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Business and Human Rights23 February 2021Project
Bringing a gender lens to the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights
In light of the unique and disproportionate ways that business-related human rights abuses are experienced by women and girls, in 2017 the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights (Working Group) launched a project considering the gender dimension of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). This project included regional consultations including a consultation in ... -
Disability Rights28 November 2023News story
Commission welcomes new Disability Discrimination Commissioner
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the appointment of Rosemary Kayess to the role of Disability Discrimination Commissioner. “On behalf of Commissioners and staff I warmly welcome Ms Kayess to the Commission. She is a leading disability and human rights lawyer who has been extremely influential in her work in international human rights law for people with disability,” said Commission ... -
Disability Rights6 May 2024Webpage
FAQs about disability and employment
Frequently asked questions and their answers disability - for employers and people with disability. -
Disability Rights30 April 2024Webpage
Disability and employment in Australia
Learn the facts about education, employment and disability discrimination in Australia -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice8 May 2019Media Release
Our Choices, Our Voices: Celebrating Success on National Close the Gap Day
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO and the Co-Chair of the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples Rod Little, will today release the 2019 Close the Gap report – “Our Choices, Our Voices”. The report, prepared by the Lowitja Institute, is being released at a community event at Tharawal Aboriginal Corporation – Aboriginal Medical Service South ... -
Children's Rights11 March 2020Media Release
New Resource to Teach School Children About Digital Health Records
Schools are being given the opportunity to teach students about their rights in managing their digital health records, using a new resource designed by the National Children’s Commissioner, Megan Mitchell. Under the My Health Record system, children aged 14 years and over can manage their own records. They may do so independently, or they can grant access to parents or guardians. They may also ... -
Disability Rights29 November 2021News story
Four questions with IDPWD Australian Ambassador, Dr Dinesh Palipana
Our IncludeAbility Ambassador , Dinesh Palipana, has been named a 2021 International Day for People with Disability (IDPwD) Australian Ambassador. Dinesh is a doctor in the Emergency Department of the Gold Coast University Hospital, a Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the Griffith University, doctor for the Gold Coast Titans Disability Rugby League Team, and a Senior Advisor to the Disability ... -
Disability Rights3 May 2024Webpage
The benefits of employing people with disability
Discover the advantages of employing people with disability for businesses, organisations and the economy. -
Disability Rights30 April 2024Webpage
Economic and Business Benefits of Employing People with Disability
Information on the benefits of employing people with disability for businesses, organisations and the economy. -
International6 February 2024News story
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: 75 Years On
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Business and Human Rights13 April 2021Publication
Responsible business conduct & the apparel and footwear industry 2021
Explore the apparel and footwear industry guide, which outlines expectations on businesses to operate ethically in consideration of human rights. -
Disability Rights2 May 2024Webpage
Attracting and recruiting people with disability to your organisation
Discover how to recruit people with disability by demonstrating a commitment to accessibility and inclusion as organisational values -
Rights and Freedoms17 January 2019Speech
Alice Tay Lecture in Law and Human Rights 2018 - ‘Rights-mindedness’
‘Rights-mindedness’ — making human rights real in public service and community understanding 70 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Alice Tay Lecture in Law and Human Rights 2018 Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission Sir Roland Wilson Building Canberra 25 September 2018 Abstract A key function of the Australian Human ... -
Commission – General27 July 2023Speech
A new national human rights framework for Australia
Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM FAAL FRSA FACLM(Hon) delivered this speech at The Annual Castan Centre for Human Rights Law Conference on 21 July 2023. Overview The Australian Human Rights Commission is reaching the conclusion of its Free and Equal project, identifying what the national system for protecting human rights should be in Australia. In this keynote, President Croucher outlined ... -
Rights and Freedoms18 November 2020Webpage
What human rights are at particular risk of being restricted during a pandemic?
Learn how human rights were restricted during the COVID-19 pandemic and how vulnerable people and groups were subjected to more human rights incursions. -
Rights and Freedoms6 November 2020Publication
PD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) (2020)
Report into arbitrary detention and use of handcuffs -
Children's Rights1 November 2023Publication
Building belonging
A toolkit for early childhood educators on cultural diversity and responding to prejudice. See more . ... -
Disability Rights5 April 2024Webpage
Simon McKeon
Discover IncludeAbility Ambassador Simon McKeon, diagnosed with MS over 20 years ago he says organisations need to appreciate the value of people with disabilities. -
Rights and Freedoms17 January 2019Speech
2018 Human Rights Awards
14 December 2018 Westin Hotel, Sydney (Check against delivery) [Thank you for your warm welcome to country] Introduction I begin by paying my respects to the Gadigal people of the Eora nation— to their elders, past and present, and to the future generations; and I particularly acknowledge all Indigenous guests joining us here today. On behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission may I welcome ... -
Rights and Freedoms30 March 2019Speech
‘Free and Equal’: Making Human Rights Education a Priority
National FutureSchools Expo and Conferences 21 March 2019, Melbourne Introduction I pay my respects to the Wurudjeri peoples of the Kulin nation who are the traditional custodians of this land—to their elders, past and present, and to the future generations, the children and young people that look to us as educators. I also extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ...
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