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Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
NOTICE OF INQUIRY UNDER THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1992: MOBILE PHONES AND PEOPLE WITH HEARING IMPAIRMENT (1999)
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received a representative complaint under the Disability Discrimination Act lodged by the Deafness Council of NSW on behalf of people who use hearing aids or cochlear implants. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 1999-2000: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Under section 46C(1)(a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), the Social Justice Commissioner is required annually to submit a report to the Attorney-General on the exercise and enjoyment of human rights by Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders (the Social Justice Report). -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of Inquiry: Equal access to wheelchair accessible taxi services
Pursuant to its function under section 67(1)(g) of the Disability Discrimination Act, to promote an understanding and acceptance of, and compliance with, the Act, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has decided that the Disability Discrimination Commissioner should conduct an inquiry on equal access to wheelchair accessible taxi services, as detailed below in this Notice of Inquiry. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Australasian Railways Association application for temporary exemption under the Disability Discrimination Act: Recommendations (Consultation Draft)
These draft recommendations are being circulated for comment before final recommendations are put to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. In view of the amount of discussion which has already occurred on this application a period of four weeks for comments is being provided. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
orta exemption notice of inquiry
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act ("DDA") from the Olympic Roads and Transport Authority ("ORTA") for exemption from section 24 of the DDA. -
14 December 2012Book page
Ending family violence and abuse in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities – Key issues (2006)
Family violence and abuse is causing untold damage to the cultures and fabric of Indigenous societies. It is damaging our communities, our families, our women, our children and our men. All Indigenous people are entitled to live their lives in safety and full human dignity - without fear of intimidation, family violence or abuse. This is their cultural and their human right. Like all Australians, Indigenous peoples are also entitled to the full and equal protection of the law. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Getting it right - a baker's dozen
Read a speech that highlights the importance of the design and construction of buildings and to ensure equal access to people with a disability. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of temporary exemption application: Sydney-Coffs Harbour travel and tour service
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application from Mr G. Kinny for a temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) from relevant provisions of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport and the Disability Discrimination Act to permit deferral of provision of wheelchair access on a public transport and tour service. -
Commission – General22 July 2021Webpage
Privacy
This section explains the type of information that is collected by the Commission, how such information is used, under what circumstances and to whom it may be disclosed, and describes security measures in place on the website. -
Disability Rights29 June 2015Publication
Guideline for compliance of bus stops with Accessible Public Transport
The Guideline has been prepared by the Commission to assist bus infrastructure providers to comply with the DSAPT. The Guideline does not replace the provisions of the DSAPT and does not seek to alter or expand upon the content of the DSAPT. -
Rights and Freedoms19 August 2016Speech
Tony Blackshield Lecture
HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE OVERREACH OF EXECUTIVE DISCRETION: CITIZENSHIP, ASYLUM SEEKERS AND WHISTLEBLOWERS It is a special pleasure for me to speak in honour of Professor Blackshield, who is a long time colleague of mine in the law. He is a constitutional law scholar of the highest order and one of the most influential figures in Australian legal education over the last 50 years. I have two memories ... -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008 [No.2]
The Bill should, however, be amended to require the Independent Reviewer to consider the human rights impacts of laws relating to terrorist acts and to strengthen the Independent Reviewers information gathering powers. -
14 December 2012Book page
Section 12 - Other actions that could be taken by the Australian Government to protect LGBTI people in Australia - Addressing sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity discrimination: Consultation Report (2011)
The consultation received a number of suggestions about other ways in which the Australian Government could protect the human rights of LGBTI people in Australia. Many participants argued that while anti-discrimination legislation is an important step towards equality, it is essential that it is accompanied by other actions. Suggestions were often informed by personal experiences of discrimination. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Recommendation for granting of temporary exemption under the DDA: Airport Direct
This is a recommendation that the Commission grant an application for temporary exemption under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) regarding a public transport service known as Airport Direct. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice30 April 2014Webpage
Close the Gap Campaign Submission on Part IIA of the RDA
Read the submission by the Close the Gap Steering Committee about proposed freedom of speech amendments to the Racial Discrimination Act. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 1999-2000
The year of this report saw several significant changes and developments within the Commission. Some were anticipated; some had been delayed; some were more welcome than others all led to a full and active twelve month period. -
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Chapter 6
Employment is fundamental to the lives of Australian families. For many individuals, work is their major activity outside the home, and ensures their family’s financial security. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2005 :
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) was established in 1990 by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Act 1989 (Cth). The Act made provisions for the establishment of 35 representative Regional Councils on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Australia. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Submission: Human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous people
The Australian Human Rights and Commission has made a submission on behalf of the Indigenous Peoples Organisation Network (IPON) of Australia to Professor S. James Anaya, UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous Peoples, on the current status of Indigenous human rights in Australia for his Mission to Australia which is taking place from 17-28 August 2009. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
DDA conciliated cases: access to premises
Reminder: Conciliated settlements are usually made without admission of liability and may not provide firm precedents for the outcome in other cases. See also our guidelines on access to buildings and services