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Sex Discrimination14 December 2012Publication
Pregnancy Guidelines (2001)
The Pregnancy Guidelines follow the Commission's Report of the National Inquiry into Pregnancy and Work, Pregnant and Productive: It's a right not a privilege to work while pregnant, commissioned by the federal Attorney-General in August 1998. -
Rights and Freedoms18 November 2016Speech
National Faith and Civil Marriage Equality Forum
National Faith and Civil Marriage Equality Forum Hosted by Australians 4 Equality Main Committee Room, Parliament House, Canberra Edward Santow, Human Rights Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission Check against Delivery Introduction My late father used to talk about our family’s motley religious heritage. Dad’s mother was Anglican, his step-mother was a Quaker and his father, my ... -
Children's Rights21 November 2016Speech
Children's Week Address: Don't be scared - it's just information!
Introduction I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Arrernte people, and pay my respects to elders past, present and future. I would also like to thank Geraldine for the Welcome to Country, and to Tiara for her fabulous emceeing here tonight. It is a pleasure to be here today to give the address at this Gala dinner in beautiful Alice Springs ... -
LGBTIQ+22 November 2016Speech
Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance Harmony Park, Goulburn St, Surry Hills Edward Santow, Human Rights Commissioner Check against delivery Acknowledgements Gadigal people of the Eora Nation Elders in the trans community, past and present. In particular, those people who have been victims of hate crimes and those who have faced, and continue to face, discrimination, vilification and harassment in the ... -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Information Publication Scheme Plan (2011)
Established in 1986, the Australian Human Rights Commission is a statutory organisation that exercises functions under federal laws that govern; age, disability, racial and sex discrimination human rights and equal opportunity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice. -
Rights and Freedoms23 November 2016Opinion piece
Striking the right balance on free speech
Discover how a former Human Rights Commissioner was asked whether the Racial Discrimination Act impinges on freedom of expression under international law. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Freedom of Information
Any person, which includes persons resident in Australia or abroad, whether or not they are Australian citizens, companies, prisoners or children may make a Freedom of Information request. -
Rights and Freedoms29 November 2016Speech
Human rights in action: the role of social workers in detention
Speech to Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) Queensland State Social Work Conference University of Queensland, St Lucia Campus – Lecture Theatre Room 234, Parnell Building Check against delivery Acknowledgements: the traditional Aboriginal owners of the land, the Turrbal and Jagera people Australian Association of Social Workers and Professor Karen Healy AM (National President) ... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
Fourth Edition of Indigenous Legal Issues: Commentary and Materials
I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal People, the traditional owners and custodians of the Eora Nation and pay my respects to their elders past and present. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
2009 Speech: NSW Teacher's Federation Conference
I begin by paying my respects to the Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation, the traditional owners of the land where we gather today. I pay my respects to your elders, to the ancestors, and to those who have come before us. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
NAIDOC Week Oration to Senior NSW Police
Firstly, I’d like to begin by paying my respects to the Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation, the traditional owners of the land where we gather today. I pay my respects to your elders, to the ancestors and to those who have come before us. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
2009 Speech: Bilingual Education
Good morning friends, supporters, Dr’s Peter Toyne and Lester-Irabinna Rigney and distinguished guests. I would also like to acknowledge my Indigenous sisters and brothers who have travelled here to be with us and to share your experiences and stories. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
‘Partnership builds success’ An Indigenous perspective of educational partnerships (2009)
I would like to acknowledge the Kaurna People, the traditional owners and custodians of the Adelaide Plains and pay my respects to their elders past and present. Thank you Uncle Lewis O’Brien for your warm and generous welcome. -
Race Discrimination6 December 2021Publication
Ismaع: Listen report (2004)
National consultations on eliminating prejudice against Arab and Muslim Australians -
Business and Human Rights6 December 2021Publication
Resources, energy and modern slavery: Practical responses to managing risks to people (2021)
A guide to help the resources and energy sectors respond effectively to the Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth). -
Business and Human Rights6 December 2021News story
Combatting modern slavery in the resources and energy sectors
A new guide to help the resources and energy sectors manage their modern slavery risks is now available: Resources, energy and modern slavery: Practical responses to managing risks to people. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 1998 : Appendix 4: Summary of Governments' Responses to Recommendations
This table provides a collective overview of the responses made by governments to the Inquiry's Recommendations. Analysis of government responses together with details of individual government initiatives, where they are known, are provided in the body of the Implementation Report. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006: Media Release - Government approach to Indigenous affairs seriously flawed
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Tom Calma has called on the federal Government to address serious flaws in their Indigenous affairs programs and services. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006: Information Sheet 1: What makes good Indigenous policy?
There is an urgent need for sound policy in Indigenous affairs. Chapter 1 of the Social Justice Report 2006 considers what some of the key elements of good Indigenous policy making are. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006: Information Sheet 2: The challenge of equal access to mainstream services
New arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs (introduced as of 1 July 2004) transferred responsibility for the administration of Indigenous specific programs to mainstream government departments. The new arrangements aim to remove, or at least reduce, the barriers that prevent Indigenous peoples from accessing existing mainstream services on an equitable basis. This objective has been called ‘harnessing the mainstream’.
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