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14 December 2012WebpageInformation concerning Australia and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) (2010)
Recommendation 2: That the proposed Joint Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights be empowered to make recommendations in relation to the implementation of ICERD Committee Concluding Observations. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024WebpageThe IncludeAbility Employer Network - CBA
Learn about IncludeAbility Network member CommBank's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and wanting people to feel respected, safe and included. -
Sex Discrimination
16 April 2013ProjectInvesting in care: Recognising and valuing those who care
There are nearly 5.5 million unpaid carers between the ages of 15 to 64 years in Australia -
Disability Rights
8 April 2024Webpage
Trudi Fischer
Hear IncludeAbility Ambassador Trudi Fischer talk about life with a spinal cord injury, and employment providing her the opportunity to contribute. -
24 September 2018Webpage
Guidelines & eligibility
Learn how the Human Rights Commission values inclusivity and diversity and seeks to employ people who will support and model the behaviours we promote. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2001: Chapter 4: Laws mandating minimum terms of imprisonment (‘mandatory sentencing’) and Indigenous people
On 13 April 2000, the Senate requested the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission to inquire into all aspects of the agreement between the Northern Territory Government and the Commonwealth regarding the Territory’s mandatory sentencing regime; the consistency of mandatory sentencing regimes with Australia’s international human rights obligations; and Western Australia’s mandatory sentencing regime.[1] -
25 September 2018Webpage
Culture & diversity
Learn how the Commission supports a diverse workforce and understands that a positive workplace culture is key to any effective organisation. -
Disability Rights
22 April 2024Webpage
Creating an accessible and inclusive workplace
Learn how to ensure your organisation’s physical workplace, technology, attitudes and values are accessible and inclusive for all employees and visitors. -
Disability Rights
4 April 2024Webpage
Jane Spring
Learn about IncludeAbility Ambassador Jane Spring becoming T10 paraplegic and her journey to meaningful employment, enabling her to develop and grow her skills. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Recommendation for conditional exemption under DDA section 55: Broadcast television captioning
I recommend that the Commission approve an application on behalf of broadcast television providers - ABC and SBS Television and networks Seven, Nine and Ten - for temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act regarding provision of captioning. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 33
Pursuant to section 31(b)(ii) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act1986 ( Cth), I attach a report of my inquiry into a complaint by Ms Tracy Gordon of discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record by the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority of Victoria (formally Emergency Communications Victoria) and Victoria Police. I have found that the act and practice complained of constitutes discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record. -
Employers13 February 2015Quick Guide
Carers
Caring responsibilities can include caring for young children, for children or adults with disabilities, mental illness, chronic illness, or for older people. Many employees will have caring responsibilities at different times in their lives. Employers have an obligation to avoid discrimination against carers in some circumstances. Under the Sex Discrimination Act, it is against the law for ... -
Disability Rights
8 April 2024Webpage
Tim Ferguson
Read about IncludeAbility Ambassador Tim Ferguson maintaining a career touring live shows and making movies, while living with progressive multiple sclerosis. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012WebpageCompliance Reports
Compliance Reports Annual Reports Budget PBS 2018-2019 Commission Senate File Listing AHRC Corporate Plan 2017-18 AHRC Executive Remuneration 2016-2017 AHRC Legal services expenditure report to OLSC 2016 - 2017 Public Interest Disclosure Policy (2014) Senate Order on Government Contracts Submissions Policy (2014) Survey Policy (2014) Tenders Archive d Budget Reports Budget PBS 2017-2018 Budget PBS ... -
Disability Rights
4 April 2024Webpage
Lisa Stafford
Learn about IncludeAbility Ambassador Lisa Stafford pursuing a career while living with multiple autoimmune inflammatory diseases and neurological conditions. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - Westpac
Learn how IncludeAbility Employer Network member Westpac creates inclusive and accessible workplaces, branches and services for our people and customers. -
Disability Rights
5 April 2024Webpage
Simon Katterl
Learn about IncludeAbility Ambassador Simon Katterl who identifies as having mental health and now runs a business that consults with mental health services. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012SpeechCessnock Shire Council - Australia Day Ambassador address (2009)
First, it's great to celebrate our national day with such a large, diverse and - as we've seen - talented group of Australians. And may I particularly congratulate those who've chosen to join us as Australians today. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Speech
11th Anniversary of Rwandan Genocide Memorial: Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM (2005)
I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we stand, the Eora People, and pay my respects to their elders both past and present. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
1. Introduction 2. Adequacy of current educational provision 3. Educational programs in NSW government schools 4. Temporary Protection Visa Holders enrolled in government schools. 5. Cost of educating child asylum seekers and students on temporary protection visas 6. Support for children and families who have been released from detention 7. Recommendations Appendix 1