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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice11 December 2013Project
Social Justice and Native Title Reports
Learn how the Human Rights Legislation Amendment Act has meant there is no longer a legal requirement for an annual Social Justice and Native Title Report. -
Disability Rights17 December 2013Opinion piece
Wooden escalators just aren't cricket
My dog goes with me everywhere - on trains buses and planes, into my doctors surgery, and the nice restaurants to which my wife entices me. She's a guide dog mate. But there are two places she does not go- in two of the busiest railway stations in Sydney. The wooden "heritage" escalators at Town Hall and Wynyard. Why doesn't she go there? Because of the risk of injury to her paws in the wide gap ... -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Project
Universal Declaration of Human Rights - 60th Anniversary, 2008
Universal Declaration of Human Rights 60 th Anniversary, 2008 Find out about the Universal Declaration of Human Rights What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? How did Australia help develop the Universal Declaration of Human Rights? Read the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in your language: English and other languages More information about human rights Timeline of human rights ... -
Race Discrimination20 October 2017Webpage
Race Discrimination Guides
Guides and advice by the Australian Human Rights Commission The Commission may issue guidance and advice to assist persons and organisations with responsibilities under the legislation to avoid discrimination and meet their responsibilities. This guidance or advice is not legally binding regulation. Guides Race Hate and the Racial Discrimination Act (2016) At a glance: Racial vilification under ... -
Race Discrimination19 September 2014Project
Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool
The Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool supports employers, managers, and HR personnel in promoting diversity and challenging racism at work. Try it now. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Indigenous Deaths in Custody:
A Report prepared by the Office of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission -
Children's Rights5 December 2016Project
Child-friendly versions of the Children's Rights Reports
What are the Children's Rights Reports? The National Children's Commissioner has to submit a report every year on the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by children and young people in Australia. This page contains an overview of all of the child friendly versions of the Children's Rights Reports, made for children and young people. Children's Rights Report 2019 The Children’s Rights Report ... -
Rights and Freedoms15 May 2017Webpage
OPCAT Consultation Page
Learn how Australia ratified the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT). -
13 November 2014Book page
About the Commission - Annual Report 2013-14
Our vision Human rights: everyone, everywhere, everyday Our role The role of the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is to see that human rights and fundamental freedoms are understood and respected in law, policy and practice. The Commission is independent from government, with a legislative mandate, and recognised internationally as an ‘A status’ national human rights institution ... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Project
Native Title
Native title is a property right which reflects a relationship to land which is the very foundation of Indigenous religion, culture and well-being. The non-discriminatory protection of native title is a recognised human right. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Project
Bush Talks: Rural Health
In 1998 and 1999 the Commission (then known as HREOC) visited regional, rural and remote areas in every State and the Northern Territory as part of the Bush Talks consultations. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Project
Human Rights Briefs (1999 - 2001)
The Human Rights Brief provides legal practitioners, community advocates and others with guidance on the content and scope of human rights and fundamental freedoms in Australia and their use in Australian law. Each number will cover a specific topic. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice30 January 2019Webpage
About Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Learn how the Human Rights Commission works to ensure the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are promoted and protected. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Project
Let's talk about rights - Human Rights Act for Australia
The Australian Human Rights Commission supports a Human Rights Act for Australia. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees8 November 2013Project
Refugees with adverse security assessments
Refugees with adverse security assessments face indefinite detention. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
Empower disability rights! Learn about the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities. -
Employers10 February 2015Webpage
The Australian mining and resource sector and human rights
Corporations have a responsibility to respect human rights – they must not only ensure compliance with national laws, but also manage risks of human rights harms with a view to avoiding them. John Ruggie, Harvard University, former UN Special Representative on Business and Human Rights The impact of mining and exploration activities on the human rights of employees and surrounding communities is ... -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law 2005: Chapter 6: Procedure and Evidence
Part IIB of the HREOC Act sets out the provisions governing the procedure for federal unlawful discrimination matters.1 That procedure can be summarised as follows: -
Race Discrimination5 June 2015Project
I'm Not Racist But... 40 years of the Race Discrimination Act
Learn how the Race Discrimination Commissioner has a responsibility to promote understanding and acceptance of the Racial Discrimination Act. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice8 May 2014Project
The Declaration dialogues
If we are serious about implementing the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples , an overarching policy framework based on human rights standards is essential to ensuring a holistic approach that addresses the needs and priorities identified by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. A national conversation progressed through a series of dialogues was conducted in ...
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