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Sex Discrimination20 May 2014Publication
Recognising and responding to sexual harassment in the workplace
What is sexual harassment? Sexual harassment is any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature. If a reasonable person would anticipate this behaviour might make you feel offended, humiliated or intimidated, it may be sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is unlawful under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) . Some examples of behaviour that may be sexual harassment include: Sexually suggestive ... -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
The National Human Rights Consultation - Your chance to be a Human Rights Hero
Good morning. I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet – the Gadigal people of the Eora nation – and their elders both past and present. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Consolidation of Commonwealth Discrimination law
As indicated by the Attorney General and the Minister for Finance and Deregulation in announcing this process, the review of Commonwealth discrimination law offers important opportunities to ensure that discrimination law contributes as effectively as possible, as well as efficiently, to the objectives of the achievement of equality in Australian society and the removal of discriminatory barriers to participation and opportunity. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
Indigenous Peoples in the UN System's Political Institutions
At the outset, I would like to extend my warmest thanks for the invitation addressed to me to present my views concerning on timing and important subject entitled: "the participation of Indigenous Peoples in the political institutions of the United Nations system." -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Webpage
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage Report 2005
I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the country on which we speak other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the room, representatives of the Productivity Commission, Reconciliation Australia and the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission invited guests and other speakers. -
Rights and Freedoms16 August 2017Media Release
Proposed modern slavery legislation ‘a good first step’
Human Rights Commissioner Edward Santow has welcomed a Federal Government proposal to legislate against modern slavery. Commissioner Santow said Government plans to require large businesses to report annually on their actions to address modern slavery are “a good first step”. “Further action will also be needed to ensure that we fully address the problem of modern slavery,” Commissioner Santow ... -
14 December 2012Book page
National Disability Strategy: Australian Human Rights Commission Submission
The Australian Human Rights and Commission (the Commission) makes this submission in response to the Australian Government's Discussion Paper on a National Disability Strategy. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 1999-2000: President Statement
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. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Mt Isa Mines
1. I am the Secretary of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (hereinafter referred to as the Commission) and am duly authorised to make this affidavit. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
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Amongst all this expertise, it is fair to ask why is the President of the national human rights commission – and particularly a President who has only fairly recently commenced in this role - here presenting the keynote speech to such a conference? -
Disability Rights1 March 2018Media Release
25 Years of the Disability Discrimination Act
The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Ms Catalina Devandas Aguilar, will be joining the Australian Human Rights Commission for a unique event to mark the 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA) on 1 March, 2018. The event – a panel discussion on the successes and challenges of the DDA – will be hosted at PwC’s Sydney headquarters and ... -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Publication
Behind closed doors: Approaches to resolving complaints of sexual harassment in employment
This paper looks specifically at the issue of sexual harassment in employment and approaches to resolving associated complaints that are brought before the Australian Human Rights Commission ("AHRC"). -
Rights and Freedoms12 November 2015Speech
Introduction of the Religious Freedom Roundtable
Thank you. Thank you to the Attorney-General for his presence this morning. I know he has to run because he has commitments in Canberra, but I greatly appreciate his efforts to come this morning to support the discussions we are about to have. I’d also like to thank the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Professor Gillian Triggs, who will be present for part of this morning as an observer. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
Prevention of human rights abuses against irregular migrants: the role of National Institutions
In the age of globalisation there has been a massive increase in international migration and, as the number of international migrants has grown, so too has the problem of irregular migration. Many states have tried to stem irregular migration by introducing new border control measures and tougher criminal sanctions for people smugglers.[1] However, while effective border control is a legitimate objective of all sovereign states, state responses to the issue of irregular migration have often failed to protect the human rights of irregular migrants.[2] -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The Council of Social Service of NSW (NCOSS) is an independent non-government organisation and is the peak body for the social and community services sector in NSW. NCOSS works with its members on behalf of disadvantaged people and communities towards achieving social justice in New South Wales. It was established in 1935 and is part of a national network of Councils of Social Service which operate in each State and Territory and at Commonwealth level. -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Immigrant Status
It is against the law to discriminate against a person because that person is or has been an immigrant. There are some limited exceptions. Discrimination on the basis of immigrant status occurs when a person is treated less favourably, or not given the same opportunities as others in a similar situation, because of their immigrant status. This does not mean that an employer has to employ someone ... -
14 December 2012Book page
A Bad Business - Case Studies
Media Pack Index | Media Release | Launch Speech by Pru Goward | Speech by Nareen Young | Case Studies Fact Sheets: Key Findings | The Complaints Process | Legal Definition of Sexual Harassment | Cost to Employers -
14 December 2012Book page
Stop the Traffic 2 Conference - Closing Address by Pru Goward (1999)
1. Trafficking in Persons: A gender and Rights Perspective Briefing Kit, UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM-East and Southeast Asia Regional Office, Bangkok) and the UN Inter-agency Project on Human Trafficking in the Mekong Sub-region. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
"The child, for the full and harmonious development of his or her personality, should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding". -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2001-2002: Chapter 6
Dr Ozdowski has made public education on human rights a priority for his term. Other priority areas are the elderly in our ageing society and children. Dr Ozdowski is working to progress the Commission’s 2000 recommendations for alleviating age discrimination, as set out in the report Age matters: a report on age discrimination.