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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 July 2018Media ReleaseCommissioner June Oscar AO named NAIDOC Person of the Year
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO has been named the NAIDOC Person of the Year at the National NAIDOC Awards in Sydney. Commissioner Oscar received the award in recognition of her work championing the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, especially women and children, and her tireless work to preserve ancient languages… -
15 June 2015Book page
4 The role of business and employers
Businesses and employers benefit from promoting human rights and preventing discrimination within their organisations. In many businesses and organisations, there is already a good understanding of the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Proven benefits include access to a larger talent pool, increased productivity, improved job satisfaction and customer engagement, higher rates… -
15 June 2015Book page
4 The role of business and employers
Businesses and employers benefit from promoting human rights and preventing discrimination within their organisations. In many businesses and organisations, there is already a good understanding of the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Proven benefits include access to a larger talent pool, increased productivity, improved job satisfaction and customer engagement, higher rates… -
14 December 2012Book page
Freedom of Religion and Belief in the 21st Century - Discussion Paper (2008)
Submissions are invited on issues of Freedom of Religion and Belief in the 21st Century in Australia. In particular we are interested in your responses to any or all of the questions in the Discussion Paper, as well as any other issues of concern. -
Sex Discrimination
9 July 2018Media ReleaseSubmissions to the National Inquiry into sexual harassment in Australian workplaces open today.
The National Inquiry, led by the Australian Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins, is seeking submissions from individuals and organisations across the country about their experiences relating to workplace sexual harassment. “There is enormous international interest in the work we are doing in Australia. This National Inquiry is the first of its kind in the world and will be closely -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
13 March 2013Webpage
Inquiries
Stolen Children inquiry (1997) One of the inquiries the Commission is best known for is the 1997 inquiry into the removal of children from Indigenous families, also known as the Stolen Generation. Report of the Inquiry- Bringing them home. Indigenous Deaths in Custody (1996) The Commission prepared a report for the Indigenous Deaths in Custody Inquiry. Indigenous Deaths in Custody 1989-1996 … -
Commission – General
19 August 2016WebpageRobynne Quiggin - Deputy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
Ms Robynne Quiggin Former Deputy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner 2016 - 2017 Robynne Quiggin was the Deputy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner from 1 August 2016 to 9 February 2017. Robynne is a Wiradjuri lawyer and has worked across legal and policy areas of relevance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians… -
Rights and Freedoms
9 April 2014SpeechThe freedom wars and the future of human rights in Australia
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Employers13 February 2015Quick Guide
Carers
Caring responsibilities can include caring for young children, for children or adults with disabilities, mental illness, chronic illness, or for older people. Many employees will have caring responsibilities at different times in their lives. Employers have an obligation to avoid discrimination against carers in some circumstances. Under the Sex Discrimination Act, it is against the law for … -
17 September 2013Book page
Our Agenda
There is no simple way to solve complex human rights issues. From the challenges that face a person with a disability seeking independent living, through immigration detention policy, the promotion of human rights must address issues for individuals as well as the need for broader, systemic change. That is why the Commission uses a range of integrated approaches, while also focussing on… -
17 September 2013Book page
Our Agenda
There is no simple way to solve complex human rights issues. From the challenges that face a person with a disability seeking independent living, through immigration detention policy, the promotion of human rights must address issues for individuals as well as the need for broader, systemic change. That is why the Commission uses a range of integrated approaches, while also focussing on… -
Commission – General
9 May 2019Webpage
Accessibility
"The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect." - Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmissions in response to Queensland Rail application for exemption: allocated spaces on tilt train
Submissions in response to Queensland Rail application for exemption: allocated spaces on tilt train See also notice of inquiry Accessible Public Transport Jurisdictional Committee (MS Word) -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012WebpageDDA guide: What's it all about
The Federal Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA) provides protection for everyone in Australia against discrimination based on disability. -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Parental Leave
Guidelines for employers about parental leave. -
13 April 2015Book page
Our Agenda
There is no simple way to solve complex human rights issues. From the challenges that face a person with a disability seeking independent living, through to immigration detention policy, the promotion of rights and freedoms must address issues for individuals as well as the need for broader, systemic change. The Commission uses a range of integrated approaches, while also focusing on… -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013Webpage
Freedom of information, opinion and expression
The ICCPR safeguards freedom of expression and opinion, vital for democratic societies. Find out how legal restrictions apply. -
24 April 2015Book page
3 Promotion and protection of human rights on the ground
3.1 Equality before the law and non-discrimination (a) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has yet to be implemented in law, policy and practice. [12] Recommendation: The Commission recommends that Government develop, in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, a National Strategy to give effect to the -
Legal
1 June 2021Webpage
Legislation
Explore the legal and policy framework related to human rights, including international conventions and domestic anti-discrimination laws. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Protection of the rights of the child in the context of migration (2010)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is Australia’s national human rights institution, established by the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth).