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Children's Rights11 November 2014Speech
Child Protection: Every Child’s Right
Megan Mitchell National Children’s Commissioner National Child Protection Week Breakfast Launch Tuesday 9 September Introduction Thank you, Charlie and Zac, and good morning everyone. I’m delighted to be here this morning to help launch National Child Protection Week and to present the NAPCAN Play Your Part Award. Can I start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we are ... -
Disability Rights2 December 2015Speech
2015 International Day of People with Disability
Good afternoon. To begin, I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are meeting, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present, and the Elders from other communities who may be here today. I make particular mention of Indigenous Peoples with Disability who may be with us today, and to Elders of the past with disability. It is important ... -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Mental health and human rights in regional Australia in 2005
Mr Johnathon Ridnell, ABC Regional Radio Dr Maureen Rogers, Research Fellow, Centre for Sustainable Regional Communities Fellow speakers Ladies and gentlemen -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
Know your rights about disability discrimination and harassment
Disability discrimination is when a person with a disability is treated less favourably than a person without the disability in the same or similar circumstances. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Presentation to State and Local Government CEO's (2009)
It's a great pleasure for me to be back in Perth , and particularly here at the Association For The Blind. During the eighties and nineties I lived in Perth for around ten years. I met and married my wife here, and still have strong family links. We still own property here and, if I have my way, we'll retire back here. Despite the fact that I have lived over East now for 16 years, I still barrack for the Eagles and the Western Warriors, and pronounce the suburb Coogee rather than Coogee. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
NSW Teachers Federation Council Meeting (2010)
With respect and gratitude I acknowledge that we sit on the lands of the Gadigal peoples of the Eora Nation, and I thank the Traditional Owners for allowing us to do so. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
National Local Roads and Transport Congress
Read a speech that highlights the importance of transport that is inclusive of people with disabilities so they can participate in all aspects of life. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
MENTAL HEALTH FOR ALL: WHAT'S THE VISION?
Over the last four years the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (the Commission) has played a key role in raising community awareness about the human rights Australians with a mental illness. The Commission, through its public inquiry process, brought into national focus how, amongst other things, people affected by mental illness frequently faced discrimination and stigmatisation based on ignorance, fear and inaccurate stereotypes. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Innes: Launch of City of Sydney Inclusion (Disability) Action Plan
Thank you, Deputy Lord Mayor Councillor Hoff for the invitation to participate in this early celebration of International Day of People with a Disability and the launch of the City of Sydney Inclusion Action Plan . -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees10 July 2013Webpage
Speeches, events and media about immigration detention, asylum seekers and refugees
Discover a history of speeches, events and media about immigration detention, asylum seekers and refugees at the Human Rights Commission. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
Addressing human rights concerns and fostering greater understanding and protection of human rights in Australia
It's great to be here today. I can't think of a better time to be taking stock of developments in human rights law and policy in Australia, or a better place to be doing this than Victoria. As a Sydney-sider I have to admit I haven't always been fully appreciative of the number plates down here, which proclaim: ‘Victoria: The Place to Be!’ But there's no doubt that Victoria is the place to be right now, when it comes to human rights developments. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Release of third progress report on South Australia's Promoting Independence strategy
I am not here to present South Australia's government as having achieved the last word in access and inclusion for people with disabilities, any more than this report itself seeks to claim that the task is finished. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice26 October 2017Speech
Rural and Remote Mental Health Conference 2017
A speech by June Oscar about her work at the Australian Human Rights Commission, the importance of language and culture to our social and emotional well-being, and the role of our women in leading us to a better future. -
LGBTIQ+17 September 2015Opinion piece
Same-sex marriage: a law that protects the rights of all parties
A law can be designed to protect the rights of all and avoid a distracting and divisive debate on marriage for same-sex couples. There are two fundamental human rights that could be affected by any change: equality before the law and religious freedom. During the recent National Press Club debate senator Cory Bernardi argued “marriage is not a right”. He is partly correct. For as long as ... -
Rights and Freedoms27 November 2013Speech
Freedom of Speech and Racial vilification: one man’s freedom ends where another’s starts
The Sydney Institute Tuesday 26 November 2013 6pm Venue: King & Wood Mallesons, Level 61, Governor Phillip Tower, 1 Farrer Place, Sydney (Check against delivery) I am pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to the Sydney Institute speakers program and to discuss two freedoms- freedom of speech and freedom from racial vilification. The Sydney Institute is an invaluable not for profit group ... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
Norman Fry Speech in Darwin 2001
Social Justice Commissioner Dr William Jonas… Minister John Ah Kit…Commissioner Hill …Professor Bin Salik … Ladies and Gentlemen… Good evening. -
Children's Rights30 June 2014Speech
Emerging priorities in my role as National Children’s Commissioner
I am honoured to be invited to participate in the Grand Rounds at the Royal Children’s Hospital. What a Grand title indeed, and it makes me feel a little as though I should be appropriately attired in a white coat with stethoscope. -
Children's Rights5 June 2013Speech
Learning through Listening
Opening plenary session of 5th SNAICC National Conference - For Our Children: Living and Learning Together -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
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I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional owners, [the Gum-bay-ngg-irr people] whose land we are meeting on and thank them for welcoming us to their country. I congratulate AIATSIS and NSW Native Title Services on organising this conference and thank everyone gathered here for your efforts to make this a successful conference. I am honoured to be invited to address you today. -
Disability Rights6 April 2016Speech
NDIS Housing Innovation Showcase
Good morning. I’m pleased to be able to be here with you all today. I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Wangal people, and pay respect to their Elders both past and present. There are really only a few things that are more fundamental to us than having a place to live. The right to safe and suitable accommodation is a basic human right, a right long ...
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