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Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Human rights at your fingertips - Human rights at your fingertips
Recalling the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations which recognize the inherent dignity and worth and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family as the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, -
4 February 2015Book page
6 Mothers and babies in detention
<ul> <li><a href="#a6-1">6.1 Responsive and sensitive parenting</a></li> <li><a href="#a6-2">6.2 Pregnant women in Australian detention centres</a></li> <li><a href="#a6-3">6.3 Pregnancies on Nauru</a></li> <li><a href="#a6-4">6.4 Babies with no nationality</a></li> <li><a href="#a6-5">6.5 Miscarriages, deaths and terminations</a></li> <li><a href="#a6-6">6.6 Family separation</a></li> <li><a href="#a6-7">6.7 Mental health disorders in new mothers</a></li> <li><a href="#a6-8">6.8 Parent disempowerment </a></li> <li><a href="#a6-9">6.9 Motor, sensory and language development in babies</a></li></ul> -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Australia’s compliance with the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment
A. Introduction B. The ratification of OPCAT. C. A new torture offence D. Treatment in Immigration Detention E. A system of complementary protection F. Mechanisms to check diplomatic assurances are honoured G. Engagement with the UN Treaty Body process -
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 10: Minimising risk and ensuring the safety of the workplace
<h2><a id="Heading1478" name="Heading1478"></a><strong>10.1 Education</strong></h2> <h3><a id="Heading1479" name="Heading1479"></a> Key findings of Review</h3> <ul> <li>ADFA provided undergraduates with limited education about healthy and respectful relationships, issues regarding consent, the meaning and appropriateness of sexist language and behaviour, and issues regarding controlling and threatening behaviour.</li> <li>The 2011 Unacceptable Behaviour Survey indicated that incidents of inappropriate conduct and inappropriate attitudes towards women were present at ADFA.</li></ul> -
1 August 2014Book page
Chapter 5: The legal and policy framework
Learn about how Australia has entered international human rights obligations to stop pregnancy and return to work discrimination against women. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
Australian Council of Human Rights Agencies (ACHRA) - UPR Progress Report (2011)
The Australian Government is to be commended for its frank and robust engagement in the UPR process to date, both in the formal working group session and in engaging with the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC), NGOs and civil society throughout the process. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
Closed Captioning Inquiry Issues Paper (1998)
<p><a id="anchor" name="anchor"></a> </p> <!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="BodyText" --> <h2>Closed Captioning Inquiry Issues Paper</h2> <p>Comments in response to this Issues Paper are requested by 9 December 1998.</p> <p>Where possible, submissions are requested in electronic format to enable the Commission to make them available on its World Wide Web site.</p> <p>After considering comments on this Issues Paper, the Commission may conduct a public forum or meetings to discuss issues further before deciding what recommendations to make.</p> <p><strong>Contents</strong></p> -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Water Amendment Bill 2008
The Commission supports and commends the relevant state governments’ and the ACT government’s progress in referring constitutional powers to the Commonwealth, enabling water resources in the Murray-Darling Basin to be managed in the national interest, optimising environmental, economic and social outcomes. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2008-2009: Chapter 2
One of the Commission’s central functions is to undertake education programs that increase public awareness and generate discussion of human rights and anti-discrimination issues within Australia. -
Legal27 October 2014Submission
Information concerning Australia’s compliance with the Convention Against Torture
<p><a name="_Toc401112623"></a><a name="_Toc401318337"></a></p> <p><a name="_Toc400979839"></a><a name="_Toc401044718"></a><a name="_Toc401094654"></a><a name="_Toc401112624"></a><a name="_Toc401318338"></a></p> <h2>Information concerning Australia’s compliance with the Convention Against Torture</h2> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Submission by the Australian Human Rights Commission</h2> <p><strong>17 October 2014</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.humanrights.gov.au/file/7948">Download PDF</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.humanrights.gov.au/file/7947">Download Word</a></p> -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
DDA conciliated cases: access to premises
Reminder: Conciliated settlements are usually made without admission of liability and may not provide firm precedents for the outcome in other cases. See also our guidelines on access to buildings and services -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Getting it right - a baker's dozen
Read a speech that highlights the importance of the design and construction of buildings and to ensure equal access to people with a disability. -
Legal10 October 2017Submission
Information concerning Australia’s compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (2017)
This submission provides information concerning the civil and political rights of key population groups in Australia and other thematic issues engaging civil and political rights. In relation to each section, the Commission has referred to the relevant articles of the ICCPR engaged and (where appropriate) the relevant paragraph of the Committee’s list of issues prior to reporting dated 9 November 2012. -
Race Discrimination14 December 2012Speech
Mental Health Impacts of Racial Discrimination in Victoria
Good afternoon and thank you for being here for the launch of the Mental Health Impacts of Racial Discrimination in Victorian Aboriginal Communities Report. And I am proud to be launching this Report on the land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, and I pay my respect to elders both past and present. -
14 December 2012Book page
Towards Accessible Telecommunications for People with Disabilities
Background and Purpose Disability Statistics DDA Telecommunications Complaints Technology and Service Access Fixed Line Telephony Cellular Mobile Telephony Internet Connectivity Next Generation Networks Policy and Regulation Telecommunications Act 1997 TCPSS Act 1999 Disability Discrimination Act Consumer Representation and Consultation Major Issues for People with disabilities Disability Equipment Programs Any-to-any Text Connectivity Telecommunications Disability Standard Mobile Phones Videocommunication Payphones Overseas Developments Conclusion -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission: Legal Professional Privilege (2007)
In the determination of any criminal charge against him, or of his rights and obligations in a suit at law, everyone shall be entitled to a fair and public hearing by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal established by law. -
26 March 2014Book page
Chapter 5: Principle 2: Diversity of leadership increases capability
<h2><a name="Heading874"></a>Key findings of ADF Review</h2> <p>The ADF Review stated that harnessing all available leadership talent, and employing a diversity of thought and experience, was critical to increasing capability, and to more effective problem solving. It&nbsp;noted that the ADF was an organisation largely comprised of white Australian men, which lacked the perspectives and experiences of women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.</p> -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Impact of organised crime (2007)
The terms of reference of the Inquiry are very broad, making it difficult to anticipate all of the human rights issues that might arise from submissions to or recommendations of the Inquiry. If the Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Crime Commission (the Joint Committee) could keep us apprised of submissions to it or recommendations by it, we would be pleased to consider and, if necessary, comment on any human rights implications arising. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the future impact of serious and organised crime on Australian society
Dr Jacqueline Dewar Committee Secretary Parliamentary Joint Committee on the Australian Crime Commission Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : Chapter 2 : Walking with the Women - Addressing the needs of Indigenous women exiting prison
Introduction Pre and post-release programs for Indigenous women exiting prison An overview of Indigenous women in corrections Intersectional discrimination - Addressing the distinct experiences of Indigenous women Post-release programs for Indigenous women exiting prison - common themes from consultations Policy and programs relating to Indigenous women exiting prison Post-release housing programs for Indigenous women exiting prison Healing programs for Indigenous women exiting prison Conclusion Endnotes Introduction