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23 October 2014Opinion pieceIt's time for the transgender talk, Australia
The backlash against tweets directed at Catherine McGregor on Q&A last week should spark a conversation about transgender people in Australia. We must improve attitudes, writes Tim Wilson. We all need to learn something new for the first time, so let's use the opportunity presented by last week's episode of Q&A to educate Australians about treating transgender people with respect… -
Sex Discrimination
29 January 2013WebpageSubmissions for Phase Two: Treatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force
Written submissions sought in Phase Two related to the following aspects of the project Terms of Reference: The effectiveness of cultural change strategies recommended by the Chief of the Defence Force Women’s Reference Group in the Women’s Action Plan including the implementation of these strategies across the Australian Defence Force Measures and initiatives required to improve the… -
Race Discrimination
14 December 2012Opinion pieceStill judged by skin colour (2010)
The following opinion pieces have been published by the President and Commissioners. Reproduction of the opinion pieces must include reference to where the opinion piece was originally published. -
30 July 2013Book page
9 Your right to choose where you live
You have the right to choose where you live. As you grow older, your housing needs may change. For example, you may become less independent, choose to downsize, or have a desire to live closer to family. Know your rights in each of these situations. This chapter provides information about the different housing options available in retirement. 9.1 Staying at home: finance options If you would… -
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 4: Implementation of Review Recommendations
This chapter outlines the structure and processes for implementing the Review’s recommendations. It describes the overarching framework and approach to reform at ADFA. This chapter also identifies risks to implementation of recommendations and the sustainability of cultural change. 1 In summary: The Audit is confident that the recommendations are being implemented with a view to creating… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageRecommendation for temporary exemption: Buchan Bus 'n Freight Application
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application from Mr D. Beaven, trading as Buchan Bus n Freight, for a temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) from the provisions of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport to permit the introduction of a public transport service using a vehicle which is not wheelchair… -
14 December 2012Book page
The draft premises standard and small business
This is the text of a letter from Commissioner Ozdowski on 4 October 2005 in response to a request from the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations for views on the effect of the draft Disability Standard on Access to Premises on small business and in particular small business operating out of existing buildings: -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2007: Appendix 1
back to contents Appendix 1 Implementation of the claims resolution review Claims resolution review recommendations Government response Legislative amendment Short summary of change implemented Options for institutional reform 1. Provide the National Native Title Tribunal (the tribunal) with an exclusive mediation jurisdiction for a period of three years. 2. Tribunal exclusive mediation power… -
Race Discrimination
2 October 2013Project
National Anti-Racism Strategy and Racism. It Stops with Me Campaign
Learn about the National Anti-Racism Strategy and the ‘Racism. It Stops with Me’ campaign by the Australian Human Rights Commission -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechRelease of third progress report on South Australia's Promoting Independence strategy
I am not here to present South Australia's government as having achieved the last word in access and inclusion for people with disabilities, any more than this report itself seeks to claim that the task is finished. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Speech
How Local Communities can Address Issues of Disability
In my presentation today I want to focus on the Commission's work with Local Government and the effect the Disability Discrimination Act has had on how they go about their business. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : SUMMARY SHEET FOUR
Recommendations and follow up actions Addressing the needs of Indigenous women exiting prison The new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs Follow up actions by the Social Justice Commissioner Download as PDF Recommendations and follow up actions -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Workplace Relations Amendment (WorkChoices) Bill 2005
I refer to the appearance on 17 November 2005 by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Pru Goward and HREOC staff before the Senate Employment, Workplace Relations and Education Legislation Commission’s Inquiry into the Workplace Relations Amendment (WorkChoices) Bill 2005. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012SpeechAddressing Indigenous health inequality within a generation – a call to action: Calma (2007)
There have been some improvements in recent years. But there is a long way to go. Indigenous peoples make gains but they are often smaller than those made by the non-Indigenous population - so the disparity in life chances remains static. In fact, there has been very little reduction in this inequality gap in Australia in the past decade. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Speech
Pathways to Employment
Thanks for the opportunity to speak to this conference today. You are embarking on this topic, in my view, at just the right time. Unemployment is the lowest it has been for over a decade. Our economy is strong and needing more employees, and our population is ageing, reducing the relative size of the workforce. In coming years, there will be fewer of us to support more of us, so as many people… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Speech by Senator Aden Ridgeway.
Thank you for inviting me here to speak at the Sydney launch of two reports from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner; the 2003 Native Title Report and the 2003 Social Justice Report. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law: Update Information for 26 September 2008
Update Information 26 September 2008 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 3: The Racial Discrimination Act 3.1.1(b): The right to equality before the law in s 10 Bropho v State of Western Australia [2008] FCAFC 100 3.2.2(a)(iii): ‘Based on’ and intention to… -
14 December 2012Book page
It's About Time - Consultations and Focus Groups
HREOC conducted a series of 28 consultations around Australia during 2005 and 2006 with employers, employees, community organisations and individuals following the release of the Striking the Balance discussion paper. The dates of these consultations follow. -
14 December 2012Book page
A Time to Value - Media Pack
Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner Pru Goward has today released her final paper, A Time to Value: Proposal for a national scheme of paid maternity leave. -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Discrimination of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples: Case Studies (2009)
Jess is an Aboriginal woman who lives in a country area of NSW. Jess came to the city for a holiday and to visit her cousins who she had not seen for quite a while. On her last night in the city, Jess and her cousins decided to go to a restaurant which they had been told had great food and a great view. Jess said that when they arrived at the restaurant the head waiter told them they could not go…