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14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Education
In Port Hedland there is a school outside ... I used to stand on a chair and look out at them. I like to see what they looked like in their school uniform. There was an officer … and she pulled my shoulder down and put me on the ground and said, ‘You are not allowed to look at those people because they are different to you.’ And I was like ‘Why are they different to me? Because they know English and they are Australian, does that make them better?’ -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Physical Health
I am primarily a paediatric doctor. I saw many of the children in [Woomera] … and really so many of their problems relate directly to the prolonged and indeterminate nature of their detention, which is a combination of the very harsh and isolated physical environment, the poor accommodation facilities and the lack of resources for their mental health and their leisure activities. -
4 February 2015Book page
2 Findings and recommendations
<p>This Inquiry report considers the impact of detention on children at different life stages and of children affected by different circumstances.</p> <p>The findings and recommendations are broadly designed to reflect the ages, stages and life circumstances of children in detention.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort ? Preface
This is an important report. It deals with our treatment of children in the most recent wave of boat people seeking refuge and a better life on our shores. It does so in the knowledge that there is a tension created by the community expectation that the Government will defend Australia's security while simultaneously upholding individual rights - the notion of the 'fairgo' for all. The report also challenges the argument that family unity within immigration detention centres is the only way that children's 'best interests' can be protected. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies Conference
I am delighted to be invited to speak today at the Biennial Conference of the Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies, in association with partner organisations dedicated to the wellbeing of children. -
Legal19 August 2013Submission
Information concerning Australia and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
<h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2>Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities</h2> <h3>1 Introduction</h3> <ol></ol> -
6 February 2015Book page
Appendix 2 – Detailed Inquiry methodology
<ul> <li><a href="#a2-1">2.1 Visits to detention centres</a></li> <li><a href="#a2-2">2.2 Submissions</a></li> <li><a href="#a2-3">2.3 Public hearings</a></li> <li><a href="#a2-4">2.4 Evidence provided pursuant to Notices to Produce</a></li> <li><a href="#a2-5">2.5 Interviews with children and parents released from detention </a></li> <li><a href="#a2-6">2.6 Data Management</a></li> <li><a href="#a2-7">2.7 Approach to incorporating evidence</a></li> <li><a href="#a2-8">2.8 Assessment of probative value</a></li> <li><a href="#a2-9">2.9 Selection and use of case studies</a></li></ul> -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 46: Yousefi family v Commonwealth of Australia
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 Parvis Yousefi, Mrs Mehrnoosh Yousefi and Manoochehr Yousefi. -
Legal27 October 2014Submission
Information concerning Australia’s compliance with the Convention Against Torture
<p><a name="_Toc401112623"></a><a name="_Toc401318337"></a></p> <p><a name="_Toc400979839"></a><a name="_Toc401044718"></a><a name="_Toc401094654"></a><a name="_Toc401112624"></a><a name="_Toc401318338"></a></p> <h2>Information concerning Australia’s compliance with the Convention Against Torture</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Submission by the Australian Human Rights Commission</h2> <p><strong>17 October 2014</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.humanrights.gov.au/file/7948">Download PDF</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.humanrights.gov.au/file/7947">Download Word</a></p> -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: International Law
As a sovereign country, Australia has a right to decide who is allowed to enter and stay in the country. However, with this right comes a set of legal responsibilities. -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Religion, language and culture
The Convention on the Rights of the Child requires Australia to protect children's right to cultural identity, language and religion. It places a responsibility on the Department to facilitate their religious and cultural practices, such as worship, diet, health and hygiene. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission: MIGRATION AMENDMENT (DESIGNATED UNAUTHORISED ARRIVALS) BILL 2006
1.1 The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘The Commission’) has been invited by the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee (‘the Committee’) to make submissions on the Migration Amendment (Designated Unauthorised Arrivals) Bill 2006 (‘the Bill’). 1.2 The Commission welcomes the opportunity to make this submission and thanks the Committee for its invitation. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendix 4 Action taken by ACM
<p><a id="anchor" name="anchor"></a> </p> <!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="BodyText" --> <h2>A last resort?</h2> <h4>National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention</h4> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li><a href="/node/9861">Back to contents</a></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Appendix 4 Action taken by ACM</h2> <p><a href="/sites/default/files/content/human_rights/children_detention_report/report/PDF/hrc-alr21-app04.pdf">Click here to view/download this document in PDF</a></p> -
Commission – General25 February 2015Speech
Statement to Senate Estimates, 24 February 2015
<p>(Check against delivery, 24 February 2015)</p> <p>The Report of the Commission’s Inquiry into the impact of immigration detention on children, <em><a href="/node/11379">The Forgotten Children</a></em>, has now been tabled in Parliament and is available to the public– more than three months after it was provided to the Government. The Inquiry took place from January 2013 to October 2014, covering the periods of both the former and current governments. The bipartisan nature of government responsibility is clear on any fair reading of this balanced and objective Report.</p> -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: How was the Inquiry conducted?
The Inquiry received 346 submissions, including 64 confidential submissions. Detailed information was provided by organisations representing detainees, human rights and legal bodies, members of the public, religious bodies, state government agencies and a range of non-government policy and service-providing organisations. -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Temporary Protection Visas
Following a successful application for asylum, children - either individually or as part of their family group - are generally released from detention into the community on a three-year temporary protection visa (TPV). -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Villawood
1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (the Commission) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works (the PWC) on the Villawood Immigration Detention Centre Redevelopment Project. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees14 December 2012Speech
Current issues Australia faces in relation to its treatment of refugees (2012)
Speech delivered to the United Nations Association of Australia (WA Division) -
Legal15 August 2016Submission
Information for List of Issues Prior to Reporting - Australia: Submission to Committee Against Torture (2016)
<p><strong>SUBMISSION BY THE</strong>&nbsp;<strong>AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION </strong></p> <h2>Information for List of Issues Prior to Reporting - Australia</h2> <p>27 June 2016</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
WORLD REFUGEE DAY 2004
Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we stand and pay my respects to their elders both past, present and future.