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14 December 2012Book page
Human rights - what do I need to know? (2008)
All Australians have human rights. Human rights are universal: they are for everyone, everywhere, everyday. Human rights are based on values such as freedom, equality and dignity and seek to protect our quality of life. -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights: On the record: Useful contacts
Useful contacts for support in cases of discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record -
Commission – General6 July 2020E-bulletin (Monthly)
Community update: COVID-19 (July 2020)
Stay safe. Stay connected. Stay informed. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice9 July 2021Speech
LISTEN. THINK. TRUST. ACT. DIFFERENTLY. Intersectional Movements and a Gender Equal and Just Futures
Panel : Think : Associate Professor Chelsea Watego Trust : Aunty Jackie Huggins, Co-chair Treaty Advancement Committee Act : June Oscar, Social Justice Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission I want to acknowledge the lands we all stand on—all our elders past, present and emerging, wherever we are beaming in from today. Good morning everyone. I am really happy to be here and participating ... -
Employers15 March 2024Speech
Leadership Recipes
Defence Estate and Infrastructure Group Annual Leadership Conference Canberra Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human RIghts Commission Acknowledgement I first wish to acknowledge the Ngunnawal people who are the traditional custodians of this land, and to pay my respects to Ngunnawal Elders past, present and emerging. I also acknowledge any Indigenous guests present ... -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees19 June 2013Speech
Australian Government’s third country processing regime & human rights
Explore a speech delivered by the former President of the Human Rights Commission, Professor Gillian Triggs, to the Refugee Advice and Casework Service. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
Interdisciplinary Workshop: Archives and Indigenous Human Rights
I would like to begin by acknowledging the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, the traditional owners of the land where we meet today, and pay my respects to their elders, both past and present. -
Rights and Freedoms23 May 2018Speech
The role of the Australian Human Rights Commission
The role of the Australian Human Rights Commission as the national human rights body in promoting and protecting rights Freedom18—the limits of religious freedom NSW Parliament House 23 May 2018 [ Professor Croucher spoke to this paper ] Introduction I begin my presentation by acknowledging the traditional custodians of this land, and pay my respect to the elders, past and present, and to ... -
14 December 2012Book page
About the Commission - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Established in 1986, the Australian Human Rights Commission is a statutory organisation that exercises functions under federal laws that govern age, disability, racial and sex discrimination and human rights and equal opportunity. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice7 December 2020Publication
Wiyi Yani U Thangani Report (2020)
Our women and girls' voices are vital to paving the way for a future I believe all Australians want, deserve and have a right to. Read this report, and listen to their voices. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
President speech: ‘How could a Human Rights Act lead to better Government?’
I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Ngunnawal peoples, and pay my respect to their elders past and present. -
Business and Human Rights14 August 2020News story
Combatting modern slavery in construction and property industry
The first of five industry-specific guides to help Australian businesses combat modern slavery has been released today as part of a collaboration between the Australian Human Rights Commission and KPMG Australia. Property, Construction and Modern Slavery: Practical responses to managing risks to people is designed to help this industry respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). The ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2007-2008: Chapter 2 - Human Rights Education and Promotion
A central function of HREOC is to undertake education programs that increase public awareness and generate discussion of human rights and anti-discrimination issues within Australia. HREOC’s legislative responsibilities are: -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: The role of the Australian Human Rights Commission in protecting and promoting human rights in Australia
I would like to begin by saying how delighted I am to be here speaking this evening about the work of the Australian Human Rights Commission. I hope also to learn more about the protection of human rights in Japan and about your proposal for a national human rights institution in Japan. This is my first time to Japan and I am thrilled to be here. I am grateful for all the work that has gone into the preparation for this session and for my visit. And I thank those who have looked after me so well since I arrived in your country. -
Technology and Human Rights2 October 2023News story
AI in Banking: A HRIA Tool for Banks
Learn more about the Commission's HRIA Tool: AI in Banking resource to allow banks to use ethical AI which protects human rights. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice15 July 2021Speech
LexisNexis webinar
Welcome everyone. Before we begin, I would like to acknowledge the country upon which each of us stands today. I myself stand upon my Bunuba land here in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. I acknowledge and pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging across all the lands and waters of this nation. Thank you for inviting me to speak today. I would like to thank LexisNexis and the ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2005 : Chapter 4 : Leasing on Indigenous land: a human rights appraisal
This report has focused on proposals for the leasing or alienation of Indigenous land, with a specific focus on the Indigenous Land Tenure Principles released by the National Indigenous Council (NIC). The purpose of this Chapter is to discuss these Principles from a human rights perspective, with a particular focus on the right to development. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice15 February 2022Publication
Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) - Implementation Framework (2022)
This Implementation Framework provides guidance for translating the substantial findings of the Report into meaningful action and provides examples of innovative First Nations women and girl-led initiatives across a wide range of sectors. -
Commission – General13 May 2014Webpage
2012 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
Human Rights Medal Ian Thorpe OAM His exploits in the pool have made him a household name, but what is less known is that Ian Thorpe has spent more than a decade as a passionate advocate for Indigenous people and young Australians. His Fountain for Youth charity is working with twenty remote communities across the country. Thorpe has taken a hands-on role in his Fountain for Youth charity, which ... -
Sex Discrimination13 March 2024Speech
Key challenges and priorities
Learn about the key challenges and priorities for the office of the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, particularly in relation to the recent Respect@Work reforms.
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