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Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law: Update Information for 12 January 2009
Update Information 12 January 2009 Back to index This table lists changes to FDL Online to assist regular users keep track of developments in the law. Updated section(s) of FDL Online Case name Chapter 3: The Racial Discrimination Act 3.2.2(a)(iii): 'Based on' and intention to discriminate House & Anor v Queanbeyan Community Radio Station [2008] FMCA 897 3.6: Vicarious liability House & Anor v ... -
Education4 April 2016Webpage
Women's Rights
Women’s rights are human rights. Learn about gender equality and violence against women in Australia. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006: Recommendations
In accordance with the functions set out in section 46C(1) (a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), this report includes 8 recommendations – 3 in relation to the accessibility of mainstream services under the new arrangements for Indigenous affairs, 1 in relation to engaging with Indigenous communities under the new arrangements for Indigenous affairs and 4 in relation to international developments on the rights of indigenous peoples. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Employment and Disability: Issues Paper 4
There are several different questions that need to be addressed to foster equality of opportunity for people with disabilities in employment. These questions include: -
14 December 2012Book page
Indigenous Deaths in Custody: Introduction to Analysis of Case Studies
Chapter 5. Introduction Chapter 6. Police Practices Chapter 7. Imprisonment and Courts Chapter 8. Custodial Conditions Chapter 9. Juveniles Chapter 10. Post-Death Investigations Appendix: Government Implementation -
Employers19 February 2015Quick Guide
Vicarious Liability
Employers can be held legally responsible for acts of discrimination or harassment that occur in the workplace or in connection with a person’s employment. This is known as ‘vicarious liability.’ For example, employers can be held vicariously liable for discrimination and harassment that occurs at: employer-sponsored events, such as seminars, conferences and training workshops work-related social ... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Social Justice Report 2001
Social Justice Report 2001 Contents Summary of the Social Justice Report 2001 Letter of submission Recommendations Chapter 1: Ten years on from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody Chapter 2: Mutual obligation, welfare reform and Indigenous participation: a human rights perspective Chapter 3: Indigenous governance and community capacity-building Chapter 4: Laws mandating minimum terms of imprisonment (‘mandatory sentencing’)... -
1 February 2013Webpage
About the Photo Competition
What are Human Rights? | Categories | Prizes | Display | Previous competitions This photo competition will explore the theme of Home , and we will showcase here and on our Flickr website a selection of the best photos you send us. There will be two categories of entries: Under 18, and 18 & over. Closing date for the competition was Saturday September 30, 2017 Theme: Home The theme for this year's ... -
Human Resources18 March 2015Webpage
CEO Message
As the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, I would like to welcome you to the careers section of our website. If your career aspirations involve building awareness, shifting attitudes, influencing laws and policies then you are in the right place. A career at the Commission means you will contribute towards real and lasting change in Australia. Working at the Commission presents ... -
15 July 2014Book page
Chapter 1: How far have we come? Looking back on 20 years of the Social Justice Commissioner role
1.1 Introduction This year marks 20 years since the establishment of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner (Social Justice Commissioner) role under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth). When I first started in this position I was asked if any of the previous Commissioners had left any words or notes of advice. I answered them ‘no, but they all left ... -
Commission – General9 May 2019Webpage
Copyright
COMMISSION COPYRIGHT NOTICE ADAPTED FROM THE TEMPLATE RECOMMENDED FOR THE COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT BY THE AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENTS OPEN ACCESS AND LICENSING FRAMEWORK (AusGOAL) COPYRIGHT NOTICE © Australian Human Rights Commission 2019. The Commonwealth of Australia supports and encourages the reuse of its information (including data), and the Australian Human Rights Commission endorses the use of ... -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC - Annual Report 2001 - 2002: Statement from the President
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission occupies a unique place in Australian society. It sits independent of Government, yet it is not what is traditionally known as a non-government organisation (NGO) or an advocate. -
14 December 2012Book page
Photos of immigration detention facilities
The Commission conducts visits to Australia’s immigration detention facilities in order to monitor conditions in the facilities. The Commission’s aim is to ensure that conditions meet internationally accepted human rights standards. -
Sex Discrimination20 May 2016Project
University sexual assault and sexual harassment project
The Australian Human Rights Commission has undertaken a National University Student Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice25 August 2022Speech
Sir Wallace Kyle Oration
Jalangurru lanygu balangarri. Yaningi Yatharra ngindaji muwayi indirranggu, Kaurna yani U. It is wonderful to be here with you today on Noongar Boodja country. I would also like to acknowledge all the country from around this state and beyond that people may joining in from online. My deepest respects to all our elders past, present and emerging. I would like to express my thanks to Michelle Scott ... -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Temporary exemptions under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
Section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (the Disability Discrimination Act) gives the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) the power to grant temporary exemptions from certain provisions of the Disability Discrimination Act. Section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act provides as follows. -
Children's Rights25 September 2013Speech
Bullying, Young People and the Law
A speech by Megan Mitchell, Children's Commissioner. Research shows that 27 per cent of young people report they are bullied every two weeks or more, and about 1 in 10 Australian people experience cyber bullying on a regular basis. -
14 December 2012Book page
DIAC Response to Commission
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship welcomes this most recent report of inspections of its immigration detention facilities by the Human Rights Commissioner. -
14 December 2012Book page
Foreword
It has become apparent to the Australian Human Rights Commission that employers and managers are supportive of workers with mental illness. However, there is a need for guidance on how to do this better. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2006: Information Sheet 4 - Case studies
Specific examples The Memorandum of Understanding between the Minerals Council of Australia, the Australian Government and the East Kimberley Regional Partnership Agreement, discussed in Chapter 3 of the report, describes a collaborative approach to support Indigenous economic development in eight trial sites across Australia.