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Sex Discrimination
14 September 2016WebpageFAQs about sexual assault and harassment submissions
<p>&gt; <a href="/node/13752">Back to University sexual assault and sexual harassment project</a></p> <h2><strong>FAQs</strong></h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h4><strong><em>What is the closing date for submissions?</em></strong></h4> <p>Submissions closed on <strong>Friday, 2 December 2016</strong>. If you would like to contact us about an extension of time, please email <a href="mailto:universitiesproject@humanrights.gov.au">universitiesproject@humanrights.gov.au</a>.</p> -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
It must also be recognised that many children in detention centres have been deeply damaged - further trauma could be avoided, in part, by prudent selection and training of staff and guards. It needs to be assured that only staff who have learned to respect relevant cultures, religious traditions and are knowledgeable of the human rights of asylum seekers and the often traumatic conditions of countries from which the people have fled and been exposed to, will be selected for employment. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Employment and Disability: Guide to the Inquiry
Disability is a normal part of life. Anyone in the community might experience a disability at some stage of their life - men and women, young and old, city and country dwellers. In fact, almost 20% of Australians - 3.96 million - have some sort of disability. -
14 December 2012Book page
Terms of Reference - National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The Commissioner inquired into the adequacy and appropriateness of Australia's treatment of child asylum seekers and other children who are, or have been, held in immigration detention, including: -
Rights and Freedoms
5 March 2013Opinion pieceFreedom of speech is not in danger in Australia (2013)
Freedom of speech is alive and well in Australia but, with respect to Voltaire, we will not defend to the death those who abuse this right by vilifying others in public on the ground of race. -
Disability Rights
20 May 2013SpeechPanel - Big Ideas to change the employment of people with disability
Australian Network on Disability Annual Conference. Panel - Big Ideas to change the employment of people with disability: Moving Australia from 21 out of 29 OECD countries, to the top ten. -
Disability Rights
18 March 2013Speech
Access iQ Launch, Media Access Australia (2012)
<h2><strong>Access iQ Launch, Media Access Australia</strong></h2> <p><strong>Thursday, 19 July 2012</strong></p> <p><strong>Graeme Innes AM</strong><br><strong>Disability Discrimination Commissioner</strong><br><strong>Australian Human Rights Commission</strong></p> -
Commission – General
9 December 2013Webpage2013 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
<div class="image-wrapper" style="position: relative; margin-bottom: 24px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: normal;"><img alt="Human Rights Medal 2013 Finalists" src="/sites/default/files/clare-condon.jpg"><br><div class="caption-bottom" style="position: absolute; bottom: 0px; left: 0px; width: 720px !important; background-color: black; color: white; padding: 10px; opacity: 0.8; line-height:12px !important">Human Rights Medal 2013 winner Sister Clare Condon</div></div><h2>Human Rights Medal</h2><p><strong>Sister Clare Condon</strong></p> -
14 December 2012Book page
Discussion Paper: African Australians: A report on human rights and social inclusion issues (2009)
The Australia of 2009 is a proud multicultural nation. It is a nation, culturally, socially and economically formed by the unique combination of its First Nation peoples, its early settlers, and by the many waves of subsequent migration. As such, negotiating diversity and respecting people of all faiths, races, cultures and identities has evolved into an important characteristic of being a member of Australian society. -
13 September 2022Webpage
2022 Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Women’s Safety Policy Forum Delegate Statement
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012SpeechReferences Committee Reconciliation Inquiry
The terms of reference for the inquiry into reconciliation that was established yesterday by the Senate directly responds to the concerns raised in my latest Social Justice Report to the Parliament. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
1 October 2021Submission
Input to the development of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Childhood Strategy
Letter from June Oscar and Anne Hollonds on input to the development of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Childhood Strategy -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
18 September 2018Webpage
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Read all the latest news at the Australian Human Rights Commission in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice. -
21 October 2022Webpage
Let's talk about disability
Learn about how people with a disability have the same rights and freedoms as everyone and should all be respected and treated equally and fairly. -
Rights and Freedoms
19 September 2018Webpage
Rights and Freedoms
Learn how the Commission works to protect the right of all Australians to be treated with dignity and value as it lies at the foundation of human rights. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - Herbert Smith Freehills
Discover IncludeAbility Employer Network member Herbert Smith Freehills’ support of employees with a disability or caring for someone with a disability. -
13 January 2020Webpage
Have your say
Share your thoughts and experiences on issues such as racism, disability, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, family responsibilities and more. -
14 December 2012Book page
A Last Resort? - Summary Guide (2004)
It was established to consider whether Australia's immigration detention laws and its treatment of children in immigration detention comply with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Speech
Speech - Bus Industry Confederation National Conference (2012)
Thanks for the chance to speak with you today, and to have the opportunity for discussion. Who was Rosa Parks? She was the African-American who, in the 1960s - yes back in the last century - refused to sit at the back of the bus. She was one of the catalysts for the American civil rights movement. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The QTU beleives that refugee detention centres should be immediately closed down and replaced with the placement of all refugees in appropriate communities."