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14 December 2012WebpageApplication for temporary exemption: Redline buses
The Commission received an application (attached, RTF format) under clause 31A of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (DSAPT) from Redline buses, Tasmania in relation to inter-city services operated by them. -
Employers18 February 2015Webpage
Toolkits, guidelines and other resources
Learn about resources available to promote diversity and prevent discrimination in your workplace. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Application for temporary exemption under Disability Discrimination Act section 55: Oxford Hotel, Casino
On 24 January 2005 the Commission received an application from BCA Check Building Surveyors for exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) regarding accessibility of the upper floor of the Oxford Hotel, Casino. I recommend that the Commission decide to reject the application. -
14 December 2012Book page
A Time to Value - Media Pack
Women incur significant workplace disadvantage from the onset of family responsibilities, not just in the immediate period following the birth of a child but over the longer term. This inevitably results in lessened economic security for women, including during retirement. The inequality of outcomes for men and women as a result of the shared duty of raising a family is self evident. While some may consider that this inequality is balanced by the communal nature of the family unit, modern family realities suggest that increasingly, economic disadvantage accrues to the individual. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Application for temporary exemption under Disability Discrimination Act section 55: Oxford Hotel, Casino
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application from BCA Check Building Surveyors for exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) regarding accessibility of the upper floor of the Oxford hotel, Casino. -
Commission – General
15 May 2013Webpage5th ICCPR report and concluding observations
<p>The Human Rights Committee considered Australia's <a href="http://daccess-ods.un.org/access.nsf/Get?Open&amp;DS=CCPR/C/AUS/5&amp;Lang=E">5th Periodic Report under the ICCPR</a>&nbsp;(link to PDF file) in 2009.</p> -
Sex Discrimination
9 April 2024Media ReleaseSex Discrimination Commissioner assists Federal Court in Tickle v Giggle for Girls Pty Ltd case
<p>Today, representatives from the Australian Human Rights Commission, including the&nbsp;Sex Discrimination Commissioner, will attend the hearing of<em> Tickle v Giggle for Girls&nbsp;Pty Ltd </em>at the Federal Court.</p> <p>Roxanne Tickle was refused access to a social networking app described as being&nbsp;‘made for women by women’. Ms Tickle alleges that she was refused access&nbsp;because she is a trans woman, and that this amounts to discrimination on the ground&nbsp;of her gender identity.&nbsp;</p> -
Sex Discrimination
1 June 2016Opinion piece
Workplace sexism: we still don't want to talk about it
<p>I'm not sure when the word "sexist" became one of the most polarising words in the English language. Is it really so bad to talk about something that many agree is alive and well in the Australian workforce and community?</p> <p>Despite laws prohibiting sex discrimination gaining wide acceptance in this country in the ‘70s and ‘80s, we are a long way from gender equality in key aspects of life.</p> -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Recommendation for temporary exemption
MEMORANDUM TO: Sir Ronald Wilson Commissioner O'Connor Commissioner Antonios Commissioner Dodson Commissioner Walpole FROM: Commissioner Hastings DATE: 31 January 1995 -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechDDA tenth anniversary award
In addition to this year's Human Rights Awards, to be announced later today, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has decided to confer an award to mark ten years of achievements under the Disability Discrimination Act. -
Legal
1 June 2021Webpage
Legislation
There are Federal laws to protect people from discrimination and from breaches of their human rights. We have responsibilities under these laws to investigate and conciliate complaints of discrimination and human rights breaches. -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 45: Mr Al Jenabi v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship)
I have completed 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 Al Jenabi. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendices2 - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
1. Section 32 transfer. 2. Departmental Appropriation combines “Ordinary annual services (Appropriation Bill No. 1)” and “Revenue from independent sources (s31)”. -
Age Discrimination
8 August 2023SpeechBuilding a better cultural inheritance for an ageing Australia
<h4><strong>Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO</strong></h4> <h4><strong>Age Discrimination Commissioner</strong></h4> <h2><strong>Keynote Address to National Press Club of Australia, Canberra</strong></h2> <h4><strong>Wednesday, 28 June, 2023</strong></h4> <p>CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY</p> <h4><strong>Welcome</strong></h4> <p>Thank you Andrew Tillett <em>(National Press Club Vice President)</em> for your kind introduction. I am sometimes introduced incorrectly, but maybe more accurately, as the Ageing Discrimination Commissioner.&nbsp;</p> -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012SpeechAsia Pacific Forum meeting: Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM (2001)
Although the first Human Rights Commission was established by federal legislation in 1981, ICESCR was not added to its mandate (unlike the ICCPR). The omission was repeated when the new (current) Commission was established in 1986. -
14 December 2012Book page
ACCESS TO EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS WITH A DISABILITY
There are not enough services available to students with disability to match the requirements. In early education, a mix of services is often required. In schools, physical access limits choice, as does provision of support services and a selection of schools prepared to provide full access to the curriculum. Rural, regional and isolated areas provide minimal option (see also transitional services and post-school options). -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Senate File Listing 1 July 2011 – 31 December 2011
FileId: 2007/63-2 Create Date 22-Jul-2011 Name: AGE DISCRIMINATION PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN 2007 Title: PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION - SAGE CONTRACTING OUT FileId: 2009/21-3 Create Date 07-Oct-2011 Name: 2008 SPEECHES AND LECTURES Title: PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION - ATSISJU ADDRESSES (PRESENTATIONS) FileId: 2009/307-2 Create Date 07-Oct-2011 Name: INCOMING AND OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE RELATING TO Title: GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND MINISTERS 2010 GOVERNMENT RELATION - SJU INQUIRIES FileId: 2010/72-2 Create Date 07-Oct-2011 Name: 2010 SUBMISSION Title: PUBLIC AWARENESS & EDUCATION - SJU SU -
Commission – General
23 February 2016Webpage
Senate file listing: 1 July 2015 - 31 Dec 2015
<p>FileId: 2009/15-6 Create Date 24-Aug-2015<br>Name: CLOSE THE GAP CAMPAIGN<br>Title: PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION - SJU - MONITORING &amp; REPORTING<br>AGENCY LIAISON</p> <p><br>FileId: 2011/78-2 Create Date 31-Aug-2015<br>Name: INFORMATION PUBLICATION SCHEME<br>Title: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - LEGAL<br>COMPLIANCE</p> <p><br>FileId: 2011/78-3 Create Date 31-Aug-2015<br>Name: INFORMATION PUBLICATION SCHEME<br>Title: INFORMATION MANAGEMENT - LEGAL<br>COMPLIANCE</p> -
Rights and Freedoms
4 March 2020Publication
Mr Nauroze Anees v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)
Mr Nauroze Anees v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2019] AusHRC 133 Report into complaint of arbitrary detention and arbitrary interference with family -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Recommendation for decision on application for temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act
This paper recommends granting, in part and on conditions as specified below, an application for temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act ("DDA") by Capiteq Ltd, trading as Airnorth.