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Education16 December 2014Webpage
Who experiences racism?
Racial discrimination profoundly affects lives. Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islanders, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds endure frequent racism. Learn what you can do. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
24 November 2017WebpageFirst Nations Support services
View a list of services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls in need of help with health matters, legal advice or to make a complaint. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechSpeeches: Missed Business
I make this acknowledgment in all my public presentations around Australia, not only because I believe that it is good manners to do so, but also because recognising the indigenous history of this land is an important element in recognising the truth of our diversity as a people. -
22 July 2013Book page
Terms of Reference
The Review’s Terms of Reference were developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission after consultation with the ADF. The Terms of Reference requested the Review Panel, led by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, to review, report and make recommendations on: the treatment of women at the Australian Defence Force Academy with a particular focus on the adequacy and appropriateness of… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 1999-2000: Workplace relations
Staff in the Commission are employed under section 22 of the Public Service Act 1999. The new Public Service Act was introduced in December 1999 and gives responsibility for employment decisions to Agency Heads. With changes made to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Act in December 1999 the President assumed Agency Head status under the Public Service Act. Employment policies have been… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
26 February 2018Media Release
Close the Gap Campaign welcomes extension of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking programs
The Close the Gap Campaign welcomes the new investment in the successful ‘National Tackling Indigenous Smoking’ (TIS) programs. The Federal Minister for Indigenous Health Ken Wyatt announced the Federal Government will provide a further $183.7 million to TIS over four years across its current 37 regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander TIS health providers. The Campaign’s recently… -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 4: Cultural safety and security: Tools to address lateral violence - Social Justice Report 2011
Lateral violence is a multilayered, complex problem and because of this our strategies also need to be pitched at different levels. In Chapter 3 I have looked at the big picture, with the human rights framework as our overarching response to lateral violence. In this Chapter I will be taking our strategies to an even more practical level, looking at how we can create environments of cultural… -
1 August 2014Book page
Terms of Reference
Research project by the Australian Human Rights Commission: Prevalence of experiences of discrimination relating to pregnancy at work and return to work after parental leave The Sex Discrimination Commissioner, on behalf of the Commission, will conduct research to identify the prevalence of discrimination in relation to pregnancy at work and return to work after parental leave as follows: A … -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageFederal Discrimination Law: Update Information for 12 January 2009
Update Information 1 May 2009 Back to index This table lists changes to FDL Online to assist regular users keep track of developments in the law. Updated section(s) of FDL Online Case name Chapter 5: The Disability Discrimination Act 5.1.2: Limited application provisions and constitutionality Australia ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities … -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Bill 2011 (2012)
Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Bill 2011 and two related Bills Australian Human Rights Commission – submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee 6 February 2012 Submission Download in PDF [1 MB] Download in Word [250 KB] Appendices Download in PDF [870 KB] Download in Word [240 KB] See also: Opening Statement, 1 March 2012 -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Exemptions
The Commission is able to grant temporary exemptions from some parts of the Sex Discrimination Act, the Disability Discrimination Act and the Age Discrimination Act. -
14 December 2012Book page
The Racial Hatred Act: Checklist for Media
The Racial Hatred Act checklist provides guidance for media reporting on race issues, emphasizing accuracy, sensitivity, and balanced perspectives -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Appendices
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Report Bringing them Home Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families April 1997 back to content page / next page Appendices Appendix 1.1 New South Wales Appendix 1.2 Australian Capital Territory Appendix 2 Victoria Appendix 3 Queensland Appendix 4 Tasmania Appendix 5… -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendix 4 Hearings and visits
On 26 and 27 April 2012, two members of the staff of the Australian Human Rights Commission visited Albany Regional Prison and Pardelup Prison Farm for the purposes of this Inquiry. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2007: Downloads
Social Justice Report 2007 Back to Contents Downloads in PDF Download the full report (9.24 MB) Chapters Social Justice Report 2007 Book Cover (512 KB) About the report & Credits (876 KB) Recommendations (146 KB) Chapter 1: Introduction (117 KB) Chapter 2: Indigenous communities dealing with family violence and abuse: recognising 'promising practice' and learning from achievements (11.86… -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendix C: How to talk about mental illness
First and foremost people with mental illness are people and therefore it is important to use 'people first' language when referring to a person with a mental illness. -
14 December 2012Book page
Body Corporate responsibilities in relation to the Disability Discrimination Act
Commissioner Innes recently received a request for his opinion on the responsibilities of a Body Corporate of a Class 2 building (apartment block) in relation to the DDA. The reply has been posted here for the information of other people and organisations interested. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Webpage
Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage Report 2005
I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the country on which we speak other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the room, representatives of the Productivity Commission, Reconciliation Australia and the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission invited guests and other speakers. -
Race Discrimination
9 April 2018PublicationLeading for Change: A Blueprint for Cultural Diversity and Inclusive Leadership Revisited (2018)
Australia is widely celebrated as a multicultural triumph, but any such success remains incomplete. There remains significant underrepresentation of cultural diversity in the senior leadership of Australian organisations. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Temporary Exemption Application -Catholic Education Office
Click here to return to: Notice of inquiry: Application for exemption under Sex Discrimination Act section 44: Catholic Education Office Scholarships for Male Trainee Teachers