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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012SpeechIndigenous Rights and the debate over a Charter of Rights in Australia
My thanks to the Human Rights Law Resource Centre, in particular to Phil Lynch, for inviting me to address this important gathering of human rights advocates and supporters about what I consider vital for the implementation and promotion of human rights in Australia. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 1998 - Foreword
This report presents various responses to Bringing Them Home, the Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from their Families. This is not done to re-open the substance of the Inquiry, its findings or the basis of its recommendations. -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012SpeechBook launch: Federalism, Feminism and Multilevel Governance and Sex Discrimination in Uncertain Times (2010)
I want to begin by acknowledging that we are gathered here on the traditional lands of the Ngunnawal people and pay my respects to their elders past and present. -
Sex Discrimination
6 March 2018Speech
Sex Discrimination Commissioner delivers 2018 Pamela Denoon Lecture
<p><strong>2018 Pamela Denoon Lecture, ANU</strong><br><strong>Monday 5th March 2018</strong></p> <p>Good evening.</p> <p>I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and paying my respects to their elders past, present and emerging.</p> <p>I would also like to acknowledge both the organisers of this event and the women who have presented the Pamela Denoon lecture in the past.</p> -
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Chapter 5
Protecting the best interests of a child is one of the most important principles of international law and the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in particular. This chapter focuses on whether federal law currently protects the best interests of a child being raised by lesbian or gay parents. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechInnes: International Day of People with Disability 2008
On 16 December 1992, the General Assembly of the United Nations appealed to Governments around the world to observe 3 December of each year as International Day of people with disability. This is a day to celebrate abilities of people with disability all over the world. The aim of observing this day each year is also to increase awareness, and understanding, of disability issues and the gains to be derived from the integration of people with disability in every aspect of life. The nomination and celebration of this day is an important tool in promoting the rights of people with a disability. -
Education25 February 2015Webpage
Face the facts: Gender Equality 2018
<h2>Statistics from 2018</h2> <p><a href="/node/11161">Back to main Face the Facts page</a></p> -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012SpeechLaunch of Final Report of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s Same-Sex: Same Entitlements Inquiry: Graeme Innes AM (2007)
I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay my respects to their elders past and present. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Opinion piece
Don Dunstan Oration (2008)
People often ask me why I feel so strongly about human rights. Perhaps it is fate - both the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and I were born 60 years ago. But I think it is simpler than that - I want to feel proud of the Australia that I live in. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Opinion pieceExcerpt from the 2003 Mitchell Oration to be delivered by John von Doussa, QC (2003)
Plainly, there is no easy solution. There are millions of hearts to be warmed, and what works for some may have little influence on others. There must be many programs, operating on many levels and operating incrementally so as to touch the greatest possible number of people. -
Education14 December 2012Publication
Voices of Australia - RightsED
This education resource is designed to complement the publication Voices of Australia: 30 years since the Racial Discrimination Act. The publication is available at: www.humanrights.gov.au/racial_discrimination/voices. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
How young people can get involved in human rights
Find out about how young people can get involved in human rights by accessing information and taking action. -
Sex Discrimination
28 February 2013Webpage
Guides
<ul><li><a href="/our-work/sex-discrimination/publications/guidelines-equal-opportunity-women-and-girls-golf-2019">Guidelines: Equal opportunity for women and girls in golf</a> (2019)</li><li><a href="/our-work/sex-discrimination/publications/guidelines-special-measures-under-sex-discrimination-act">Guidelines: Special measures under the <em>Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)</em></a> (2018)</li><li>Ending workplace sexual harassment: A resource for small, medium and large employers (2014)</li><li><a href="https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/sex-discrimination/publications/recognising-and-r"></a></li></ul> -
14 December 2012Book page
Disability Council of NSW: public inquiry into the area of people with disabilities and employment
At present few reliable statistics have been gathered on related issues however Council is aware through its links across the disability sector and the anecdotal evidence of its members and staff that equity is far from being served. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Website: Isma - Listen: National consultations on eliminating prejudice against Arab and Muslim Australias
The meeting was chaired by Ms Susan Booth, Anti-Discrimination Commissioner Queensland. It was attended by 15 invited participants. Dr Bill Jonas, Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner, and Omeima Sukkarieh attended from HREOC. -
13 April 2015Book page
Who we are
<p>The Australian Human Rights Commission is independent from government and established by legislation. We strive to resolve complaints, encourage positive law reform and build a shared awareness and recognition of freedoms and rights throughout Australia. We operate under the <em>Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986</em> (Cth) as well as federal laws that seek to ensure freedom from discrimination on the basis of attributes such as age, disability, race, sex, sexuality and gender identity.</p> -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Speech
The practical power of human rights
I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land we are meeting on tonight. I pay my respects to their elders past and present. -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012Speech
Human rights, Democracy and Women's Choices
Review a speech about human rights, democracy and women's choices delivered by former Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Pru Goward in Newcastle in 2002. -
LGBTIQ+
30 April 2019VideoRightsTalk: Casey Legler
Famed and haunted by a career in the pool, Casey Legler - former Olympic swimmer, LGBTI advocate, fashion model, restaurateur & author of newly released bio "Godspeed", shares an incredible life story. Read our news story for more information. -
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Chapter 11
This chapter focuses on discrimination against same-sex couples and their families in the context of access to the Medicare and Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Safety Nets.