013Submission
Australian Government Guidelines on the Recognition of Gender: Consultation Draft
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Legal
6 August 2013Submission
Review of the Sex Standard
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Legal
17 July 2013Submission
Inquiry into the Correctional Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2006
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Legal
17 July 2013Submission
Inquiry into adoption by same-sex couples
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Legal
17 July 2013Submission
Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Visa Subclass 457 Integrity Review Issues Paper 3: Integrity and Exploitation
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LGBTIQ+
5 July 2013WebpageJoint NHRI statement to the Human Rights Council on sexual orientation and gender identity
On 10 June 2013 the Australian Human Rights Commission joined 28 other ‘A status’ National Human Rights Institutions to call on the United Nations Human Rights Council to establish an appropriate mechanism to study, document and report to it about human rights violations, barriers and challenges experienced by individuals across the world because of their sexual orientation, gender identity… -
Legal
28 June 2013Submission
Response to the Public Consultation on the Human Rights of Older Persons
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Legal
21 June 2017Publication
BW v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) (2017)
[2017] AusHRC 115 -
Legal
21 June 2017Publication
Gentleman v Linfox Australia Pty Ltd (2017)
[2017] AusHRC 113 -
Legal
21 June 2017Publication
Mr BF on behalf of Master BG v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) (2017)
[2017] AusHRC 114 -
Legal
21 June 2017Publication
BA v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) (2017)
[2017] AusHRC 111 -
Legal
21 June 2017Publication
AX v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) (2017)
[2017] AusHRC 112 -
Commission – General
20 March 2015Opinion piece
Gillian Triggs on Malcolm Fraser: 'He tried to make Australia a better and fairer place'
Malcolm Fraser was a towering figure in human rights. I greatly respected his compassion and respect for all human beings. I have known Malcolm for 40 years. He was always generous with his time and demonstrated a great ability to resolve difficult issues. He loved to tell stories about his days in Parliament and had a lot of wisdom about what was achievable in public policy. As prime… -
Education3 May 2013Webpage
RightsTalk: Andrew Byrnes biography
Explore the biography of Andrew Bynes who is Professor of Law at the University of New South Wales and Chair of the Australian Human Rights Centre. -
Legal
9 April 2013Submission
Native Title Amendment Bill 2012 and future reform of the native title process
AHRC submission to the House Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs on the Native Title Amendment Bill 2012 and future reform of the native title process -
Legal
5 April 2013Submission
Value of a justice reinvestment approach
Value of a justice reinvestment approach Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee