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Commission – General8 December 2023Media Release
Australia’s human rights champions put social justice and equality centre stage
Women’s equity and racial equality advocate Juliana Nkrumah AM has been awarded the prestigious Human Rights Medal at the 2023 Australian Human Rights Awards in Sydney tonight. Other awards went to Gabriel Osborne (Young People’s Award), Northern Pictures (Media and Creative Industries Award), Advocacy Tasmania (Community Award) and the Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia (Law Award) ... -
Race Discrimination13 March 2024Speech
Coca-Cola Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit
I am the full-stop, the exclamation mark and the question mark. The vision of this summit is that “It’s not about changing the player, it’s about changing the field they are play on.” We have heard about the business case, the moral case and the human rights case. This December is the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, marking the day, on 10 December 1948, when the ... -
Race Discrimination19 April 2021Media Release
Stop mass incarceration to prevent deaths in custody
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, June Oscar AO said Australia must stop the “mass incarceration” of its Indigenous people or else deaths in custody will continue to occur. Commissioner Oscar said her thoughts are with all the families who have lost loved ones over recent months, and in the 30 years since the Report of the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in ... -
Commission – General28 February 2017Webpage
Senate file listing: 1 Jul 2016 – 31 Dec 2016
See previous SENATE FILE LIST FOR AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 1 JULY 2016 – 31 DECEMBER 2016 FileId: 2015/256-2 Create Date 22-Aug-2016 Name: WILLING TO WORK INQUIRY CONSULTATIONS Title: HUMAN RIGHTS COMPLIANCE - MAJOR PROJECTS PUBLIC INQUIRIES FileId: 2015/256-3 Create Date 26-Aug-2016 Name: WILLING TO WORK INQUIRY CONSULTATIONS Title: HUMAN RIGHTS COMPLIANCE - MAJOR PROJECTS PUBLIC ... -
Rights and Freedoms28 October 2020Webpage
Where is the line on COVID-19 emergency measures?
Learn how limitations to human rights must be necessary and proportionate, including during a pandemic situation such as COVID-19. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission: Australia's Future Tax System (Retirement Income System) (2009)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (‘the Commission’)[1] makes this submission to the Review Panel on Australia’s future tax system (‘the Review’). The submission specifically addresses Australia’s retirement income system. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2008 - Chapter 5
Climate change has been regarded as a diabolical policy problem globally. The potential threat to the very existence of Indigenous peoples is compounded by legal and institutional barriers raise distinct challenges for our cultures, our lands and our resources.[1] More seriously, it poses a threat to the health, cultures and livelihoods of Indigenous peoples both here in Australia and around the world. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to Productivity Commission review of DDA
Introduction Effects of the DDA on competition and productivity Objects of the DDA: indigenous issues Statistics and measurement issues Definition of disability Assistance animals Definition of discrimination Coverage of defined areas only Disability vilification Harassment Unjustifiable hardship Exemptions Complaints Standards Action plans Education and awareness Offences Equality before the law Employment issues Education issues Access to premises issues Transport issues Telecommunications issues Electoral access Insurance issues Information access issues Government procurement requirements -
Education16 December 2014Webpage
Why are people racist?
Understand the roots of racism and its impact on society. Learn why people hold racist attitudes and how to combat them. -
Education16 December 2014Webpage
Why is racism a problem?
Explore the profound effects of racism on individuals and communities. Learn from personal accounts and research findings. Stand up to racism with us. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
This submission will focus on the current Australian immigration detention regime as it applies to minors. The regime will be examined based on data and information made available by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (“DIMIA”) and supporting documentation ranging from government publications, the Flood Inquiry and testimonies given to the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission “HREOC” under oath. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : Chapter 3 : Implementing new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs
Part 1: What are the new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs? -
25 February 2014Book page
Secondary Year 7 – Year 10: English
Review human rights examples for the Australian school curriculum for Year 7 - Year 10 high school students studying English. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
National Human Rights Consultation - Appendix 4
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms guarantees the rights and freedoms set out in it subject only to such reasonable limits prescribed by law as can be demonstrably justified in a free and democratic society.[13] -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006
This appendix provides an overview of the main events with regard to the administration of Indigenous affairs to 30 June 2006. It commences with a summary table and is followed by a detailed description of each event. -
Education25 February 2015Webpage
Statistics about Cultural and Racial Diversity
Explore the rich, cultural diversity of Australia through statistics and infographics. Learn more about narratives supporting systemic racism. -
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 -
19 September 2018Webpage
Complaints
We investigate and resolve complaints of discrimination and breaches of human rights. You can make a complaint no matter where you live in Australia. Our service is free, impartial and informal. -
Education18 March 2019Teachers Article
Young people in the workplace
This resource helps students understand workplace discrimination and explores a potential real-life situation of young people entering the workplace. -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 3: Remote Indigenous education: Social Justice Report 2008
...education is the engine room of prosperity and helps create a fairer, more productive society. It is the most effective way we know, to build prosperity and spread opportunity...[1]
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