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Commission – General14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 2010-2011
I have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of the Australian Human Rights Commission for the period ending 30 June 2011. The report has been prepared pursuant to section 45 of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 and in accordance with the requirements of section 70 of the Public Service Act 1999. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
I have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of the Australian Human Rights Commission for the period ending 30 June 2010. The report has been prepared pursuant to section 45 of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 and in accordance with the requirements of section 70 of the Public Service Act 1999. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice25 February 2016Publication
Mornington Island Review Report
This review is a follow-up to Mornington: A Report by the Federal Race Discrimination Commissioner, released in April 1993. That Report was the result of a two-and-a-half year investigation into a range of issues affecting Aboriginal people living on Mornington Island in far north Queensland. -
Employers29 February 2016Webpage
Successful strategies to support working parents
While compliance with legal obligations assists business to create workplaces that support working parents, several organisations have taken this a step further by implementing innovative, leading practices that advance this goal. Supporting working parents through targeted strategies can reduce business costs related to recruitment, retraining and restructures, widen the talent pool, increase ... -
Commission – General14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 2008-2009: Australian Human Rights Commission
This is my first annual report as President of the Australian Human Rights Commission. Since commencing my five-year term in October of last year, the people with whom I have met, the stories that I have listened to, and the community centres and immigration detention facilities that I have visited have strengthened my resolve to encourage a better understanding of the place of human rights in Australia. In particular, I am determined to encourage widespread recognition of the relevance of human rights for all people, no matter who they are, where they live or what their circumstances. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice1 March 2016Publication
Toomelah Review (1989)
On 15 June 1988 the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission released the Toomelah Report, containing the results of its inquiry into the social and material needs of Aborigines in the New South Wales/Queensland border towns of Toomelah and Boggabilla. The Commission undertook at the time to review progress on the implementation of the Recommendations six months after its release. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Gama
You can explore a report by the Australian Human Rights Commission regarding Qantas v Gama in relation to the Racial Discrimination Act (1975). -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice6 November 2017Webpage
Women and Girls - Your voice
Women's Voices Magnolia Maymuru - Project Ambassador ... -
Commission – General7 November 2017Media Release
Finalists announced for Young People's Medal
A diverse range of finalists will be vying for the 2017 Young People’s Medal, with judges revealing their top five nominees. “I congratulate this outstanding group of young people for their dedication to advancing human rights,” said Commission President, Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher. They are: Georgie Stone Georgie is a transgender advocate who at the age of 10, was the youngest person to ... -
Commission – General8 November 2017Media Release
Media Award Finalists
This year saw a substantial increase in the number of nominations for the Media Award. “The large number of nominations for the media category is testament to the strength of Australian journalism despite a rapidly changing media landscape. “It is encouraging that so many journalists are producing high quality work on human rights issues,” said President Rosalind Croucher. The 5 finalists are: The ... -
Sex Discrimination8 November 2017Publication
Unleashing the power of gender equality (2017)
Priorities of Kate Jenkins - Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Bropho
3. HREOC makes no submissions about the factual findings. These submissions are concerned with the proper legal tests to apply and not the application of the facts under those tests. -
Rights and Freedoms10 November 2017Media Release
Finalists announced – Individual Community Award
Five outstanding Australians have been named as finalists for the 2017 Tony Fitzgerald Memorial Community Individual Award. “There are so many individuals working tirelessly to improve human rights in our communities,” said President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher. “This Award is a chance for impressive Australians to be recognised for their ... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice10 November 2017Speech
Practical Justice Initiative - Indigenous Lecture Series
Practical Justice Initiative Indigenous Lecture Series University of New South Wales June Oscar Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission Thursday 9 November 2017 Acknowledgements [Introduction in Bunuba] Jalangurru lanygu balanggarri. Yaningi warangira ngindaji yuwa muwayi ingirranggu, Bidjigal yani u. I would like to acknowledge the ... -
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’). -
Commission – General14 November 2017Media Release
Human Rights Medal finalists announced
The Australian Human Rights Commission has announced six finalists for the 2017 Human Rights Medal. Among them is Chrissie Foster and her husband Anthony. Sadly, Anthony passed away earlier this year, aged 64. The couple spent more than twenty years advocating and campaigning for survivors of child sex abuse, after two of their three daughters were abused by a Catholic priest in Melbourne. Their ... -
Business and Human Rights14 November 2017Publication
Statement of Support for an Australian Modern Slavery Act (2017)
Slavery is more prevalent today than at any time in human history. As leaders representing civil society, business, investors, academia and faith-based organisations, we support a unified approach in addressing modern slavery. We support the introduction of a Modern Slavery Act in Australia. This statement sets out some key principles to guide this reform process. Addressing modern slavery ... -
Rights and Freedoms15 November 2017Media Release
Human Rights Commission welcomes marriage postal survey result
Following the completion of the Federal Government postal survey on marriage reform, the Australian Human Rights Commission calls on Parliament to amend the Marriage Act so that civil marriage is available to all couples, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or intersex status. “This is an important step forward for the equality of LGBTI Australians,” said Human Rights ... -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Katinyeri
1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ("the Commission") by notice of motion dated 24 December 1997, has sought leave to intervene in these proceedings pursuant to ss.11(1)(o)of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth) ("the Act") relying upon the affidavit of Christopher Dominic Sidoti sworn on 24 December 1997. -
Commission – General15 November 2017Webpage
Winners and Finalists of the 2017 Human Rights Awards
Human Rights Medal The Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in Australia. The medal has a rich history of prestigious winners. WINNER: Johnathan Thurston NRL star Johnathan was recently named the 2018 Queensland Australian of the Year for his ongoing commitment to improving the life outcomes for Aboriginal and ...
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