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Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission on the Age Discrimination Bill 2003
1.1 The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (Commission) welcomes the federal government's proposal in the Age Discrimination Bill 2003 ('the Bill') to make discrimination because of age unlawful. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission: Video Evidence
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘the Commission’) has been invited by the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee (‘the Committee’) to make submissions on the Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Video Evidence and Other Measures) Bill 2005 (‘the Bill’). The Commission welcomes the opportunity to make this submission and thanks the Committee for its invitation. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
National Security Legislation Amendment Bill 2005
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘the Commission’) has been invited by the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee (‘the Committee’) to make submissions on the National Security Legislation Amendment Bill 2005 (‘the Bill’). The Commission welcomes the opportunity to make this submission and thanks the Committee for its invitation. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission: MIGRATION LITIGATION REVIEW
1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘the Commission’) has been invited to make submissions in relation to the Migration Litigation Review (‘the Review’), being conducted by Ms Hilary Penfold QC, First Parliamentary Counsel. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission: Sex Discrimination Amendment Bill (No 1) 2000 (Cth)
1.1 The amendments effected by the Sex Discrimination Amendment Bill (No 1) 2000 (Cth) ("the Amendment Bill") go to the core of the guarantee of non discrimination contained in the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) ("the SDA"). 1.2 The provisions of the Amendment Bill are of great concern to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ("the Commission") and the Sex Discrimination Commissioner ("the Commissioner") for a number of reasons outlined below. -
Legal14 December 2012Speech
Dignity, Fairness and Good Government: The Role of a Human Rights Act - Lord Bingham
It would clearly test to destruction the tolerance of the ordinary red-blooded Australian to have a Pom getting off the plane from London and telling them how to run their country. So I shall not presume to say how the current human rights debate in this country should be resolved. But perhaps I may contribute some thoughts, prompted by our own experience in the United Kingdom, acknowledging as I do so that the Australian context, while in some ways similar, is in others significantly different. -
29 January 2013Book page
Appendix A – Brief Description of ADFA
Stated purpose of ADFA ADFA is one of the ADF’s training establishments. Its stated purpose is to: provide military education and training for midshipmen and officer cadets for the purpose of developing their professional abilities and the qualities of character that are appropriate to officers of the Defence Force provide midshipmen and officer cadets with a balanced and liberal university ... -
Rights and Freedoms15 March 2013Speech
Human Rights from a religious viewpoint (with particular reference to religious liberty)
Ronald Wilson President Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission World Conference on Religion and Peace 2 February 1991 Monash University Speech notes Synopsis: I. Introduction II. United Nations Charter III. The Universal Declaration 1. Place of religious freedom among human rights (a) A matter of individual opinion? (b) A social and political right IV. The 1966 Covenants Freedom of religion ... -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
DDA conciliation: education
A man complained on behalf of his grandson, a year 6 school student, that reasonable adjustments were not being made to accommodate his disabilities including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. He was concerned that his grandson had been suspended on several occasions, and was frequently sent home from school early. -
Rights and Freedoms27 May 2021Video
Accessible technology: Human Rights and Technology 2021
New technology can make our community more inclusive – but we need smart design that works for everyone. The Australian Human Rights Commission's new report on Human Rights and Technology recommends new standards to ensure accessible technology for all, as Human Rights Commissioner Edward Santow explains. Read more: https://tech.humanrights.gov.au ... -
Rights and Freedoms27 May 2021Video
Accountable AI decision making: Human Rights and Technology 2021
Artificial Intelligence offers great opportunities – but it also has the potential to do great harm. The Australian Human Rights Commission’s new Human Rights and Technology report recommends safeguards to protect the community, as Human Rights Commissioner Ed Santow explains. Read more: https://tech.humanrights.gov.au ... -
Age Discrimination11 June 2021Video
Older Workers
Retaining older workers and maintaining a productive multigenerational workplace brings a host of benefits for businesses, including the retention of organisational knowledge, enhanced productivity, and diversity of skills and ideas. Read more at the Older Workers Resource Hub ... -
Rights and Freedoms3 September 2019Media Release
Statement by Human Rights Commissioner Edward Santow on the draft Religious Discrimination Bill
“For more than 20 years, the Australian Human Rights Commission has called for reform to prohibit all forms of discrimination on the basis of religious and other beliefs. “Any reform in this area must protect the human rights of all people in Australia, regardless of their religion, race, gender, sexual orientation or any other status. “We will be studying the content of the draft Bill closely ... -
Age Discrimination1 October 2020Video
Elder Abuse. Know the signs
If you experience, witness or suspect elder abuse, you can call the National Elder Abuse phone line for information, support and referrals. The National Elder Abuse phone line is Australia-wide, free and confidential. You can call the National Elder Abuse phone line on 1800ELDERHelp, 1800 353 374. More information on the campaign. ... -
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)
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Sex Discrimination13 October 2020Submission
Australia’s compliance with the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) 2018
Submission to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) -
Sex Discrimination13 October 2020Submission
Review of the early release of superannuation benefits (2018)
Submission to the Early Release Review, The Treasury
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