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14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 10 - Human rights violations in the Perth Immigration Detention Centre
Human Rights Commissioner's Report No.10 (29 June 2000) is titled Report of an Inquiry into Complaints of Acts or Practices Inconsistent With or Contrary to Human Rights in an Immigration Detention Centre. It deals with a complaint by a Nigerian national detained at the Perth Immigration Detention Centre. The complaint included allegations that the detainee was handcuffed, shackled, placed in a windowless room for six days, denied medical treatment and held in detention for more than twelve months in 1996 and 1997. -
Education24 September 2014Webpage
Assignment questions
<h2 class="style1">Assignment questions</h2> <p>The information provided on this part of the Australian Human Rights Commission website is designed to help secondary and tertiary students with information about human rights in general.</p> <p>If there is particular information that you need regarding a certain topic, use the search facility to find related information on other parts of the website. Good places to find information include:</p> -
14 December 2012Book page
TELECOMMUNICATIONS FORUM: RECORD OF KEY POINTS OF DISCUSSION
This document contains a record of the key points of discussion at the above forum and is prepared by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. It does not constitute minutes of the forum, and the fact that a position is stated does not mean that every party in attendance has committed to that position. However, it does indicate the key points of discussion during the day, and provides a platform for taking work forward on the issues raised. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012SpeechHuman Rights Day address: Chris Sidoti (1996)
Forty eight years ago this Tuesday, on December 10 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The declaration was a response to the trauma that many of the world’s nations had experienced in World War II. The trauma was especially strong among the nations of Europe, particularly because of the Holocaust, but it was also evident in East Asia, South Asia, South East Asia and the Pacific. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012WebpageCaptioned television inquiry index
<p><a name="anchor" id="anchor"></a></p> <!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="BodyText" --><h2>Captioned television inquiry<br> index</h2> <p><em>Inquiry under the Disability Discrimination Act into complaints regarding<br> captioning levels on Australian broadcast television</em></p> -
14 December 2012Book page
Valuing Parenthood - Acknowledgments
Learn how the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission acknowledges organisations and individuals who have contributed to Valuing Parenthood. -
14 December 2012Book page
Body Corporate responsibilities in relation to the Disability Discrimination Act
Commissioner Innes recently received a request for his opinion on the responsibilities of a Body Corporate of a Class 2 building (apartment block) in relation to the DDA. The reply has been posted here for the information of other people and organisations interested. -
14 December 2012Book page
Open letter: Progress on height adjustable examination beds
I am issuing this open letter to provide information on progress made in relation to the availability of adjustable-height examination beds in general practices throughout Australia . -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 6
Human Rights Commissioner's Report No.6 (April 1998) deals with a complaint concerning the refusal of an application by the complainant for classification as a teacher in Catholic schools. The principal reason for the refusal advanced by the respondent was the complainant’s high profile in an organisation of gay and lesbian teachers and students and her public statements on these issues. -
Rights and Freedoms
22 October 2020Speech
Opening statement – Senate Estimates
Explore the 2020 senate estimates opening speech by the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM. -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Jewellery
<p>Organisations often have rules regarding the appearance of their employees in the workplace. Employers should ensure that any proposed rules that allow or prohibit jewellery to be worn in the workplace do not amount to discrimination.</p> <p>Rules about wearing jewellery could amount to discrimination if they impose different requirements for different groups of people, such as men and women.</p> -
Rights and Freedoms
16 May 2013Webpage
Commission reports raising ICCPR Article 7 issues
<ul> <li><a href="node/1594">No. 46: Yousefi family v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship)</a> (2011)<br>Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment; detention disproportionate to Commonwealth’s objectives; best interests of child and right to care and protection; access to health care and education<br>Human rights considered: ICCPR Articles 7, 9, 10; CRC Articles 3.1, 3.2, 24.1, 28.1, 37(a), 37(c)</li> <li><a href="node/1605">No. 35: Report of an inquiry into a complaint by Mr AV of a breach of his human rights while in immigration detention</a> (2006)</li></ul> -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report - Significant Achievements for 1999 - 2000
<p><a id="anchor" name="anchor"></a> </p> <!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="BodyText" --><p><a href="/about/publications/annual_reports/1999_2000/index.html">Back to 1999 - 2000 Annual Report Contents</a></p> -
26 March 2014Book page
Chapter 4: Principle 1: Strong leadership drives reform
<h2><a name="Heading558"></a><strong>Key findings of ADF Review</strong></h2> <p>To support and drive the cultural reform envisaged by the ADF Review, strong, clear and consistent leadership is essential. This commitment must be widely communicated and reinforced at all levels of the organisation through policies, practices, rewards and sanctions. Progress must be monitored at the most senior levels regularly and transparently. Every member of the ADF needs to know that its chain of&nbsp;command takes cultural reform seriously and affords it priority and resources.</p> -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 44: Mr Toro-Martinez v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship)
Dear Attorney I attach my report of an inquiry into the complaint made pursuant to section 11(1)(f)(ii) of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) by Mr Toro-Martinez. I have found that the acts and practices of the Commonwealth breached Mr Toro-Martinez’s right not to be subject to arbitrary detention and his right to protection of and freedom from arbitrary interference with his family. These fundamental human rights are protected by articles 9(1), 17(1) and 23(1) of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. -
14 December 2012Book page
DIAC Response to the 2011 Australian Human Rights Commission Statement on Immigration Detention at Curtin
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) Public Statement on Immigration Detention in Curtin. -
Legal
6 February 2014SubmissionJudicial review of lawfulness of detention (2013)
The Australian Human Rights Commission provides this response to the questionnaire from the Working Group on Arbitrary Detention in relation to judicial review of the lawfulness of detention. -
Employers13 February 2015Quick Guide
Criminal Record
Obtain information and practical guidance on how to prevent criminal record discrimination in the workplace. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2007-2008: Chapter 1 - The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
On 14 and 15 February 2008, HREOC held a planning summit at Jones Bay Wharf, Pyrmont Point in Sydney, entitled HREOC21. The 21 refers to the number of years that have passed since HREOC was established by an act of federal Parliament in 1986. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012SpeechPresident speech: The National Human Rights Consultation: Outcomes
I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation, and pay my respects to their elders past and present.