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11 February 2014Book page
5 Conclusion
This report has identified a range of problems that exist in the criminal justice system which result in people with disabilities not enjoying equality before the law. Despite much good work and the best intentions, people with disabilities are not treated appropriately in the criminal justice system. Throughout the consultation process the Commission heard that in order to ensure equality before ... -
11 February 2014Book page
Appendix A – Services and Programs
Listed below are examples of services and programs brought to the Commission’s attention. Aboriginal Visitors Scheme (WA) This is an independent prison visitor scheme where an Aboriginal volunteer is appointed to monitor the treatment of Aboriginal people held in custody and police lock ups. They offer basic counselling and will inform the Officer in Charge of any urgent medical needs ( http://www ... -
11 February 2014Book page
Appendix B – Australia’s international human rights context
Australia has agreed to be bound by and comply in good faith with international human rights law. It has done this by ratifying international human rights treaties International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) ... -
11 February 2014Book page
Appendix C – Meetings and Submissions
The Australian Human Rights Commission held public meetings in each State and Territory. In addition the Commission conducted 114 individual meetings. These meetings were held with people with disabilities, their families and carers, Attorneys-General, members of the police forces, correctives services and judiciaries, disability advocacy peak-bodies, community groups, and academic, medical and ... -
Disability Rights
13 February 2014Opinion pieceHuman rights: everyone, everywhere, everyday
Maria has cerebral palsy and little speech. She wanted to tell police about a sexual assault, but there was no communication support worker to help with the statement. The police relied on Maria's parents to provide communication support. Maria was uncomfortable giving personal details of the assault to police in front of her parents, so her evidence was incomplete. This caused problems for the ... -
Commission – General
17 February 2014WebpageHuman Rights Commissioner, Mr Tim Wilson
Learn about Tim Wilson, who was Human Rights Commissioner from 2014 until 2016 and was known to proudly defend universal and individual human rights. -
Legal
14 February 2023SubmissionPublic Interest Disclosure Amendment (Review) Bill 2022
The Australian Human Rights Commission (Commission) makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in relation to its inquiry into the Public Interest Disclosure Amendment (Review) Bill 2022 (Cth) (Bill). ... -
Legal
8 March 2023Publication
Andrwas v The Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)
Mr Andrwas v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs) [2023] AusHRC 147 Report into a safe place of detention Australian Human Rights Commission 2023 ... -
Legal
20 March 2023Submission
Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws
The Australian Human Rights Commission (Commission) makes this submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) in relation to its inquiry into Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws. ... -
Legal
12 January 2022Submission
Review of the Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Act 2019 (Cth)
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security in relation to its statutory review of the operation, effectiveness and implications of the Counter-Terrorism (Temporary Exclusion Orders) Act 2019 (Cth), as required by s 29(1)(cc) of the Intelligence Services Act 2001 (Cth). ... -
Legal
16 March 2022Submission
International Labour Organization Protocol of 2014 to Forced Labour Convention 1930 (No. 29)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties inquiry into the International Labour Organization Protocol of 2014 to Forced Labour Convention 1930 (No. 29) (Forced Labour Protocol). ... -
Legal
13 May 2022Submission
Inquiry into the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 and related bills (Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs)
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in relation to its inquiry into the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 (Cth), Religious Discrimination (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2021 (Cth), and the Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (Cth). ... -
Legal
13 May 2022Submission
Review into Division 105A of the Criminal Code (post sentence orders)
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor in relation to its Review into Division 105A of the Criminal Code, dealing with the imposition of post sentence orders on terrorist offenders. ... -
Legal
28 September 2022Publication
Ms RC v Commonwealth (Department of Home Affairs)(2022)
Report into arbitrary detention. -
Legal
8 November 2022Submission
Inquiry into the National Anti-Corruption Commission Legislation
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Joint Select Committee in relation to its inquiry into the National Anti-Corruption Commission Legislation, being the National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022 and the National Anti-Corruption Commission (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2022. ... -
Legal
12 January 2022Submission
Inquiry into the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 and related bills (Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights)
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights in relation to its inquiry into the Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 (Cth), Religious Discrimination (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2021 (Cth), and the Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2021 (Cth). ... -
Legal
18 November 2022Publication
Mr Vakhabov v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)
Report into a safe place of detention - Australian Human Rights Commission 2022. ... -
Legal
12 January 2022Submission
The performance and integrity of Australia's administrative review system
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs References Committee in relation to its inquiry into the performance and integrity of Australia's administrative review system. ... -
Legal
1 December 2022Media Release
Artificial intelligence and anti-discrimination: Major new publication
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and the Actuaries Institute (Institute) today said while artificial intelligence (AI) promises faster and smarter decision making, safeguards are needed to prevent potential discrimination. -
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8 June 2021Submission
Inquiry into the efficacy, fairness, timeliness and costs of visas for family reunion
The Commission makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in relation to its inquiry into the efficacy, fairness, timeliness and costs of the processing and granting of visa classes which provide for or allow for family and partner reunions. ...