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18 March 2024PublicationMr Lawrence v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)
Report into arbitrary interference with family and deprivation of the right to enter one’s own country -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012PublicationNative Title Report 2001
Appendix 2: Submission of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner to the Inquiry into Indigenous Land Use Agreements by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Native Title and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Fund -
Rights and Freedoms
19 September 2018Webpage
Rights and Freedoms
Learn how the Commission works to protect the right of all Australians to be treated with dignity and value as it lies at the foundation of human rights. -
19 March 2024Webpage
Speaking from Experience
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Commission – General
5 April 2024E-bulletin (Monthly)April 2024: Commission news | President's letter
Our Free + Equal project at the Castan Centre, conference and Rights On Time panel show in Sydney in June and new commissioners start. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2010: Executive Summary
It is with great pleasure that I present my second Native Title Report as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. I launched my first Report, the Native Title Report 2010 in February 2011. These reports are produced each year in accordance with the requirement under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (Native Title Act) for me to report annually on the impact of the Native Title Act on the exercise and enjoyment of the human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.[1] -
Race Discrimination
9 April 2024Webpage
Race Discrimination
Learn about racism, its impact, and how to combat it. Take action to build communities where people of all cultures and backgrounds feel safe, respected and included. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2010: Recommendations
That targeted research is undertaken to develop the evidence base and tools to address lateral violence as it relates to the native title system. This research should be supported by the Australian Government. -
Sex Discrimination
9 April 2024Media ReleaseSex Discrimination Commissioner assists Federal Court in Tickle v Giggle for Girls Pty Ltd case
Today, representatives from the Australian Human Rights Commission, including the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, will attend the hearing of Tickle v Giggle for Girls Pty Ltd at the Federal Court. Roxanne Tickle was refused access to a social networking app described as being ‘made for women by women’. Ms Tickle alleges that she was refused access because she is a trans woman, and that this ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2011: Chapter 1: Reviewing key developments in the Reporting Period
In this Chapter I review key developments within the native title system that occurred throughout the Reporting Period (1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011) and consider the impact of these events on the exercise and enjoyment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ human rights. -
Legal
15 April 2024Publication
Mr DL and Mr DM v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs) (2024)
Mr DL and Mr DM v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2024] AusHRC 160 Report into arbitrary detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2024 ... -
Legal
15 April 2024Publication
Mr OA, Miss OB and Mstr OC v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs)
Mr OA, Miss OB and Master OC v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2024] AusHRC 161 Report into arbitrary detention and arbitrary interference with family Australian Human Rights Commission 2024 ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2011: Chapter 2: Lateral violence in native title: our relationships over lands, territories and resources
A key priority throughout my five year term as Social Justice Commissioner is to strengthen and rebuild relationships within our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. -
Legal
15 April 2024Submission
Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs in relation to its inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Removals and Other Measures) Bill 2024 (Cth). ... -
Sex Discrimination
16 April 2024News story
Sex Discrimination Commissioner: Lehrmann ruling dispels rape myths
Australia’s Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Anna Cody, has welcomed the Federal Court ruling in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial against Network Ten, saying it dispelled damaging myths about rape and consent. “In his landmark finding, Justice Michael Lee quashed the false notion that a victim of sexual assault must behave in a ‘typical’ way,” Commissioner Cody said. “Victims vary greatly in ... -
Race Discrimination
17 April 2024News story
Race Discrimination Commissioner urges unity in wake of Sydney attacks
Australia’s Race Discrimination Commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, has urged communities to embrace compassion and reject division, following two stabbing attacks in Sydney this week. Commissioner Sivaraman extended his condolences to all impacted by the attack at the Christ The Good Shepherd Church in Wakeley, and the deadly stabbings at Westfield Bondi Junction.; “Like the rest of the country ... -
Rights and Freedoms
16 April 2024Media Release
Full program revealed for landmark gathering of Australian Human Rights Act supporters
Leading human rights advocates from across Australia and around the world are set to give a massive boost to efforts to introduce an Australian Human Rights Act at a historic forum in June during the Vivid Sydney festival. The final line-up of speakers has just been announced with more than 60 eminent experts, thought leaders, social justice advocates and community heroes set to provide a lively ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2011: Chapter 3: Giving effect to the Declaration
Indigenous peoples from all over the world have suffered the long-standing effects of colonisation. Consequently, we continue to struggle with the challenges that I have raised in this Report; particularly those that concern our identity, culture and access to and protection of our lands, territories and resources. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Refugee review
1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ("the Commission") seeks to make submissions to the Tribunal pursuant to paragraphs 11(1)(g), (o) and (p) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth) ("the HREOC Act"). -
Sex Discrimination
26 February 2018Media Release
Appalling behaviour at university residential colleges
As students and staff around Australia return to university, the Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins is urging Australian universities to continue the work needed to prevent sexual harassment and sexual assaults on campus. “Since the release of the landmark Change the course: National report on sexual assault and sexual harassment at Australian universities, my team and I have met with ...