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Asylum Seekers and Refugees8 November 2013Webpage
Index of Commission's work
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Legal14 December 2012Webpage
National Human Rights Consultation
National Human Rights Consultation Australian Human Rights Commission Supplementary Submission on Human Rights Education July 2009 Download Word [285KB] Download PDF [55KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 What is the Commission’s vision of human rights education in Australia? 2.1 The Commission’s mission and strategic goals focus on making human rights part of everyday Australian life 2.2… -
14 December 2012Book page
About the Australian Human Rights Commission (2012)
We work to find practical and long-term solutions to the human rights issues facing people in Australia, as well as to build greater understanding and respect for human rights in our community. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Project
Climate Change and Human Rights
Climate change and human rights Why are human rights relevant to climate change? Which human rights are affected by climate change? How do climate change policies impact on human rights? Why should climate change policies incorporate human rights principles? Past projects and publications Why are human rights relevant to climate change? Governments have traditionally approached climate… -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights 21: Looking ahead
Over the past 21 years HREOC has helped to highlight, investigate and respond to a wide range of complex human rights issues in Australia. During this time there have been many positive changes. It is clear, however, that gaping holes still exist. -
Commission - General12 June 2020Webpage
Information for Commission Suppliers - modern slavery and human rights
On this page are resources for our suppliers about: the issue of modern slavery in global supply chains Australia’s new Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) our Responsible Sourcing Policy and what is means for our suppliers Factsheet for Suppliers The Modern Slavery Act and your business The purpose of this Factsheet is to raise awareness amongst suppliers to the Australian Human Rights Commission… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 1999-2000: Human Rights
The experience of people in rural and remote Australia has always featured prominently in the Commission's work. During the reporting year the Commission undertook two major projects addressing the human rights of children and young people in rural and remote Australia. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2007-2008: Chapter 3 - Monitoring Human Rights
Learn about the monitoring of human rights in the 2007-2008 annual report. -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights 21: Change and challenges
HREOC offers extraordinary support and the possibility of redress to those pushed to the edges of our society. The rigor and innovation of its staff and the quality policy work, inquiries, reports and educational programs have given visibility to critical social issues and informed our democracy. Australia's history as a global human rights advocate owes much to HREOC's achievements and… -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights 21: Resolving Discrimination Fairly
It can mean losing a job or getting passed over for an interview, being excluded from a venue, being abused on the street for how you look or feeling intimidated by a boss who won’t take no for an answer. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
National Human Rights Consultation - Appendix 2
Back to Table of Contents Appendix 2 – Further specific measures that would better protect human rights in Australia Appendix 2: Further specific measures that would better protect human rights in Australia Contents 1 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples 2 Asylum seekers, refugees and migrants 3 People trafficking 4 Counter-terrorism legislation 5 Gender equality 6 Gay, lesbian,… -
14 December 2012Book page
Corporate Social Responsibility & Human Rights
Corporate Social Responsibility & Human Rights (2008) 1. What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is generally understood to mean that corporations have a degree of responsibility not only for the economic consequences of their activities, but also for the social and environmental implications. This is sometimes referred to as a …