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14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Media Pack: Media Releases, Summaries, Launch Statement
The Commission has prepared a number of Summary Sheets which provide a brief overview of issues covered by the Social Justice Report 2003. Click on the links below to access: -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights Act -Commission speeches and media releases
As part of the National Human Rights Consultation, the Committee held three days of Public Hearings from 1-3 July, 2009, at Parliament House, Canberra. -
Sex Discrimination23 March 2022News story
Media statement: Release of 2021 National Student Safety Survey Report
A statement from Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins: Sexual harassment and sexual assault remain far too prevalent in the Australian community. Women, young people and intersectional groups face unacceptably higher risk of this conduct at home, at work, online and in education, including in universities. The Australian university sector took a leadership position when it came together ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Media - National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Inquiry Homepage | Submissions to the Inquiry | Hearing Dates and Transcripts | Terms of Reference | Background Papers National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention - Media Releases 2005 Enough is enough - a time to review immigration detention (12 May 2005) HREOC welcomes independent inquiry into circumstances surrounding Ms Rau's detention (7 February 2005) 2004 A day to celebrate ... -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
Media Contacts
We regularly prepare and distribute media releases, opinion pieces, speeches, media kits and fact sheets on the work that the Commission undertakes. Our website also provides extensive research and project information. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : Media Pack
Media Releases Launch Speech by Mr Tom Calma, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Launch of the ATSIC Yilli Rreung Regional Council's Strategic Plan and the Social Justice Report 2004 and Native Title Report 2004, Darwin, 27 April 2005 Media Release : Social Justice Commissioner puts government on notice Media Release : Walking with women - addressing the needs of Indigenous women exiting prison Press conference: Tabling of Social Justice Report 2004 and Native Title Report 2004 Summary Sheets Summary Sheet One : Chronology of events relating to the introduction o -
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: media kit and fact sheets
Explore the Same-Sex: Same Entitlements media kit and fact sheet, which outline human rights protection in areas like marriage, family law, and employment. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees10 July 2013Webpage
Speeches, events and media about immigration detention, asylum seekers and refugees
Discover a history of speeches, events and media about immigration detention, asylum seekers and refugees at the Human Rights Commission. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Social Justice Report 2002: Media Pack
This document is intended to provide a brief overview of the main findings of the Social Justice Report 2002. See the executive summary of the report for a more detailed description of the reports findings. -
Technology and Human Rights5 April 2023Submission
Foreign Interference through Social Media
Learn how foreign actors use social media to interfere with Australia's national interest and human rights. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees17 June 2019Media Release
Risk management in immigration detention report released
Any significant restrictions imposed on a person held in immigration detention, including the widespread use of restraints like handcuffs, must be tailored to individual circumstances and risks, according to a new report released by the Australian Human Rights Commission today . The Commission has made 34 recommendations to improve risk management practice based on its inspections of detention ... -
Rights and Freedoms28 June 2020Media Release
Implementing OPCAT in Australia released
The Commission has today released recommendations for how Australia should implement the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT). Implementing OPCAT in Australia is the final step in the Commission’s consultation process with civil society, inspectorate and monitoring bodies, and a number of state and territory ... -
Disability Rights8 May 2019Media Release
Media Statement - Draft Terms of Reference for the Disability Royal Commission
Media Statement from Alastair McEwin, Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner I welcome today’s release of the draft terms of reference for the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability and the government’s commitment to establish a Royal Commission. I am pleased that the draft terms of reference propose a broad scope for the Royal ... -
Commission – General14 December 2012Opinion piece
Opinion Pieces / Articles
The following opinion pieces have been published by the President and Commissioners. Reproduction of the opinion pieces must include reference to where the opinion piece was originally published. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Opinion piece
Opinion Pieces Archive
The following opinion pieces have been published by the President and Commissioners. Reproduction of the opinion pieces must include reference to where the opinion piece was originally published. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Project
Northern Territory ‘Emergency Response’ intervention
Explore publications, speeches and media releases by the Human Rights Commission related to the Northern Territory' Emergency Response' intervention. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendix 2: Chronology of Events Relating to the Administration of Indigenous Affairs - Social Justice Report 2011
Social Justice Report 2011 Back to Contents Appendix 2: Chronology of Events Relating to the Administration of Indigenous Affairs 1 July 2010 – 30 June 2011 DATE EVENT / SUMMARY OF ISSUE 2 July 2010 Torres Strait Islander sea rights recognised by Federal Court The Federal Court recognised the Torres Strait Regional Sea Claim Group’s native title rights over about 37 800sq. km of sea between Cape ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Balancing paid work and family responsibilities
Successfully balancing paid work with family responsibilities remains a major challenge for a large number of Australians. With women continuing to carry the majority of Australia’s unpaid caring work, creating workplaces that support women and men to balance paid work and share caring responsibilities is critical to achieving gender equality. -
Rights and Freedoms3 April 2013Publication
Asylum seekers and refugees
Australia has obligations to protect the human rights of all asylum seekers and refugees who arrive in Australia, regardless of how or where they arrive and whether they arrive with or without a visa. -
31 January 2013Webpage
2007 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
Since 1987, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has recognised the often extraordinary contribution to Australian society of a wide variety of men and women committed to issues of human rights, social justice and equality through the annual Human Rights Medal and Awards. Each year we receive outstanding nominations for the Human Rights Medal and award categories (Law (sponsored by ...