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15 July 2014Book page
Chapter 1: How far have we come? Looking back on 20 years of the Social Justice Commissioner role
1.1 Introduction This year marks 20 years since the establishment of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner (Social Justice Commissioner) role under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth). When I first started in this position I was asked if any of the previous Commissioners had left any words or notes of advice. I answered them ‘no, but they all left ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Stop the Traffic 2 (2003) Welcome Speech, John Von Doussa
Stop the Traffic 2 (2003) Welcome Speech, John Von Doussa, President Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Ladies and Gentlemen it is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Stop the Traffic 2 Conference . My enthusiastic welcome is not attributable to the theme of this conference - the trafficking women for prostitution is an abominable trade and a harsh reality for many. However, I ... -
Legal2 March 2016Submission
Submission on ALRC Freedoms Inquiry – Interim Report
ALRC Freedoms Inquiry – Interim Report AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SUBMISSION TO THE AUSTRALIAN LAW REFORM COMMISSION 16 October 2015 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 The Inquiry in Context 3 Scrutiny Mechanisms 4 Freedom of Religion 5 Property Rights - Real Property 1 Introduction The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Australian Law Reform ... -
Legal29 November 2017Publication
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Sex Discrimination2 November 2023Webpage
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14 December 2012Book page
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Guided by the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations, and good faith in the fulfilment of the obligations assumed by States in accordance with the Charter, -
14 December 2012Book page
14. Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Detention
Most children come to Australia with their parents, but some come alone, either sent by their family for their protection or because they have lost their family in a crisis. -
Legal26 July 2017Submission
Information concerning Australia’s compliance with the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (2017)
Submission by the Australian Human Rights Commission to the UN Committee on Economic Social and Cultural Rights ... -
Legal9 September 2013Submission
Strengthening Human Rights Education in the Civics and Citizenship Curriculum Year 3 to Year 10
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Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Redundancy Arrangements and Age Discrimination
This report concerns discrimination on the ground of age in employment and occupation. It deals with complaints against two state government employers about the use of age distinctions in the formulation of redundancy entitlements. The complainants submitted that the monetary value of the voluntary departure packages they received as employees over the age of 50, and on one case over 60, were substantially less than the value of packages offered to younger employees and constituted discrimination on the ground of age as defined in the Act. -
Education14 December 2012Publication
Human rights education in the national school Curriculum
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) welcomes the development of a national school curriculum (the Curriculum). We believe that the development of the Curriculum is a unique opportunity to ensure all young Australians develop an understanding and appreciation for human rights. -
26 March 2014Book page
Chapter 6: Principle 3: Increasing numbers requires increasing opportunities
Key findings of ADF Review The ADF Review found that the ADF’s talent pool was narrowing, while competition for workers had intensified. To enhance capability and operational effectiveness, the ADF Review found that the ADF must draw on a broader talent pool, of which women were a critical part. The ADF Review found that: There had only been a one percent increase in the recruitment of women in ... -
Legal1 December 2014Publication
PJ v AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited
Explore a report into discrimination in employment on the basis of a criminal record in the case of PJ v AMP Financial Planning Pty Limited. -
Education18 March 2019Teachers Article
Understanding human rights
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Education18 March 2019Teachers Article
Commemorate Human Rights Day
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Legal17 July 2013Submission
Inquiry into Warrant Powers and Procedures
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Legal18 April 2013Submission
Royal Commission into institutional responses to child sexual assault
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Legal17 July 2013Submission
Sentencing of Federal Offenders
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Legal17 July 2013Submission
Submission of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) to the Australia 2020 Summit April 2008
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Legal17 July 2013Submission
Inquiry into Children, Young People and the Built Environment
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