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14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2005 : Media Release : Social Justice Commissioner argues a different approach to the Indigenous land tenure debate
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commissioner, Tom Calma, argues in the Native Title Report 2005 that the Australian Government's proposal to encourage individual leases on Indigenous land will not necessarily lead to improved economic outcomes for Indigenous people. -
6 February 2024Conciliation register
2022-10-14
The complainant was employed on a casual basis as a driver for a goods transport company. She alleged that when her partner told the operations manager that she was pregnant, he said words to the effect that "we can't have pregnant chicks working here" and she was not offered any more work. The company denied that the alleged statement was made and said the complainant was not offered work because ... -
International6 February 2024News story
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights: 75 Years On
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8 February 2024Conciliation register
2022-10-03
The complainant has osteoarthritis and uses lifts to accommodate resulting mobility difficulties. She alleged lifts at the respondent shopping centre were unavailable for an extended period, restricting her access to services on different levels. On being notified of the complaint, the shopping centre indicated a willingness to try to resolve the complaint by conciliation. The complaint was ... -
8 February 2024Conciliation register
2022-10-04
The complainant’s six-year-old son has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder and developmental delay. The complainant alleged the respondent independent school did not allow her son to attend the first week of kindergarten because he may scare other children and then would only allow him to attend school for three hours per day. The complainant also alleged that the ... -
Children's Rights13 February 2024Media Release
AHRC welcomes announcement of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Commissioner
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the Federal Government’s announcement today that a new position will be created for a National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Commissioner. Advocates and peak bodies representing Australia’s First Nations children have long sought a National Commissioner to promote the rights, interests and wellbeing of First Nations children and ... -
Legal14 February 2024Publication
Mr Jdid v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)(2024)
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Race Discrimination19 February 2024Media Release
Anti-racism grant to support communities affected by war in Gaza
The Australian Human Rights Commission will undertake further anti-racism work to support communities in Australia affected by the war in Gaza and the Middle East, supported by a $2 million grant from the Commonwealth. The grant responds to an increase in racism targeting Palestinian, Muslim, Arab, and Jewish communities within Australia since the outbreak of the conflict. Australian Human Rights ... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2004: Index
During 2004, the Federal Government announced substantial changes to the way that it delivers services to Indigenous communities and how it engages with Indigenous peoples. The new changes included the abolition of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services (ATSIS) and the transfer of all Indigenous specific programs to mainstream government departments. -
Technology and Human Rights21 February 2024Submission
Human Rights Responses to Cybercrime
Learn more about how cybercrime can lead to human rights violations and how Australia can take a human-rights-centred approach. -
LGBTIQ+22 February 2024Media Release
Call for Submissions: Current and emerging threats to TGD human rights
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Legal22 February 2024Submission
Review of ASIO's compulsory questioning powers
The Australian Human Rights Commission (Commission) makes this submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) in relation to its Review into Division 3 of Part III of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 . ... -
Technology and Human Rights23 February 2024Submission
Australia and Lethal Autonomous Weaponry
Learn more about Australia's approach to lethal autonomous weapons systems and what this means for human rights. -
Technology and Human Rights28 February 2024Opinion piece
Let’s not elevate brain tech over our humanity
Learn more about how Neuralink's successful implantation could raise human rights issues about neurotechnology. -
1 March 2024Event
Livestream the Launch of Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute
Launch of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute and Change Agenda for First Nations Gender Justice Livestream Join us virtually to celebrate the official launch of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute, and the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Change Agenda for First Nations Gender Justice! This historic event will be accessible via l ivestream from 6:15pm (AEDT) on Tuesday 19 March 2024 . This is a free online ... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2003: Index
Native Title Report 2003 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Contents Contents PDF Summary : Summary PDF Introduction : Introduction PDF Chapter 1: Native title and the right to development : Chapter 1 PDF The right to development Non-discriminatory Development Participatory Development Culture and Development Development that realises economic, social and cultural rights Self-Determined Development Sustainable. -
Race Discrimination4 March 2024Media Release
Giridharan Sivaraman commences as Race Discrimination Commissioner
Australia’s new Race Discrimination Commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, said a united approach to anti-racism was essential if our society is to better address and ultimately dismantle systemic racial discrimination in all its forms. Commissioner Sivaraman, who commenced in the role today, said his immediate priority will be to progress a National Anti-Racism Framework as a central reference point ... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice5 March 2024Media Release
Commission welcomes new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the appointment of Katie Kiss as the new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. Ms Kiss is a proud Kaanju and Birri/Widi woman who grew up in Rockhampton, Central Queensland on the lands of the Darumbal People. She is currently the Executive Director of the Interim Truth and Treaty Body supporting Queensland’s Path to ... -
Children's Rights4 March 2024Submission
Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity
Learn more about the human right to climate change and the Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Climate Equity) Bill 2023. -
Commission – General4 March 2024E-bulletin (Monthly)
March 2024: Commission news | President's letter
Commissioner June Oscar AO finishes her term as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Social Justice Commissioner early next month. Friday 8 March marks International Women’s Day, and Sex Discrimination Commissioner Anna Cody will attend the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women in New York.
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