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14 December 2012WebpageSubmission - Inquiry into Older People and the Law (2006)
ADA: Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cwth) CEDAW: Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women DDA: Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cwth) EOWA: Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency HREOC: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission HREOCA: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cwth) Older people: People aged over 65 years RDA: & -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012SpeechHuman rights, Democracy and Women's Choices
Review a speech about human rights, democracy and women's choices delivered by former Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Pru Goward in Newcastle in 2002. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law 2005: Chapter 2: The Age Discrimination Act
The ADA commenced operation on 22 June 2004. At the date of publication there has been no decided case of unlawful age discrimination under the ADA. This chapter sets out the background to the legislation and its significant features as well as highlighting some similarities and differences with other federal unlawful discrimination laws that may be relevant to its interpretation and application.1 -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law: Chapter 2 - The Age Discrimination Act
The ADA commenced operation on 23 June 2004. At the date of publication there have been a limited number of cases in which the ADA has been considered[1] and there has not yet been a successful claim of unlawful age discrimination. This chapter therefore focuses on the background to the legislation and its significant features as well as highlighting some similarities and differences with other federal unlawful discrimination laws that may be relevant to its interpretation and application.[2] -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights: On the record: Chapter 4
Under the AHRC Act, an employer can make a distinction against someone with a criminal record if the person’s particular criminal record means that they are unable to fulfil the inherent requirements of the job. Another way of putting this is that an employer can make a distinction against someone if the criminal record is relevant to the job. This conduct does not constitute discrimination under the AHRC Act. -
Sex Discrimination
20 April 2016Speech
National Press Club speech - Kate Jenkins
<h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2><strong>‘Accelerating change: gender equality from the household to the workplace’</strong></h2> <p><strong>Kate Jenkins</strong><br><br> <strong>Sex Discrimination Commissioner</strong><br><br> <strong>Australian Human Rights Commission</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2><strong>National Press Club </strong></h2> <p><strong>20 April 2016</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><strong>CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY</strong></em></p> <hr> <p>I would like to acknowledge the Ngunnawal people, the Traditional Custodians and First People of the land on which we meet.</p> -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Inquiry into Multiculturalism in Australia (2011)
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration in its Inquiry into Multiculturalism in Australia. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012SpeechSociety of University Lawyers
When I was invited to give this address, my first thought was to talk about unlawful discrimination in the context of higher education and, in particular, disability discrimination. -
Commission – General
1 August 2016Webpage
Former Age Discrimination Commissioner, The Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO
Find out about the former Age Discrimination Commissioner, the Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO. Dr Patterson served as Commissioner from 28 July 2016 – 28 July 2023. -
15 June 2015Book page
8 Legal and policy framework
<p>The following section outlines the relevant legal and policy framework, including the international human rights framework.</p> <h3 name="_Toc420660209"><a name="_Toc420660209"></a><a name="_Toc420677453"></a>8.1 International legal framework</h3> <p>The rights of older persons are protected by a number of key international human rights treaties.<sup><a href="#fn27" name="fnB27">[27]</a></sup> However, there is no specific United Nations convention on the rights of older persons.<sup><a href="#fn28" name="fnB28">[28]</a></sup></p> -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
National Human Rights Consultation - Appendix 6
My brother was just walking down the street with his friends ... the police officer said to him ‘I’ve been doing this for so long, I know how to pick youse’. And, like, just because of the way they were walking and the way they were dressed. He had a backpack on. The police pulled over and said ‘what’s in your backpack, let me look in your backpack’. -
14 December 2012Book page
Submission: Living Wills: Lacey
Yes. The difference in judgment and perception of life and events from when one is well to when one is psychotic is quite extreme, so anything that can be done to make this passage, and the return to wellness, a little easier is to be recommended. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
What is bullying?
Violence, harassment and bullying fact sheet. Recognise bullying, its impact, and how to seek help. Understand your rights and responsibilities. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechPresentation to Productivity Commission DDA review hearing
We would like to begin by emphasising the limited role of discrimination law - that is, we agree to some extent with comments by ACCI that equality cannot be achieved solely by providing stronger antidiscrimination legal provisions. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2005 : Appendix 1 : Chronology of events relating to the new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs, 1 July 2004 - 30 June 2005
This Appendix provides an overview of main events since the introduction of the new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs on 1 July 2004. It commences with a summary table and is followed by a detailed description of each event. -
Sex Discrimination
20 May 2016Webpage
List of Support Services
<p class="box">If you feel unsafe now, phone <a href="tel:000"><strong>000</strong></a><strong>.&nbsp;</strong></p><p>You can contact police regarding any sexual harassment, sexual assault or bullying that involves criminal conduct.</p><p class="box">If you are participating in the Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces and at any stage become distressed or require additional support from someone not involved in the Review, please call the <strong>Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplace</strong> telephone support line on <a href="tel:1800274778">1800 274 778</a>.</p> -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Speech
Adaptable Departments - disability action plans and what makes them work
I am very pleased to be able to contribute to this Forum and would like to congratulate the co-convenors, Rhonda and Fiona, and their organisations for this initiative, which is just one part of the Disability Advisory Council's Disability Action Plan Project running throughout 2006. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2001-2002: Chapter 1
The Commission is an national independent statutory body established under the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. It has a President and five Commissioners. The five positions are currently held by three persons. Please refer to the organisational chart on page 16 for further information. -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 48: Mr CG v State of New South Wales
Pursuant to s 31(b)(ii) of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth), I attach my report of an inquiry into the complaint made by Mr CG of discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record by the Rail Corporation New South Wales. -
Legal
14 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;