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17 September 2013Book page
Who we are
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 2013PublicationOur 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. -
Disability Rights
16 September 2013SpeechCommittee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Opening Statement
Good afternoon Committee members, and thank you for the opportunity to appear before you. Australia is a developed country which places importance on human rights issues. Our Government has participated in the development of many United Nations human rights treaties, including the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
13 September 2013Opinion pieceAustralia, Human Rights, Refugees and Asylum Seekers
A comment on the current human rights issues faced by Australia in the processing of refugees and asylum seekers -
Legal
9 September 2013SubmissionStrengthening Human Rights Education in the Economics and Business Curriculum: Years 5-10
Learn about the submission on enhancing human rights education in economics and business curriculum. -
Legal
9 September 2013Submission
Strengthening Human Rights Education in the Civics and Citizenship Curriculum Year 3 to Year 10
Explore the submission on improving human rights education in civics and citizenship curriculum. -
Commission – General
9 September 2013Webpage
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Download the invitation to sponsor document For more information contact our team on hrawards@humanrights.gov.au. Sponsors Deadly Vibe Group - sponsor of Print and Online Media Award Vibe Australia is a dynamic Aboriginal media, communications and events management agency with an extensive history of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … -
Commission – General
9 September 2013Webpage
Sponsorship Opportunities2
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Download the invitation to sponsor document For more information contact our team on hrawards@humanrights.gov.au. Sponsors Deadly Vibe Group - sponsor of Print and Online Media Award Vibe Australia is a dynamic Aboriginal media, communications and events management agency with an extensive history of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … -
Commission – General
9 September 2013Webpage
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Download the invitation to sponsor document For more information contact our team on hrawards@humanrights.gov.au. Sponsors Deadly Vibe Group - sponsor of Print and Online Media Award Vibe Australia is a dynamic Aboriginal media, communications and events management agency with an extensive history of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … -
Commission – General
9 September 2013Webpage
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Download the invitation to sponsor document For more information contact our team on hrawards@humanrights.gov.au. Sponsors Deadly Vibe Group - sponsor of Print and Online Media Award Vibe Australia is a dynamic Aboriginal media, communications and events management agency with an extensive history of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … -
Commission – General
9 September 2013Webpage
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Download the invitation to sponsor document For more information contact our team on hrawards@humanrights.gov.au. Sponsors Deadly Vibe Group - sponsor of Print and Online Media Award [[{"fid" -
Children's Rights
4 September 2013SubmissionAHRC response to Working With Children Check
Discover the Australian Human Rights Commission's response to the Working with Children Check. -
Sex Discrimination
2 September 2013WebpageSubmissions to Phase Three: Audit Reports
Below is a list of submissions received in Phase Three. Review reports are available on this website. Note: Confidential submissions are not listed here. Disclaimer: The Australian Human Rights Commission reserves the right to edit submissions, where appropriate, in order to protect the identity of third parties, or where otherwise appropriate. The submissions may contain errors. They do not… -
Commission – General
29 August 2013Webpage
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The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (the Declaration) affirms the minimum standards for the survival, dignity, security and well-being of Indigenous peoples worldwide and enshrines Indigenous peoples’ right to be different. The Declaration was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in September 2007. This was the culmination of more than 20 years of negotiation… -
Children's Rights
22 August 2013Speech
Children’s rights: everyone, everywhere everyday
Megan Mitchell National Children’s Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission Castan Centre Human Rights Law Conference Human Rights 2013 The Edge, Federation Square Corner of Swanston and Flinders Streets, Melbourne Friday 26 July 2013 CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY 1. Acknowledgments Thank you, Bronwyn. I would like to thank the Castan Centre for inviting me to speak today. I am also… -
Rights and Freedoms
22 August 2013SpeechUnited Nations of Association of Australia National Conference
United Nations of Association of Australia National Conference Great Hall, University HouseAustralian National University, Canberra 10 August 20139.40am Professor Gillian TriggsPresident, Australian Human Rights Commission Australia and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Download slides I would like to acknowledge the Ngunnawal People, the Traditional Owners of the land upon which we… -
Commission – General
19 August 2013Webpage
Race Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommasane
Learn about Dr Tim Soutphommasane, who was Race Discrimination Commissioner from 2013 to 2018 and a political philosopher prior to joining the Commission. -
Legal
19 August 2013Webpage
Past decisions
APPLICANT SUMMARY APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS DECISION DATE GAZETTED DATE OF EXPIRY Caloundra Gardens Applicant seeks to restrict residence at Caloundra Gardens Retirement Village to persons over 50 years of age. Caloundra Gardens Application PDF WORD Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland PDF Equal Opportunity Commission of Western Australia PDF Residents PDF Granted Decision PDF WORD 16 May… -
Legal
19 August 2013Submission
Information concerning Australia and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 1 Introduction This submission is made by the Australian Human Rights Commission, Australia’s national human rights institution. It outlines a number of issues that the Commission suggests should be considered by the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities as it develops… -
Legal
19 August 2013Webpage
Current exemption applications
Section 44 of the Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cth) ("the ADA") gives the Commission the power to grant temporary exemptions from certain provisions of the Act. Temporary exemptions may be granted for up to five years at a time and may be granted subject to specified terms and conditions. The effect of a temporary exemption is that discrimination covered by the exemption is not unlawful…