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14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2008 - Chapter 4
I am convinced that climate change, and what we do about it, will define us, our era, and ultimately the global legacy we leave for future generations. Today, the time for doubt has passed.[1] Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General, United Nations -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law 2005: Chapter 6: Procedure and Evidence
Part IIB of the HREOC Act sets out the provisions governing the procedure for federal unlawful discrimination matters.1 That procedure can be summarised as follows: -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
Sustainable Development Conference
I would like to start this afternoon by acknowledging the Noongar people, the traditional owners of the land where we meet today. For those Noongars here – I’d like to congratulate you in the success of your native title claim over this area. Your determination and your ability to work together as a group to pursue this claim is an inspiration to all of us. Indigenous property rights and connection to land are crucial considerations for this presentation because they underpin any discussion about human rights, Indigenous people and land matters. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice3 May 2023Webpage
Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit Livestream
Welcome to the livestream of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit of First Nations women, held over three days from 9-11 May 2023. The Summit brings together First Nations women delegates from across Australia, for decision-making, innovation and celebration and is the first ever national gathering of its kind. Please scroll down to see the livestream schedule, or click here to learn more ... -
Rights and Freedoms18 May 2017Publication
OPCAT in Australia Consultation Paper (2017)
OPCAT in Australia Consultation Paper MAY 2017 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 What is OPCAT? 2.1 National Preventive Mechanism 2.2 Sub-committee on the Prevention of Torture 3 The NPM model 4 Key issues for consideration 4.1 Stocktake of places of detention 4.2 Definitional issues – what does OPCAT cover? 4.3 Progressive implementation of OPCAT 4.4 Scope of the role of the NPM 4.5 Coordination ... -
Commission – General3 September 2018Publication
Human Rights & Climate Change (2008)
Climate change will have significant impacts in both Australia and across the globe. Australia is one of the most arid continents in the world. It is vulnerable to risks such as disruptions to water supply; increases in the severity of storms, floods and droughts, coastal erosion due to sea level rise; and to negative human health impacts, for example through an increase in the range and spread of disease -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Webpage
Reparations for the stolen generations - Government responds - Philip Ruddock
Having said that, I thank the organisers for the opportunity to put to you an honest explanation of the government's position on these important matters. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Web accessibility and Government 2.0 (2009)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Government 2.0 Taskforce - Towards Government 2.0: An issues paper. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
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Opening address to the 'Indigenous peoples and racism' Conference A Regional Meeting for the United Nations World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and Related Intolerance by Dr William Jonas AM , Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner , Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, 20 February 2001 -
Education25 February 2015Webpage
Statistics about Cultural and Racial Diversity
Explore the rich, cultural diversity of Australia through statistics and infographics. Learn more about narratives supporting systemic racism. -
Rights and Freedoms13 March 2013Webpage
Rights and freedoms: web links
Links from bayefsky.com bayefsky.com is an extensive collection of resources maintained by leading human rights academic Anne Bayefsky and colleagues . In many cases it provides easier access than the official UN document versions. The site includes an introduction to the human rights treaty system; the text of the treaties and amendments ; pages for each country ; pages organised by category of ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendices: African Australians - Compendium (2010)
A task of this magnitude and complexity can only be successfully accomplished by the invaluable contributions of people with a wide array of expertise and skills. -
19 March 2024Webpage
Speaking from Experience
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Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission on the Inquiry into pay equity and associated issues related to increasing female participation in the workforce (2008)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (‘the Commission’)[1] makes this submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment and Workplace Relations in its Inquiry into pay equity and associated issues related to increasing female participation in the workforce (‘the Inquiry’). -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Project
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - 60th Anniversary, 2008
Universal Declaration of Human Rights 60 th Anniversary, 2008 Find out about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? How did Australia help develop the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in your language: English and other languages More information about human rights Timeline of human rights ... -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
History of the Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission (formerly known as the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission) was established on 10 December 1986 (International Human Rights Day) as Australia’s national human rights watchdog. -
Commission – General24 November 2021News story
Commission announces 2021 Human Rights Awards finalists
Every year the Commission holds the Human Rights Awards to celebrate human rights achievements. It is a chance to acknowledge, congratulate and share the important work of organisations, businesses, and individuals across the nation. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Webpage
The unfinished business - Dumisa Ntsebeza
The first is that the title UNFINISHED BUSINESS happens to be the title of a book in whose authorship I have collaborated. The book's title is UNFINISHED BUSINESS : SOUTH AFRICA, APARTHEID AND TRUTH. You can order the book from a website, details of which you can get from Terry Bell at belnews@wn.apc.org. For every book purchased, the author and I have agreed a free copy will be donated to an NGO. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Webpage
Statement by the National Native Title Council on behalf of the Indigenous Peoples Organisations Network of Australia
Before I begin, the IPO Network of Australia welcomes the proposed visit by the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to discuss extractive industries and their relationship with the State and Indigenous peoples in Australia. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The Council of Social Service of NSW (NCOSS) is an independent non-government organisation and is the peak body for the social and community services sector in NSW. NCOSS works with its members on behalf of disadvantaged people and communities towards achieving social justice in New South Wales. It was established in 1935 and is part of a national network of Councils of Social Service which operate in each State and Territory and at Commonwealth level.
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