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14 December 2012WebpageInternational Covenant on Civil and Political Rights – List of issues prior to reporting
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 Human Rights Committee as it develops a List of Issues Prior to Reporting ahead of Australia’s preparation of its sixth periodic report regarding the implementation of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
4 April 2023PublicationAustralia’s international obligations
Australia is obliged under international law to protect the human rights of all asylum seekers and refugees, regardless of how or where they arrive. -
14 December 2012Book page
Summary - Issues for consideration in the formation of a new National Indigenous Representative Body
Without proper engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, (Indigenous peoples) governments will struggle in their efforts to make lasting progress in improving the conditions of Indigenous people and in our communities. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012SpeechSite navigation
I would also like to thank the Law Council of Australia and its Advisory Committee on Indigenous Legal Issues for inviting me to deliver this address, and to take part in the customary law panel discussion later today. -
Employers15 March 2024Speech
Leadership Recipes
<h2>Defence Estate and Infrastructure Group&nbsp;</h2><h3>Annual Leadership Conference Canberra</h3><p><strong>Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human RIghts Commission</strong></p><h2>Acknowledgement</h2><p>I first wish to acknowledge the Ngunnawal people who are the traditional custodians of this land, and to pay my respects to Ngunnawal Elders past, present and emerging. I also acknowledge any Indigenous guests present today.</p> -
Legal
30 January 2019Submission
Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018
<h3>1. Executive summary</h3> <ol> <li>The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, in response to its review of the Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 (Cth) (the Bill).</li></ol> -
Commission – General
12 March 2024SpeechA Revitalised National Human Rights Framework for Australia
<h2>Marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights</h2><h3>Fraser Oration</h3><p><strong>Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM FAAL FRSA FACLM(Hon)</strong></p> -
14 December 2012Book page
Indigenous Deaths in Custody: Chapter 6 Police Practices
Explore a report prepared for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission in relation to Indigenous deaths in custody and police practices. -
LGBTIQ+
15 October 2021News story
New report urges significant changes to protect human rights of Intersex people
<p paraeid="{c784420c-03dd-4222-be50-0b830d66dced}{102}" paraid="724763605">The Australian Human Rights Commission has today released a new report which makes significant recommendations to protect the human rights of&nbsp;people&nbsp;born with variations in sex characteristics.&nbsp;</p> -
Children's Rights
22 February 2019VideoChild Safe Organisations
<p>As part of the Child Safe Organisations project, the Australian Government commissioned the National Children’s Commissioner, Megan Mitchell, to lead the development of National Principles for Child Safe Organisations.</p> -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law 2005: Chapter 5: The Disability Discrimination Act
The DDA covers discrimination on the ground of disability, including discrimination because of the use of a therapeutic device or aid;1 accompaniment by a carer or assistant;2 or accompaniment by an assistance animal.3 -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2008-2009: Chapter 4
Federal human rights and anti-discrimination law provides for the Commission to investigate and resolve complaints of alleged discrimination and breaches of human rights. The Commission’s complaint work is central to its role in protecting and promoting human rights and complements the Commission’s policy and education functions. The Commission’s complaint process provides an effective, efficient and accessible means by which individuals and groups can voice and resolve disputes about discrimination and human rights. -
Commission – General
22 March 2019Webpage
Senate file listing: 1 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018
<p align="center">SENATE FILE LIST FOR THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION<br><br> 1 JULY 2018 – 31 DECEMBER 2018</p> <p><a href="/node/15165">see previous</a></p> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="595"> <tbody> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="113"> <p>File Id</p> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="bottom" width="378"> <p>File Name</p> </td> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="104"> <p>Create Date</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td nowrap="nowrap" valign="top" width="113"> <p>2017/225-2</p></td></tr></tbody></table> -
Rights and Freedoms
15 March 2024SpeechFree + Equal: Australian Conversation on Human Rights Opening Remarks
<h2>Opening Remarks</h2><p><strong>Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission</strong></p><p><em>Check against delivery</em></p> -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
13 September 2022Media Release
First Nations women to take leading role in addressing family and community violence
<p><span>An important gathering of First Nations women – including specialist experts, researchers, frontline workers and women with lived experience of violence – has called on governments across Australia to ensure First Nations women lead all future efforts to prevent violence against First Nations women and children.</span></p> -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2001: Summary
1. Ten Years on from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody 2. Mutual Obligation, Welfare Reform and Indigenous Participation: A Human Rights Perspective -
Rights and Freedoms
17 January 2019Speech
Echoes of breaking glass: reflections on Kristallnacht
<p><em><strong>CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY</strong></em></p> <p>We know the basic facts of Kristallnacht.&nbsp; On the 9th and 10th of November 1938, mobs attacked Jews in Germany and neighbouring states. They did so freely; without restraint.&nbsp; Many Jews were killed, many more were injured, and many more than that were arrested and sent to concentration camps.&nbsp; Jewish businesses were destroyed; schools and cemeteries vandalised.</p> -
Rights and Freedoms
17 January 2019Speech
The Ongoing Legacy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
<p>9th International Conference on Human Rights Education—Unleashing the Full Potential of Civil Society<br>Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM<a href="#_ftn1" name="_ftnref1" title>&nbsp;</a><br>President, Australian Human Rights Commission<br>27 November 2018</p><p>[<em>Professor Croucher spoke to this paper. Some sections were not addressed fully, given the coverage of some matters by earlier speakers in the program.</em>]</p> -
26 March 2014Book page
Chapter 3: Overview of implementation of ADF Review recommendations
<p>The ADF Review contained 21 recommendations. The Chiefs of Service Committee (COSC) agreed to 15 of these, with the further six agreed ‘in principle’. The Chief of the Defence Force stated that ‘in principle’ agreement indicates that the COSC unanimously agreed to the concept and intent of the recommendations, but practical implementation considerations require that a more detailed implementation plan be developed’.<sup>4</sup></p> -
Rights and Freedoms
8 October 2019Speech
Free and Equal: An Australian Conversation on Human Rights
<p><strong>‘Free and Equal: An Australian Conversation on Human Rights’ </strong></p> <p><strong>8 October 2019</strong></p> <p>Opening Remarks</p> <p>Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM<br><br> President, Australian Human Rights Commission</p> <p><em>Check against delivery</em></p> <hr> <p><iframe title="Prof. Rosalind Croucher at Free + Equal Human Rights Conference" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4sAZ_mzDmsI" width="560"></iframe></p>