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17 July 2013SubmissionAustralian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Visa Subclass 457 Integrity Review Issues Paper 3: Integrity and Exploitation
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17 July 2013Submission
Strengthening Human Rights Education in the Health and Physical Education Curriculum: Foundation to Year 10
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Rights and Freedoms
19 July 2013WebpageCommon law rights, human rights scrutiny and the rule of law
<h3>Common law rights, human rights scrutiny and the rule of law</h3> <p>Australia is unusual among common law countries in not having a Constitutional Charter or Bill of Rights.</p> <p>However, common law courts&nbsp;have power to provide significant protection of human rights principles including the rule of law, except where legislation specifically overrides this power.</p> -
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19 July 2013Webpage
Commission submissions: Coral Wilson
<h2>IN THE SUPREME COURT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA</h2> <p>No. CIV 1522 of 2013</p> <p><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">IN THE MATTER of an application for a Writ of Certiorari against the Honourable Joseph Michael Francis MLA the Minister for Corrective Services for the State of Western Australia and Ian Johnson the Chief Executive Officer of the Department of Corrective Serves; ex parte Coral Wilson</span></p> <p>BETWEEN:</p> <p><strong><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">CORAL WILSON </span></strong><span style="line-height: 1.538em;">Applicant</span></p> <p>- and -</p> -
Sex Discrimination
22 July 2013PublicationAudit Report: Review into the Treatment of Women at ADFA
On 3 November 2011 the Report on the Review into the Treatment of Women at the Australian Defence Force Academy was tabled in the Australian Parliament. It contained 31 recommendations. This Audit has provided an important and unique opportunity to examine the extent to which these recommendations have been implemented, and to identify the further cultural reform work that should be undertaken. The ongoing implementation of the Review’s recommendations will ensure that ADFA continues to build an inclusive and positive culture where all undergraduates can thrive. -
22 July 2013Book page
A Message from the Commissioner
<p>As a place where the future leaders of the Australian Defence Force are trained, what happens at ADFA has profound significance for Defence and for our nation.</p> <p>It is now more than one year since the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Review made a series of recommendations to improve the treatment of women at ADFA. These wide-ranging recommendations targeted many aspects of life at ADFA as well as addressing ADFA’s place within the Australian Defence Force. The ADF agreed to implement the recommendations in the Report – 30 in full and one in principle.</p> -
22 July 2013Book page
Terms of Reference
<p>The Review’s Terms of Reference were developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission after consultation with the ADF. The Terms of Reference requested the Review Panel, led by the Sex&nbsp;Discrimination Commissioner, to review, report and make recommendations on:</p> -
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 1: Audit Approach
<p>The Report of the Review into the Treatment of Women at ADFA (November 2011) (ADFA Report) made 31 wide ranging recommendations to effect significant cultural change.</p> <p>The ADF accepted all the recommendations made – 30 in full and one in principle.<sup>1</sup></p> <p>The Audit team does not expect that cultural change of the scale envisaged by the Review will have been achieved within 12 months. This is unrealistic. However the first 12 months are a critical window in which real change can commence or stall.</p> -
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 2: Summary of Audit Findings
<p>ADFA has made significant progress in implementing the Review’s recommendations. The senior leaders at ADFA are committed to cultural change and have worked with a view to embedding reforms.</p> <p>Further work is required in certain areas, including in the development and delivery of an evidence based sexual ethics program with an expert educator. Continued efforts are also required to separate concepts of equity and diversity from the complaints process. Ongoing training on and evaluation of the complaints process is required to ensure it is responsive and effective.</p> -
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 3: Methodology
<p>The Audit undertook qualitative and quantitative research and conducted an extensive review of all documentation which provided evidence of the implementation of recommendations.</p> <p>The Audit spoke to undergraduates, all members of the Review Implementation Team (RIT),1 members of the ADFA leadership team, military staff, academic staff, padres and international cadets. Initial interviews and focus groups with undergraduates and staff took place between 15 and 18 October 2012. Follow up interviews with key staff occurred throughout the Audit period.</p> -
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 4: Implementation of Review Recommendations
<p>This chapter outlines the structure and processes for implementing the Review’s recommendations. It&nbsp;describes the overarching framework and approach to reform at ADFA. This chapter also identifies risks to implementation of recommendations and the sustainability of cultural change.<sup>1</sup></p> <p>In summary:</p> -
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 5: ADFA’s Role and Purpose (Recommendations 1-5)
<h3><a id="Heading425" name="Heading425"></a> Key Finding of Review</h3> <p>The Review found that:</p> <blockquote><p>There needs to be a strong reaffirmation of ADFA as the centre of excellence for tri-Service education and training for junior officers. ADFA espouses excellence; however it lacks a well-articulated purpose and a clear vision. This inhibits it from realising its potential and, significantly, from integrating equality, diversity and inclusion in a meaningful way.<sup>1</sup></p></blockquote> -
Race Discrimination
11 June 2015Opinion piece40 years of the Racial Discrimination Act
Explore an opinion piece that celebrates 40 years of the Racial Discrimination Act by former Race Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommasane. -
Race Discrimination
2 November 2020News story
Racial Equality in the Time of Coronavirus: 2020 Kep Enderby Lecture
How has Australia’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic affected diverse communities? What lessons can be learned? And how can we ensure diverse communities are included in the road to recovery? Covid-19 has demonstrated the enduring importance of the Racial Discrimination Act and highlighted the right of all Australians to be able to live free from discrimination -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Learn about the different types of discrimination Indigenous Australians may experience in everyday life and how the Commission can help stop it. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
21 February 2013WebpageInternational Engagement with Indigenous Rights
Learn how Indigenous peoples are among the most vulnerable peoples in the world and how the Commission works to protect and promote their rights. -
Age Discrimination
5 June 2024SpeechParticipation in Public Life and Decision-Making Processes
Address by Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald: Intervention of the Australian Human Rights Commission to 14th session of the UN Open-Ended Working Group on Ageing. Delivered on 23 May 2024. -
14 December 2012Book page
Employment page
The Disability Discrimination Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against people with disabilities in employment, including recruitment, terms and conditions of employment, and dismissal or termination. -
Sex Discrimination
28 January 2013Webpage
Report on the Review into the Treatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force
<h2>Phase 2 of the Review into the Treatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force</h2><div><h3>Community Guide</h3><p><a href="/sites/default/files/community-guide.pdf">Download PDF&nbsp;</a>(1.2 mb)<br><a href="/sites/default/files/community-guide.doc">Download Word</a>&nbsp;(1.1 mb)&nbsp;</p></div> -
28 January 2013Webpage
2012 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
<div class="image-wrapper" style="position: relative; margin-bottom: 24px; font-size: 12px;"><img alt="Ian Thorpe OAM" height="340" src="http://www.humanrights.gov.au/hrawards/img/thorpe-header.jpg" width="740" loading="lazy"><br> <div class="caption-bottom" style="position: absolute; bottom: 0px; left: 0px; width: 720px; background-color: black; color: white; padding: 10px; opacity: 0.8;">Human Rights Medal 2012 winner Ian Thorpe OAM</div> </div>