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Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
National Deafness Sector Summit
I'd also like to acknowledge Brian Rope's many years of contribution to the disability sector, and wish him well in retirement, and wish Nicole Lawder success as she moves into the CEO's role. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Gunn and Taylor
(gb) Where HREOC considers it appropriate to do so, with the leave of the court hearing the proceedings and subject to any conditions imposed by the court, to intervene in proceedings that involve issues of discrimination on the ground of sex, marital status, pregnancy or potential pregnancy or discrimination involving sexual harassment; -
14 December 2012Book page
Strategic Plan 2011-2014
We have also played an important leadership role internationally by sharing our experience with other national human rights institutions and by contributing technical assistance to advance partnerships for human rights in other countries. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Disability Action Plans with State Government Departments
I want to start, though, by talking for a few minutes about the broader legislative context under the Disability Discrimination Act and about what all of this is for in terms of achieving access and inclusion. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: In the national interest: the promotion and protection of human rights
Thank you for the opportunity to speak here today. I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal peoples, and pay my respects to their elders past and present. -
Employers18 February 2015Webpage
Toolkits, guidelines and other resources
Learn about resources available to promote diversity and prevent discrimination in your workplace. -
Sex Discrimination14 December 2012Publication
Pregnancy Guidelines (2001)
The Pregnancy Guidelines follow the Commission's Report of the National Inquiry into Pregnancy and Work, Pregnant and Productive: It's a right not a privilege to work while pregnant, commissioned by the federal Attorney-General in August 1998. -
14 December 2012Book page
Let’s talk about rights - A toolkit to help individuals and groups participate in the Australian Government’s National Human Rights Consultation (2009)
This toolkit, produced by the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is designed to help individuals and groups in the Australian community who wish to participate in the Australian Government’s National Human Rights Consultation. -
Employers11 February 2015Webpage
Good practice guidelines for internal complaint processes
Good practice guidelines for internal complaint processes (PDF) Good practice guidelines for internal complaint processes (Word) Why have an internal complaint process? Addressing employee complaints about discrimination and harassment quickly and fairly is good for business because it can: identify ways to improve workplace practices and policies improve staff morale, productivity and retention ... -
14 April 2015Book page
1 Social justice - Year in review
1.1 Introduction 1.2 Machinery of Government changes 1.3 The 2014 Budget 1.4 Leadership, representation and engagement 1.5 Constitutional recognition 1.6 Indigenous Jobs and Training Review 1.7 Closing the Gap 1.8 Stolen Generations 1.9 International developments 1.10 Australian Human Rights Commission complaints 1.11 Conclusion 1.1 Introduction At the beginning of this reporting period, we were ... -
13 April 2015Book page
Our work plan for 2014-15
Priority: Human rights education and promotion We work to build awareness of rights and freedoms across the community, encouraging a culture of respect and responsibility that values dignity. To make this a reality, the Commission creates a range of community engagement and human rights education programs to engage with a broad cross-section of the community. We use tools such as social media to ... -
Sex Discrimination14 December 2012Publication
Responding to sexual harassment: Code of Practice for Employers (2008)
1 About this document 2 A guide to the Code of Practice 3 What is sexual harassment? 4 When is sexual harassment prohibited? 5 Liability 6 Preventing sexual harassment: All reasonable steps 7 Complaint procedures 8 Guidelines for small business 9 Record-keeping 10 Other duties of employers Appendix A: Complaints to the Australian Human Rights Commission -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 20
10.1 Whether there was an act or practice in terms of the HREOC Act 10.2 Whether there was a distinction, exclusion, or preference on the basis of criminal record 10.3 Whether the distinction, exclusion or preference nullified or impaired equality of opportunity or treatment in employment or occupation 10.4 Whether the distinction, exclusion or preference was based on the inherent requirements of the job -
14 December 2012Book page
RightsED: Tackling sexual harassment - Resource sheet: Developing a sexual harassment policy for your school
As a student you are entitled to an education free of sexual harassment. The same applies to teachers - they are entitled to a workplace free from harassment. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Website: Isma - Listen: National consultations on eliminating prejudice against Arab and Muslim Australias
The meeting was chaired by Mr Ali Roude, chairperson of the Islamic Council of NSW, and attended by 16 invited participants. Mr Roude and Dr Bill Jonas, Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner, HREOC made brief opening presentations. Also attending from HREOC were Susanna Iuliano, Omeima Sukkarieh and Meredith Wilkie (notes). -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
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I would also like to thank the HSA group for inviting me today to speak with you about a significant human rights issue – the right of people with disability to work and participate in the social and economic life of our community without discrimination and with appropriate support. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
The right to belong
I have called this paper "the right to belong", and it is with this idea that I wish to begin my address to you this afternoon, before discussing in more detail the current state of the law in relation to disability discrimination. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission on the Inquiry into pay equity and associated issues related to increasing female participation in the workforce (2008)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (‘the Commission’)[1] makes this submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment and Workplace Relations in its Inquiry into pay equity and associated issues related to increasing female participation in the workforce (‘the Inquiry’). -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
1. The provisions made by Australia to implement its international human rights obligations regarding child asylum seekers, including unaccompanied minors -
14 December 2012Book page
Commissioners' statements - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
Looking back over the last 12 months, I can genuinely say that we’ve moved closer to these objectives. But we must move closer still in our efforts to see this agenda of hope realised.
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