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By this instrument, the Australian Human Rights Commission (‘the Commission’) rejects the application of Village Roadshow Limited, Amalgamated Holdings Ltd trading as Greater Union Cinemas, Event Cinemas and Birch Carroll & Coyle, Reading Cinemas Pty Limited and The Hoyts Corporation Pty Limited (the Applicants) for a temporary exemption pursuant to s 55(1) of the Disability Discrimination…

The Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent agency that investigates and resolves complaints about discrimination and breaches of human rights.

Everyone has the right to be respected and safe,[2] regardless of their race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.[3] Violence, harassment and bullying are violations of these fundamental human rights.

The Commission has an interest and expertise in relation to the rights of transgender persons generally, and transsexuals more particularly, as set out in paragraphs 7 and 12 of the affidavit of Catherine Branson filed on 27 April 2011. Accordingly it will be able to assist the Court by way of these written submissions and, if appropriate, by way of oral submissions.

In performing its functions, the Commission must take account of the principles embodied in the Family Responsibilities Convention, in particular those relating to:

I note from the Discussion Paper that the ALRC is proposing a new statutory regime in respect of the disclosure and admission of classified and security sensitive information in court and tribunal proceedings.

Notice for exemption: Shane Radburn The Australian Human Rights Commission has received an application from Mr Shane Radburn who runs a bus service under contract with Transport NSW. Mr Radburn seeks an exemption under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) and the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Transport Standards). Application Mr Radburn operates two bus …

Human Rights Medal Finalists - from left: Dorothy Hoddinott AO, Noel Tovey, Michael Traill AM, Dr John Falzon The Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in Australia. The medal has a rich history of prestigious winners. The finalists for 2014 are: Dorothy Hoddinott AO Dorothy Hoddinott AO is the principal of …

The Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent body which investigates and resolves complaints about discrimination and breaches of human rights.

The Declaration recognises the legitimate entitlement of Indigenous people to all human rights – based on principles of equality, partnership, good faith and mutual benefit...