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Sex Discrimination28 January 2020Publication
Respect@Work: Sexual Harassment National Inquiry Report (2020)
Workplace sexual harassment is prevalent and pervasive: it occurs in every industry, in every location and at every level, in Australian workplaces. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
“The Relevance of Human Rights in Contemporary Australia”: Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM (2003)
1. Introduction 2. Emergence of International Human Rights 3. Impact of international human rights law on federal law 4. Moving forward on human rights protection -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
National Inquiry Concerning The Human Rights of People with Mental Illness contents page
Chapter 1 THE INQUIRY PROCESS 3 Background to this Inquiry 3 Procedure of the Inquiry 7 Scope of the Inquiry 11 Outline of the Report 12 Incidence of Mental Illness 13 Conclusion 15 -
Rights and Freedoms3 March 2023Speech
Respect@Work – a focus on our profession
This paper considers the amendments to laws regarding workplace bullying and sexual harassment and the employer’s responsibility implementing recommendations of the Commission’s Respect@Work report (2020). -
Commission – General14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 2004-2005: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
The Annual Report of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission for the period ending 30 June 2005 is produced pursuant to section 45 of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. The report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of section 70 of the Public Service Act 1999. -
Rights and Freedoms26 October 2017Speech
National Human Rights Commissions — what’s the point?
<p>International Bar Association</p> <p>Section on Public and Professional Interests</p> <p>12 October 2017</p> <p>Sydney</p> <p>by Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM<br>President, Australian Human Rights Commission</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[<em>Professor Croucher spoke to this paper</em>]</p> -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
Rights, hearts and minds: Towards a national culture of Human Rights (2012)
I wish to start this evening by acknowledging the Kaurna people of the Adelaide plains. On behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission, I pay my respects to their elders past and present and extend a special welcome to any member of the Kaurna people present at this event held on their traditional lands. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
"HUMAN RIGHTS - A CHALLENGE FOR AUSTRALIA.": Dr Sev Ozdowski (2002)
Allow me to start in the customary way. I would like to acknowledge the Ngunnawal people who are the traditional custodians of the land we are meeting at. Thank you for your invitation. -
Employers10 February 2015Webpage
Integrating human rights into Australian business practice
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Business and Human Rights14 December 2012Speech
Human Rights and Corporate Social Responsibility (2009)
In our new strategic plan we commit to 'motivating big business to incorporate human rights into their everyday business practice'. -
Rights and Freedoms10 April 2013Publication
Homelessness is a Human Rights Issue
This paper explores the many ways that homelessness impacts on a person’s ability to enjoy basic rights and freedoms. It shows that homelessness is more than just a housing issue. Homelessness is about human rights. Homeless people are not merely objects of charity, seeking help and compassion – like all Australians, they are individuals entitled to the protection and promotion of their human rights. Since human rights belong to everyone, it is in the interests of the Australian community as a whole to ensure that the rights of homeless people are respected and protected. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
Taking stock of Australia’s human rights record – Submission by the Australian Human Rights Commission under the Universal Periodic Review process (2010)
This significant new process involves a review of the human rights record of each member of the UN on a periodic basis (at present, every four years). Australia makes its first appearance in January 2011. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Dialogues with China and Vietnam (2011)
The Australian Human Rights Commission appreciates the opportunity to provide a submission to the Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Dialogues with China and Vietnam. The Commission does not propose responding to all of the terms of reference. Because the Commission’s direct involvement in the Dialogue process is quite limited, it is not in a position to provide highly insightful comments on all areas being covered by the inquiry. As such, this submission addresses two of the terms of reference: -
Rights and Freedoms5 May 2019Speech
40+ years of conciliation
<h2>The Australian Human Rights Commission and Conciliation—a 40+ year success story, but …</h2> <h3>National Mediation Conference, Canberra</h3> <p><strong>Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM</strong></p> <p>[Professor Croucher spoke to this paper]</p> -
14 December 2012Book page
President and Commissioners - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
The Hon. Catherine Branson was appointed President of the Australian Human Rights Commission on 7 August 2008 and commenced her five year term on 14 October 2008. On 12 July 2009 she additionally became the Human Rights Commissioner. -
14 December 2012Book page
Timeline of Major International Human Rights Treaties
Discover a timeline of treaties on human rights, including the 2007 Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the 1951 Refugee Convention. -
14 December 2012Book page
About the Commission - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
We have statutory responsibilities under these laws, including to investigate and conciliate complaints of alleged discrimination and breaches of human rights recognised under international conventions to which Australia is a party and to promote and protect these human rights generally. -
14 December 2012Book page
Homelessness is a Human Rights Issue (2008)
Access to safe and secure housing is one of the most basic human rights. However, homelessness is not just about housing. Fundamentally, homelessness is about lack of connectedness with family, friends and the community and lack of control over one’s environment. -
Sex Discrimination14 December 2012Webpage
UN Mechanisms for Protecting Women’s Human Rights : Sex Discrimination - International Activities
<ul> <li><a href="/sex_discrimination/international/index.html">back to Sex Discrimination - international activities</a></li> </ul> <h2>UN Mechanisms for Protecting Women’s Human Rights</h2> <p><a href="#UN_women">UN Women</a></p> <p><a href="#Beijing Platform">The Beijing Platform for Action</a></p> <p><a href="#csw">Commission on the Status of Women (CSW)</a></p> <p><a href="#Periodic Review">The United Nation’s Universal Periodic Review on Human Rights</a></p> <p><a href="#Violence against women">UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, its causes and consequences</a></p> -
14 December 2012Book page
About the Commission - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
We have statutory responsibilities under these laws, including to investigate and conciliate complaints of alleged discrimination and breaches of human rights recognised under international conventions to which Australia is a party and to promote and protect these human rights generally.
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