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14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Social Justice Report 2002: Summary
The Social Justice Report 2002 discusses initiatives currently underway or in development at the federal, state and territory levels in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs. The report commends the following positive developments in Indigenous policy: -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2005 : Chapter 4 : Leasing on Indigenous land: a human rights appraisal
This report has focused on proposals for the leasing or alienation of Indigenous land, with a specific focus on the Indigenous Land Tenure Principles released by the National Indigenous Council (NIC). The purpose of this Chapter is to discuss these Principles from a human rights perspective, with a particular focus on the right to development. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
26 June 2019Speech‘Hear Us, See Us’ Photo Exhibition Launch
Welcome and Acknowledgements Jalangurru lanygu balangarri. Ngayininyanyjili Bunuba nhingi, Bunuba ngarri thangani wila ngira Yaningi. Matha wilinyagu thangani ngindaji yani u guru wiyi yani u biyirranggu ningi thangani wilawungay Yaningi. Thank you, Ambassador Mansfield. Welcome to you all and thank you for coming here today. It is custom in Australia to acknowledge country. Therefore, I… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageInquiry into the Native Title Amendment Bill (No 2) 2009 (Cth) (2009)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (the Committee) in its Inquiry into the Native Title Amendment Bill (No 2) 2009 (Cth) (the Bill). -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: The International Bill of Rights
Explore the International Bill of Rights, including the Universal Declaration and key covenants, and their impact on global human rights. Learn more with this fact sheet. -
14 April 2015Book page
5 Nations - Self-determination and a new era of Indigenous governance
5.1 Introduction 5.2 The importance of Nations 5.3 Framework for Indigenous governance 5.4 Community governance: a Nation building approach 5.5 Australian accounts of successful nation building 5.6 Voices of Nations, not just national voices 5.7 Conclusions and recommendations 5.1 Introduction Since the beginning of my term as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner… -
14 December 2012Book page
Building understanding and respect for human rights - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Our aim is to make this a reality. To that end we strive to build understanding in the Australian community about what human rights are and their relevance for everyday life. We have made good progress on our journey, but we know we have more work to do. -
Disability Rights
2 February 2019WebpageSupporting Participation Program
In 2024-25, the Department of Social Services (DSS) will contribute funding through the Supporting Participation Program (Supporting Participation by Representatives of People with Disability in Key International Forums on Human Rights Program) for people with disability to attend the following key international human rights forums: 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women … -
Commission – General
14 December 2012WebpageInternational Covenant on Civil and Political Rights - Human rights at your fingertips
Learn about the principles of human rights, which include the right to self-determination and the right to political, economic and social development. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: What does it mean to believe in human rights in Australia today?
I would like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of this land, the Pambalong clan of the Awabakal people, and pay my respect to their elders, past and present. Today I would like to explore the question: ‘What does it mean to believe in human rights in Australia today?’ This is an ambitious project, and I am aware that the question does not have a short and simple answer. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Links to Human Rights Organisations and Resources
This website contains links to other websites that are external to the Australian Human Rights Commission. The Commission takes reasonable care in linking websites but has no direct control over the content of the linked sites, or the changes that may occur to the content on those sites. It is the responsibility of the user to make their own decisions about the accuracy, currency, reliability and… -
Disability Rights
5 April 2024Webpage
Simon McKeon
Discover IncludeAbility Ambassador Simon McKeon, diagnosed with MS over 20 years ago he says organisations need to appreciate the value of people with disabilities. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
30 August 2018Speech
Moving forward - from 'practical reconciliation' to social justice
Read a speech by former Commissioner, Dr William Jonas AM about achieving justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : Chapter 1: Introduction
This is my first Social Justice Report to the federal Parliament as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. I commenced my five year term at the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission on 12 July 2004. -
Rights and Freedoms
30 April 2019Publication
Free and equal: An Australian conversation on human rights (2019)
Through 2019, the Commission will promote conversation nationally to identify what makes an effective system of human rights protection for 21st century Australia? -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Speech
Burdekin: The Human Rights Of Australians With Disabilities
I would like to thank ACROD for inviting me to deliver the Kenneth Jenkins Oration; both because I regard it as a privilege and because it gives me the opportunity to address a gathering of the key people in the disability field at an important time in the work of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Christie
1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission makes two submissions with respect to the interpretation of s.170DF(2)(f) of the Industrial Relations Act 1988 (Cth). They are: -
14 December 2012Book page
Our functions - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Gives effect to Australia’s obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and certain aspects of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 156. -
14 December 2012Book page
Our functions - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
Gives effect to Australia’s obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and certain aspects of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 156. -
14 December 2012Book page
Our functions - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Gives effect to Australia’s obligations under the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women and certain aspects of the International Labour Organization (ILO) Convention 156.