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Commission – General
19 August 2013WebpageRace Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommasane
Learn about Dr Tim Soutphommasane, who was Race Discrimination Commissioner from 2013 to 2018 and a political philosopher prior to joining the Commission. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012WebpageGuidelines on application of the Premises Standards
The Disability (Access to Premises - buildings) Standards 2010 (the Premises Standards) commence on 1 May 2011. Any application for a building approval for a new building or upgrade of an existing building on or after that date will trigger the application of the Premises Standards. -
Legal
21 October 2015PublicationRahimi (deceased) v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
View a report into the arbitrary detention case of Rahimi (deceased) v Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Immigration and Border Protection. -
Legal
21 October 2015Publication
HG v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
[2015] AusHRC 95 -
Children's Rights
14 December 2012WebpageChildren and young people
In the 2006, there were 6.64 million people living in Australia under the age of 25. This is about one third of the population.[26] In June 2009 there were 4.19 million children under 15 years of age, almost 20% of the total population. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Decision on application for temporary exemption
The Australian Human Rights Commission (‘the Commission') gives notice of its decision, on 31 January 2012, on an application by the Australasian Railways Association on behalf of its members for further temporary exemptions pursuant to section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act and part 33A of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport. -
Employers11 February 2015Webpage
A quick guide to Australian discrimination laws
Explore key information about Australia's anti-discrimination laws for employers. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: ‘Women as Agents of Change’: Balancing the scales
I would like to begin by also acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. I pay my respects to their elders past and present. In particular, I would like to acknowledge the inspirational work of so many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women who have been agents of change, be they barristers, lawyers, judges, litigants or… -
14 December 2012Book page
Organisational excellence - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
Over the last year, the Commission has confirmed its strategic focus for the next 3 years. A new Strategic Plan was introduced from 1 July 2011 for the period to 30 June 2014. The 4 strategic goals for the period focus on: -
11 February 2013Speech
Human Rights Day Oration - delivered by the Honourable James Spigelman AC QC
The Human Rights Day Oration was delivered by James Spigelman, Chairman of the ABC and former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of NSW from 1998 until 2011. His keynote speech tackled the topical issue of ‘Where do we draw the line between hate speech and free speech?’ -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
9 July 2013WebpageRefugees with adverse security assessments page
View the Commission's concerns about the treatment of refugees, including those who have received adverse security assessments from ASIO. -
13 April 2015Book page
Our work plan for 2014-15
Priority: Human rights education and promotion We work to build awareness of rights and freedoms across the community, encouraging a culture of respect and responsibility that values dignity. To make this a reality, the Commission creates a range of community engagement and human rights education programs to engage with a broad cross-section of the community. We use tools such as social… -
14 December 2012Book page
Section 8 - Protection from discrimination on the basis of sex and/or gender identity - Addressing sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity discrimination: Consultation Report (2011)
The consultation was directly concerned with how protection from discrimination on the basis of sex and/or gender identity might be included in federal law. Section 6 above outlines what the consultation heard about the benefits of such protections. This part outlines: -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Revised application for exemption under DDA section 55: Broadcast television captioning
The Commission has received an application (attached, MS Word format) on behalf of free to air broadcaster networks channels 7, 9, 10, ABC TV and SBS Television for temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act regarding captioning of television programs. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Disability Discrimination Commissioner
Graeme Innes was Australia's Disability Discrimination Commissioner from 2005 - July 2014 . During that time he has also served as Australia's Human Rights Commissioner for three and a half years and as Race Discrimination Commissioner for two years. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
8 November 2013Project
Refugees with adverse security assessments
Refugees with adverse security assessments face indefinite detention. -
14 December 2012Book page
About the Commission - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
We have statutory responsibilities under these laws, including to investigate and conciliate complaints of alleged discrimination and breaches of human rights recognised under international conventions to which Australia is a party and to promote and protect these human rights generally. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Consultation on exposure draft National Human Rights Action Plan
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Attorney-General’s Department on the exposure draft of a new Human Rights National Action Plan which the Department has issued for comment. -
Employers18 February 2015Webpage
Toolkits, guidelines and other resources
Learn about resources available to promote diversity and prevent discrimination in your workplace. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Age and Disability Discrimination Commissioner The Hon Susan Ryan AO
The Hon Susan Ryan AO Former Commissioner, 2011-2016 Susan Ryan was appointed as Australia’s first Age Discrimination Commissioner on 30 July 2011 for a five year term. Susan Ryan was also the Disability Discrimination Commissioner, from 12 July 2014. Up until her appointment as Commissioner, she had been Women’s Ambassador for ActionAid Australia and chaired the Australian Human Rights…