Refine results
-
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Chapter 17
In each State and Territory with the exception of the ACT specific funding is made available for specialised assistance to Indigenous people seeking family information and reunion support. -
12 February 2013Book page
3 Promotion and protection of human rights on the ground
<h2>3.1 Equality before the law and non-discrimination</h2> <ol start="20"></ol> -
Rights and Freedoms
8 April 2014Opinion pieceFree speech, the public service and civilising behaviour
<p>Before anyone screams "free speech", they should actually know what they are talking about.</p> <p>Earlier this week the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet released new social media protocols.</p> <p>The protocols limit the capacity of public servants to make statements that are "harsh or extreme in their criticism of the government, government policies, a member of Parliament from another political party ... [and] a gratuitous personal attack that might reasonably be perceived to be connected with their employment", among others.</p> -
Education31 March 2016Webpage
Get involved – for students
<p><strong>Want to get involved in human rights?</strong></p> <p>Great! Promoting and protecting human rights is everyone’s responsibility!</p> <p>From simply learning more about human rights to becoming a human rights advocate, there are a number of ways that you can make a difference.&nbsp;Explore this section to find out more!</p> -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
20 May 2014Opinion pieceThis budget could devastate Indigenous Australians
<p>From cuts to youth welfare to the new Medicare co-payment, the budget will have a profound impact on Indigenous Australians. In an opinion piece published in <em>The Drum</em>, Mick Gooda asks: will the Federal Government speak to Aboriginal leaders before proceeding?</p> <p>I have spoken with many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders since the release of the federal budget. Everyone I have spoken with is concerned about its potential impact on this nation's First Peoples.</p> -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 3 - Introduction: Social Justice Report 2009
When I commenced writing this chapter in 2008, Australia did not have a national Indigenous languages policy. However in August 2009, for the first time in Australia’s history, the Commonwealth Government launched a strategy for preserving Indigenous languages: Indigenous Languages - A National Approach 2009 (National Approach). The National Approach sets out the Commonwealth Government’s plan to preserve Indigenous languages through targeted actions. They are: -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Speech
Achieving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health equality
Tom Calma, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, ‘The Right to Health of Indigenous Australians’ seminar, University of Melbourne Law School, 16 March 2006. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageVic Human Rights consultation committee
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) thanks the Human Rights Consultation Committee (the Committee) for the opportunity to make this submission. -
Children's Rights
30 June 2014SpeechNational priorities, child’s perspective: Lessons from the Big Banter
Insights into national priorities from a child’s perspective, a speech by Megan Mitchell National Children's Commissioner. -
14 December 2012Book page
Working in the international arena to improve human rights - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Australia operates bilateral human rights technical cooperation programs with the Governments of China and Vietnam. These programs are funded by AusAID and managed by the Commission on behalf of the Australian Government. -
14 December 2012Book page
Woman of the World - CEDAW and the Sex Discrimination Act
Since it became a signatory to CEDAW, Australia has developed many mechanisms for enforcing the rights enshrined within this Convention. At the forefront are the mechanisms and ideals provided by the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (the Sex Discrimination Act). The criminal justice system, the legal system and cultural attitudes, among others, are also utilised for the implementation and enforcement of the rights enshrined in CEDAW. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Rural Australians For Refugees Wangaratta Branch is not directly involved with children or adults in detention centres. Therefore our submission is very brief and comes from the desire to add to the growing voice of Australian citizens. We do not support the current mandatory detention of refugees and asylum seekers that is the present policy of government. We are not legally trained and write very much as a part of the rural community of Australia. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024WebpageThe IncludeAbility Employer Network - CBA
Learn about IncludeAbility Network member CommBank's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and wanting people to feel respected, safe and included. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - Microsoft
Read about Microsoft’s belief that a workforce including people with disabilities is essential to empower every person and organisation on the planet. -
Disability Rights
21 March 2024Webpage
Meet the IncludeAbility Employer Network
Meet the Employer Network – creating meaningful employment opportunities for people with disability, and creates accessible and inclusive workplaces. -
Commission – General
16 May 2014WebpageEmployees
<p>All employees have the right to work free from sexual harassment. To help you figure out where the line is and give you some ideas about how to take bystander action if you see or hear about sexual harassment, we have developed a range of information resources as part of our Know Where the Line Is strategy.</p> <p align="center" style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> -
Commission – General
3 July 2018Opinion piece
Criminal record discrimination
<p><em><strong>This article by Commission President Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher was published in the Australian July 4, 2018</strong></em></p> <p>I recently provided a report to the Attorney-General about a man who claimed that he had been refused a job because of his criminal record.</p> -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Thank you for your letter received on 2 January 2002 in which you enclose a copy of the terms of reference of the Commission's National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention. -
Rights and Freedoms
23 November 2016Opinion piece
Striking the right balance on free speech
Discover how a former Human Rights Commissioner was asked whether the Racial Discrimination Act impinges on freedom of expression under international law. -
Disability Rights
3 August 2016Publication
Access for all: Improving accessibility for consumers with disability
<h2>Introduction</h2> <p>This resource provides practical tips for businesses on improving access to goods, services, facilities, premises and information for consumers with disability.</p> <p>Following these tips will not only reduce the likelihood of discrimination complaints against your business, but will also increase your access to the market, and benefit the community, through greater economic participation of people with disability.</p>