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Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
Occasional Address (2002)
It is an honour and a pleasure to be here today to share with you, Graduands, your families and friends, the joys of today, a day that represents the culmination of much work, learning, striving and not a little occasional frustration and anxiety. I add my very good wishes to the many that others have already conveyed. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Local Government - gatekeepers to a more accessible community
I also acknowledge Ms Jenny Merkus, President of the Local Government Community Services Association of Australia (LGCSAA). I would like to congratulate Jenny and other members of the conference planning committee who have put together a varied and exciting program of speakers. I also acknowledge Mayors, councillors and distinguished guests and speakers who have travelled from around Australia to be here. -
Commission – General15 March 2024Speech
Australian Human Rights Commission’s complaint handling jurisdiction
<h2>Civil Justice Research Conference 2019&nbsp;</h2><h2>Macquarie University, Sydney</h2><p><strong>Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM&nbsp;</strong></p><p>[<em>Professor Croucher spoke to this paper</em>]</p> -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
Strengthening Human Rights Education in the National School Curriculum
Read this speech by the Hon Catherine Branson QC on strengthening human rights education in the national school curriculum. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice16 February 2018Media Release
National talks for the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) project begin in Victoria
<p>The first in a series of community visits for the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) project will begin in Victoria next week.</p> <p>The Wiyi Yani U Thangani project is being led by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO to hear from Indigenous women and girls around the country.</p> <p>“We’re looking forward to starting our national talks in the regional city of Mildura in north-west Victoria on Monday. We’ll be heading to Melbourne on Wednesday and will continue throughout the year, visiting more than 30 locations.</p> -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Website: Isma - Listen: National consultations on eliminating prejudice against Arab and Muslim Australias
"I've noticed that in the smaller country towns, even though Muslims do get discriminated against, the towns are a lot better than the big cities. I've noticed it when I go home to Innisfail, which is 65 kms south of Cairns. When I go back home, I have no problem at all. I'm one of the only ladies who wears the scarf. You might see one every couple of months but really there's no-one up there who wears it. I've actually had a ladies come up and ask me 'Oh, why do you wear it? You look so beautiful with it on'." -
Rights and Freedoms20 October 2017Speech
Research by Government Reform Bodies involving Vulnerable People and Populations
<p><span style="font-size: 13.008px;">Ethics Training Day: Dealing with Vulnerability</span></p> <p>Princeton Room, Bond University, 14 University Drive, Robina, Qld<br>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <div class="box" style="text-align: center;">CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY</div> <h2><br>Introduction<a id="Top" name="Top"></a></h2> <p><br>I represent an organisation that works extensively with people who can be part of “vulnerable populations”. My background is as a human rights lawyer. While human rights and human ethics are not the same thing, there are some important cross-overs in how we work.</p> -
Children's Rights30 June 2014Speech
QCEC Student Protection In-Service Day for Catholic School Authorities
It is a real pleasure to be here in Brisbane and to speak to so many people who are all committed to the protection of children and young people across Australia. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2009: Overview
This is my sixth and final Native Title Report as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. This Report covers the period 1 July 2008 – 30 June 2009. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice18 March 2013Speech
Launch of the Social Justice and Native Title Reports 2012
Keynote address by Geoff Scott, Chief Executive Officer, New South Wales Aboriginal Land Council -
Rights and Freedoms26 October 2017Speech
National Human Rights Commissions — what’s the point?
<p>International Bar Association</p> <p>Section on Public and Professional Interests</p> <p>12 October 2017</p> <p>Sydney</p> <p>by Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM<br>President, Australian Human Rights Commission</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>[<em>Professor Croucher spoke to this paper</em>]</p> -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: A fair chance for every child: The right to survival and development (2010)
First, may I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal people, and pay my respects to their elders, both past and present. -
Rights and Freedoms22 January 2014Opinion piece
Freedoms versus anti-discrimination laws? A false debate
<p>Responsibility, anti-discrimination laws, human rights and freedoms - these words have been at the center of an ideological debate about how to protect fundamental freedoms, including freedom of speech, freedom of association and freedom from detention without trial. But if we are serious about securing these fundamental freedoms in Australian law, we must legislate to protect them, just as we have done to protect us from discrimination.</p> -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
Launch of Sex Files: the legal recognition of sex on documents and government records (2009)
I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, and by paying my respects to their elders past and present. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC - Annual Report 2001 - 2002: Chapter 6: Human Rights
Dr Sev Ozdowski was appointed Human Rights Commissioner in December 2000 for a five year term. He is also the acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Opinion piece
Don’t forget the disabled in flood reconstruction (2011)
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. -
Education5 April 2016Webpage
Bullying and Harassment
Bullying and harassment can be stopped in most situations. Learn what you can do to stop it. Don't stand by, it could be you. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
About Disability Rights
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 protects individuals across Australia from direct and indirect discrimination in many parts of public life, such as employment, education and access to premises. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: Current issues in human rights (2011)
I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Larrakia peoples. I pay my respects to their elders both past and present. -
14 December 2012Book page
Let’s talk about rights - A toolkit to help individuals and groups participate in the Australian Government’s National Human Rights Consultation (2009)
This toolkit, produced by the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is designed to help individuals and groups in the Australian community who wish to participate in the Australian Government’s National Human Rights Consultation.