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14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
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14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 1998 : Chapter 1: The Aftermath for Indigenous Peoples
It has been worth it because the wider community is more aware of the issues and our history, but the opening of the old scars has been difficult. It's vital that the truth comes out, though. -
Disability Rights13 March 2024Webpage
Finding and applying for a job
Learn how to find and apply for jobs online or in-person, through networks, connections, Disability Employment Service providers, or volunteering. -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Racism
Employers have a legal responsibility to take all reasonable steps to prevent racial discrimination. Find out more in this quick guide. -
Sex Discrimination27 February 2017Submission
Violence against women in Australia (2017)
Violence against women in Australia AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION SUBMISSION TO THE SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN 20 January 2017 Download PDF Download Word Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Background information 5 Recent developments in Australia 5.1 National Plan to Reduce Violence Against Women and their Children 5.2 Relevant Federal Government ... -
Commission – General3 November 2016Publication
Annual Report 2015-2016
Also available: Complaint Statistics 2015-2016 | President’s statement This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2015–16 financial year. This year has been both a challenging and rewarding one for the Commission. We have achieved the highest conciliation rates of complaints under the four discrimination laws since our inception 30 years ago ... -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 26
Pursuant to s 31(b)(ii) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), I attach, on behalf of the Commission, a report of an inquiry conducted by my predecessor, Professor Alice Tay. The inquiry dealt with a complaint of discrimination in employment by Mr Kenneth Douglas against the Commonwealth of Australia (Australian Defence Force). -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Sex and Age Discrimination Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 (2010)
the Commission in its Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee on the inquiry into the effectiveness of the SDA in eliminating discrimination and promoting gender equality (the Senate Committee); and -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
Closed Captioning Inquiry Issues Paper (1998)
Closed Captioning Inquiry Issues Paper Comments in response to this Issues Paper are requested by 9 December 1998. Where possible, submissions are requested in electronic format to enable the Commission to make them available on its World Wide Web site. After considering comments on this Issues Paper, the Commission may conduct a public forum or meetings to discuss issues further before deciding ... -
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: -
Commission – General23 October 2017Publication
Annual Report 2016-2017
This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2016–17 financial year. This year has been challenging and rewarding for the Commission. -
Commission – General31 March 2020Webpage
About Past Awards
Learn about the history of the Commission's Human Rights Awards, which were launched in 1987 to recognise the work of human rights heroes across Australia. -
Disability Rights15 April 2024Webpage
Ambassador Profile - Sam Drummond
Discrimination Lawyer and self-confessed tea connoisseur, Sam talks about life, current projects and employment for people with disability. -
Legal6 April 2018Submission
Migration Amendment (Clarification of Jurisdiction) Bill 2018
Downloads Introduction The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in its Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Clarification of Jurisdiction) Bill 2018 (Cth) (Bill) introduced by the Australian Government. Summary This Bill proposes to amend Part 8 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (Migration Act) which deals with ... -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
The Disability Discrimination Act and the rights of people with disabilities
I recently returned from attending a United Nations meeting, where work is progressing on the development of an International Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2005 : Media Release : Social Justice Commissioner argues a different approach to the Indigenous land tenure debate
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commissioner, Tom Calma, argues in the Native Title Report 2005 that the Australian Government's proposal to encourage individual leases on Indigenous land will not necessarily lead to improved economic outcomes for Indigenous people. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2001: Chapter Two: Resourcing Equality
The recognition and protection of native title and the participation of Indigenous people in decisions affecting their land are critical priorities within a human rights framework. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Chapter 5: Addressing family violence in Indigenous communities
back to contents Chapter 5: Addressing family violence in Indigenous communities There is no issue currently causing more destruction to the fabric of Indigenous communities than family violence. This has been acknowledged by all levels of government in recent years, with a number of significant inquiries and initiatives undertaken or commenced at the federal, state and territory level to address its impact. The intensive scrutiny and public awareness of this issue has not, however, led to sufficient commitments of resources and effort to date. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Draft Indigenous Economic Development Strategy (2010)
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) in response to the draft Indigenous Economic Development Strategy (IEDS). -
Race Discrimination10 April 2018Media Release
Australian leadership falls short on cultural diversity
Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Soutphommasane has revisited his Leading for Change (2016) report and found a persistent lack of cultural diversity among leaders in business, politics, government and universities. On 11 April 2018, the Commissioner launches new research that establishes Anglo-Celtic Australians and those of European background continue to dominate the ranks of Australian ...
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