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14 December 2012WebpageNational Human Rights Consultation - Appendix 2
The Declaration recognises the legitimate entitlement of Indigenous people to all human rights – based on principles of equality, partnership, good faith and mutual benefit... -
Sex Discrimination
8 November 2017PublicationUnleashing the power of gender equality (2017)
Priorities of Kate Jenkins - Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner -
14 December 2012Book page
Homelessness is a Human Rights Issue (2008)
Access to safe and secure housing is one of the most basic human rights. However, homelessness is not just about housing. Fundamentally, homelessness is about lack of connectedness with family, friends and the community and lack of control over one’s environment. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission on the Inquiry into pay equity and associated issues related to increasing female participation in the workforce (2008)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (‘the Commission’)[1] makes this submission to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Employment and Workplace Relations in its Inquiry into pay equity and associated issues related to increasing female participation in the workforce (‘the Inquiry’). -
Rights and Freedoms
10 April 2013PublicationHomelessness is a Human Rights Issue
This paper explores the many ways that homelessness impacts on a person’s ability to enjoy basic rights and freedoms. It shows that homelessness is more than just a housing issue. Homelessness is about human rights. Homeless people are not merely objects of charity, seeking help and compassion – like all Australians, they are individuals entitled to the protection and promotion of their human rights. Since human rights belong to everyone, it is in the interests of the Australian community as a whole to ensure that the rights of homeless people are respected and protected. -
Legal
15 April 2013Submission
Inquiry into Slavery, Slavery-like conditions and People Trafficking
<h2>1 Introduction</h2> <ol> <li>The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Human Rights Sub-Committee of the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade in its Inquiry into Slavery, Slavery-like conditions and People Trafficking.</li> </ol> <h2>2 Summary</h2> <ol start="2"> <li>The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Inquiry into Modern Slavery.</li></ol> -
LGBTIQ+
14 December 2012Project
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Equality
Do you think you have been discriminated against in employment for reasons relating to your sexuality? See our Complaints page for information on how to make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission. -
Legal
19 August 2013Submission
Information concerning Australia and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
<h2>&nbsp;</h2> <h2>Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities</h2> <h3>1 Introduction</h3> <ol></ol> -
1 August 2014Book page
Glossary
<p><strong>ABS: </strong> Australian Bureau of Statistics</p> <p><strong>AIFS: </strong> Australian Institute of Family Studies</p> <p><strong>ASX: </strong> Australian Securities Exchange</p> <p><strong>AWALI: </strong> Australian Work and Life Index</p> <p><strong>BB: </strong> Baby Bonus</p> <p><strong>CEO: </strong> Chief Executive Officer</p> <p><strong>Cth: </strong> Commonwealth</p> <p><strong>CEDAW: </strong> Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women</p> <p><strong>CALD: </strong> Culturally and linguistically diverse</p> -
Commission – General
14 December 2012WebpageSenate File Listing 1 January 2008 - 30 June 2008
FileId: 2007/213-2 Create Date 26-Mar-2008 Name: GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE - PRESIDENT 2006 JULY-DEC Title: PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION - PRESIDENT AGENCY LIAISON -
14 December 2012Book page
It's About Time - Chapter 3
3.1 Introduction 3.2 Australia's human rights obligations for workers with family and carer responsibilities 3.3 Limitations of federal discrimination law 3.4 The need for law reform 3.5 Conclusion -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Review of Australia’s Fourth Periodic Report on the Implementation of the International Covenant on Economic Social and Cultural Rights
Recommendation 2: The Australian Government pass a federal Human Rights Act that includes recognition and protection of economic, social and cultural rights. -
14 December 2012Book page
Valuing Parenthood - Abbreviations
<p> <a name="anchor" id="anchor"></a> </p> <!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="BodyText" --><p><a href="/sex_discrimination/paid_maternity/pml/report/index.html">Back to Table of Contents</a></p> <h1><img src="/sites/default/files/content/sex_discrimination/paid_maternity/pml/art/reportheader.gif" width="408" height="124" border="0" alt="Valuing Parenthood - Options for Paid Parental Leave: Interim Paper 2002" loading="lazy"></h1> <h2>Abbreviations</h2> <p>ABS - Australian<br> Bureau of Statistics</p> -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2008-2009: Glossary
<p><a name="anchor" id="anchor"></a> </p> <!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="BodyText" --><h2><a name="top" id="top2"></a>Annual Report 2008 - 2009</h2> <h2>Glossary</h2> <p><a href="/about/publications/annual_reports/2008_2009/index.html">Back to Contents</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions:the Queen
Apart from the express statutory authority for such intervention it would appear that the non party intervention may only be allowed where the intervener can provide arguments or facts which will contribute to the Court's reaching an informed decision, and where the significance of those arguments or facts is sufficient to outweigh any expense and/or delay which may be caused to the parties by such intervention. -
Education7 March 2014Publication
Face the Facts - Gender Equality 2014
In recent decades, women in Australia have made significant strides towards achieving equality with men. At universities, in workplaces, in boardrooms and in government, a growing number of women have taken on leadership roles, forging pathways for other women and girls to follow. -
14 December 2012Book page
It's About Time - Abbreviation and Acronyms
<p> <a name="anchor" id="anchor"></a> </p> <!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="BodyText" --><div align="right"><a href="/sex_discrimination/its_about_time/index.html">back to contents</a> </div> <h2>It's About Time</h2> <h3><strong>Abbreviation and Acronyms</strong></h3> <table width="60%" border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td width="15%"> <p>ABS</p> </td> <td width="85%"> <p>Australian Bureau of Statistics</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>ACCI</p> </td> <td> <p>Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> <p>AFPC</p></td></tr></table> -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012Speech
Inclusion and diversity: The foundations of a more effective response to LGBTIQ domestic violence?
Let me begin by acknowledging the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. I pay my respects to their elders past and present, and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who work tirelessly to reduce domestic violence. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law: Chapter 6 - Practice and Procedure
The procedure for making complaints of federal unlawful discrimination is set out in Part IIB of the HREOC Act.[1] That procedure can be summarised as follows. -
Commission – General
14 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.