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Commission – General
14 December 2012WebpageUniversal Declaration of Human Rights - Human rights at your fingertips
Our publication “Human rights at your fingertips” offers the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other treaties ratified by Australia. -
16 May 2013Book page
Chapter 5: Development
View Chapter 5 as PDF View Chapter 5 as Word Strategies to ensure women have access to both formal and on-the-job development required for career paths in non-traditional rolesIncreasingly, organisations in the mining, construction and utilities industries are recognising that the training and career development of women is instrumental to achieving their gender diversity strategies.These -
4 June 2015Book page
Glossary
A AAT Administrative Appeals Tribunal ACARA The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority is the independent authority responsible for the development of a national curriculum, a national assessment program and a national data collection and reporting program. ACCI Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry ACHRA Australian Council of Human Rights Authorities ACT Australian … -
Rights and Freedoms
25 June 2020Publication
Freedom of Religion in Australia: a focus on serious harms (2020)
The right to freedom of religion is recognised in international human rights law and receives some protection in Australia’s federal, state and territory laws. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Speech
"The Importance of Australian Community in Protection of Human Rights during the War against Terrorism": Presentation by Dr Sev Ozdowski (2003)
I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we stand, the Eora People, and pay my respects to their Elders, both past and present, and by so doing: -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmission - Inquiry into Older People and the Law (2006)
ADA: Age Discrimination Act 2004 (Cwth) CEDAW: Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women DDA: Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cwth) EOWA: Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency HREOC: … -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Social Justice Report 2002: Measuring Indigenous disadvantage
4. Research relevant to benchmarking 5. The Commonwealth Grants Commission Report on Indigenous Funding 6. Australian Bureau of Statistics 7. Initiatives at the inter-governmental level related to benchmarking 8. The Steering Committee framework for reporting on Indigenous disadvantage 9. Governance and capacity building 10. Developments at State and Territory level -
Rights and Freedoms
9 April 2014Speech
The freedom wars and the future of human rights in Australia
Address to the National Press Club, Canberra -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
10 January 2014WebpageAsylum seekers and refugees guide
Learn everything about refugee and asylum seeker issues, such as immigration detention, legal rights, protection visas and enhanced screening. -
Rights and Freedoms
4 September 2015Speech
Austin Asche Oration in Law and Governance
Austin Asche Oration in Law and Governance Thursday 3 September 2015 I am honoured to have been invited to speak tonight at this, the 5 th Austin Asche Oration in Law and Governance. As I had not met or known the Hon. Austin Asche. As any researcher would do, I ‘googled’ him to learn about his distinguished legal career. He was appointed Chief Justice of the Northern Territory in 1987 and… -
Rights and Freedoms
27 July 2017Speech
Religion and Rights in a Diverse, Multicultural Community
Lecture Theatre 9, University of Tasmania, Newnham Campus, Newnham Drive, Launceston CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Acknowledgements Traditional owners: Panninher and the Leterrermairrener People. Moderator: Professor Richard Eccleston, Director of the Institute for the Study of Social Change, University of Tasmania. Panellists: Rodney Croome AM, Very Reverend Richard Humphrey (Dean of St David’s -
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Chapter 13
Superannuation is one of the main ways of saving for retirement. It is designed to provide financial security for individuals and their families in retirement; or when a person dies unexpectedly. -
Children's Rights
4 August 2017SpeechCreating safety: Building respect, resilience and relationships using children’s rights
National Suicide Prevention Conference 2017 Delivered on Friday 28 July 2017 Introduction It’s a pleasure to be invited here today to present at this year’s Suicide Prevention Conference. Before I begin, I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we gather on today, and pay my respects to Elders past, present and future. I’d also like to take this opportunity to remember… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
30 August 2018SpeechMoving 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
A Bad Business - Part B: The Complaints Process
Sexual harassment is an unwelcome sexual advance, unwelcome request for sexual favours or other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature which makes a person feel offended, humiliated or intimidated, where a reasonable person would anticipate that reaction in the circumstances. [11] The Sex Discrimination Act defines the nature and circumstances in which sexual harassment is unlawful. [12] -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
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Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Speech
Launch of Rights of Passage: Dr Sev Ozdowski (2005)
I would like to welcome everybody to the launch of Rights of Passage: A Dialogue with Young Australians about Human Rights. I thank you all for coming. -
Race Discrimination
16 November 2021Media ReleaseNew guidelines to address spectator racism in sport
A new set of guidelines will help Australian sports organisations act effectively and consistently in responding to incidents of spectator racism and preventing racism from occurring at sporting events. Major professional sports organisations including the AFL, Cricket Australia, NRL, Tennis Australia, and some of the nation’s largest stadiums have already endorsed the guidelines, and more… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Speech
Human Rights Protection and Resolution Through the Law
Mr. Neil Brown QC, Mr. Michael Shand QC, members of the Victoria Bar and of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, all. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechPresentation to University of NSW
To set the scene for my presentation this afternoon, I want to share two autobiographical fragments with you, both of them having to do with my experience at university.