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Legal30 May 2022Project
Human Rights Reports
In addition to receiving complaints of unlawful discrimination, the Commission can inquire into complaints of breaches of human rights and workplace discrimination under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986. -
2 July 2021Conciliation register
2020-06-05
The complainant is a transgender woman. She alleged that a staff member of the respondent supermarket told her she was not a woman and laughed at her for wearing a dress. On being advised of the complaint, the supermarket indicated a willingness to try to resolve the complaint by conciliation. The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the supermarket apologise to the complainant for the ... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
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In championing the cause of universality (of human rights) I should emphasise that universality does not negate cultural diversity; on the contrary, I believe that it reinforces and protects cultural diversity. -
Sex Discrimination13 October 2020Submission
Inquiry into Family, Domestic and Sexual Violence (2020)
Submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs -
Sex Discrimination13 October 2020Submission
Consultation on Paid Parental Leave Amendment (Flexibility Measures) Bill 2020
Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs -
Sex Discrimination13 October 2020Submission
Consultation on a new Online Safety Act
Letter to the Department of Communications and the Arts -
Sex Discrimination13 October 2020Submission
Reviews of the Enhancing Online Safety Act 2015 and the Online Content Scheme (2018)
Letter to the Department of Communications and the Arts -
Sex Discrimination13 October 2020Submission
Review of the early release of superannuation benefits (2018)
Submission to the Early Release Review, The Treasury -
Rights and Freedoms8 April 2015Speech
Launch of the Rights & Responsibilities Consultation 2014 Report
Thank you for coming. It's a great pleasure to launch the report from our Rights and Responsibilities Consultation . Like my Commissioner colleagues, the role of Australia’s Human Rights Commissioner is to look at systemic public policy issues. No Commissioner investigates complaints from the public. That is the role of the President. On my arrival the President and I divided policy ... -
Employers10 February 2015Webpage
Integrating human rights into Australian business practice
Companies in all regions and sectors are demonstrating that a commitment to human rights, decent workplace standards, environmental responsibility and the fight against corruption pays off. Some firms have saved money; others have minimized risks; still others have discovered new opportunities linked to the concept of sustainability. Ban Ki-moon, United Nations Secretary-General The business and ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice and Native Title Report 2007 Community Guide
In my role as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner I am required to produce two annual reports on Indigenous human rights issues – the Social Justice Report and the Native Title Report. -
Rights and Freedoms15 July 2013Speech
Speech delivered to Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Today I want to talk to you first generally about Australia’s human rights obligations, and the role of the Commission. I will then move to discuss three key human rights obligations which are relevant to decisions which some officers within the Department make every day. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
1. BACKGROUND TO UNAA's CONCERN 2. THIS INQUIRY 3. AUSTRALIA'S INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS OBLIGATIONS 4. MANDATORY DETENTION OF CHILDREN, and ALTERNATIVES 5. CHILD ASYLUM SEEKERS IN DETENTION AND THE COMMUNITY 6. IMPACT OF DETENTION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN 7. MEASURES REQUIRED TO PROTECT INTERESTS OF CHILDREN 8. MEASURES FOR PROTECTING INTERESTS OF CHILD ASYLUM SEEKERS AND REFUGEES 9. CONCLUSION 10. RECOMMENDATIONS -
29 January 2013Book page
Appendix B – Scope of Research and Methodology
The findings and recommendations in this Report are based on an independent assessment of ADFA and a thorough examination of the significant amount of information gathered. From the outset, the Review consulted extensively. The research process has been designed to achieve maximum participation. The Review travelled nationally to consult with key stakeholders. Before conducting the consultations ... -
Legal27 October 2014Submission
Information concerning Australia’s compliance with the Convention Against Torture
Information concerning Australia’s compliance with the Convention Against Torture Submission by the Australian Human Rights Commission 17 October 2014 Download PDF Download Word Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Statutory powers of the Australian Human Rights Commission 3 Independent monitoring and inspection mechanisms, including ratification of the Optional Protocol 4 Domestic implementation of ... -
26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-04-11
The complainant was employed on a casual basis at the respondent sporting club. She alleged the head coach at the club sexually harassed her, including by brushing his hands over her legs, touching her neck, commenting that he could see her bra under her work t-shirt, asking intrusive questions about her private life and telling jokes of a sexual nature in front of her. The complainant said she ... -
Legal14 December 2012Speech
Law Seminar 2008: Housing and Homelessness – What’s Human Rights got to do with It? by Cassandra Goldie
Paper presented at the Homelessness and Human Rights Seminar Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission 12.30 – 2pm, Monday 7 April 2008 133 Castlereagh Street, Sydney, NSW -
Disability Rights2 July 2014Speech
National Press Club address
(check against delivery) I acknowledge the traditional owners of this land. I do so not as a formulaic beginning, but as a sincere recognition of the place which the land holds in the lives and culture of our first Australians. I saw much of the disadvantage Aboriginal people experience during my time as Race Discrimination Commissioner, and fail to understand why - at a time when we are seeking ... -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Baird
1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘the Commission’) has been granted leave to intervene in the hearing of this matter, in the exercise of its function under s 20(1)(e) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) (‘the RDA’). -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
"The child, for the full and harmonious development of his or her personality, should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding".