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14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2002-2003: Chapter 6
In the contemporary world, especially amongst first world economies, the culture of civil liberties, freedoms and non-discrimination are reasonably well established and these precepts have clear links to innovation, creativity and the broader concepts of economic productivity and a well-functioning civil society. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageInquiry into the Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill 2010
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) welcomes the opportunity to make a submission to the Legislative Review Committee of South Australia in its Inquiry into the Criminal Cases Review Commission Bill 2010. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechEqual employment opportunity for people with disabilities: how to move from the theoretical to the actual
I congratulate EOPHEA for organising this discussion. Although, of course, your focus is primarily on employment in the university environment, the conference program is clearly designed to address equal opportunity issues of much more general significance. I have approached my own paper in the same spirit: I hope it will be particularly relevant in your own context as equity practitioners in… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Husseini
I, Alastair Neil Hope, State Coroner, having investigated the deaths of Nurjan Husseini and Fatimeh Husseini, with an Inquest held at Fremantle Court House on 4-8 November, 2002 find that the identity of the deceased persons were Nurjan Husseini and Fatimeh Husseini and that deaths occurred on 8 November, 2001, 24 nautical miles from any portion of Australian Territory as a result of Immersion in… -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? Mental health
Media Pack Homepage Statements by Dr Sev Ozdowski, Human Rights Commissioner (Audio Files for Download) Inquiry Commissioner and Assistants Biographies About the Inquiry Inquiry Methodology Terms of Reference Useful Links and Resources -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Migration Submission (May 2004)
As Mr Lenehan observed (at page 13 of the Hansard) the Commission's written submission did not include a specific proposal for a legislative provision conferring discretion on courts to extend the proposed time limits. Having had the opportunity to consider that issue further, the Commission puts forward the following suggested amendments to the Bill: -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Recommendation for temporary exemption: Bendigo tram service
That the Commission grant an exemption to the Bendigo Trust from compliance with the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport, in so far as those Standards would prevent installation of one tram stop using kerb side boarding, for a period of three years, on condition that: -
Children's Rights
14 April 2015SpeechEmbedding children’s rights into children’s services
YMCA 2015 National Children’s Services Conference Moonee Valley Racing Club, Victoria Saturday 21 March 2015 Introduction Good morning and thank you for the introduction. I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation and pay my respects to their elders past and present. I’d like to thank YMCA for… -
Disability Rights
2 December 2013Speech
ABS International Day of People with Disability
I acknowledge the traditional owners of this land. I have a dream that my children will grow up in a nation where they are not judged by the colour of their skin but by the content of their character. Who said these words? Martin Luther King. If I can adapt that quote, I have a dream that my children will grow up in a nation where they are not judged by their disability, but by the content… -
1 August 2014Book page
Chapter 4: Experiences of employers in managing pregnancy, parental leave and return to work after parental leave
In summary Employers identified several challenges in managing pregnancy/return to work issues, including: Confusion and uncertainty about their legal obligations, and about employee rights Managing the uncertainty that can surround pregnancy/return to work issues, especially regarding timeframes, employees’ return to work and employees’ requests to work flexibly or part-time Limiting the… -
Race Discrimination
14 December 2012Project
In our own words - African Australians: A review of human rights and social inclusion issues (2010)
In 2007, the former Race Discrimination Commissioner, Tom Calma, had a vision to develop a human rights initiative based on the experiences of African Australians, to inform future policy and programs. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The National Council of Women of Australia is a voluntary organisation working for the advancement of women through a vast network of affiliated organisations & individual members. -
14 December 2012Book page
Same Sex: Speech
I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting and pay my respects to the elders both past and present. I would also like to thank the Equal Opportunity Commission of South Australia for hosting us here today. Welcome Welcome to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission public hearing on the National Inquiry into Discrimination against People in Same… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights of Older Australians
In February 2003 the Commission provided its response to the Commonwealth Government's Information Paper containing its proposals for new Commonwealth age discrimination legislation. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Recommendation for temporary exemption: Coffs Harbour-Sydney travel and tours service (Mr G.Kinny)
This is a recommendation for grant of a temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) from relevant provisions of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport and from sections 23 and 24 of the DDA insofar as they would prohibit operation of a public transport and tour service with a new vehicle lacking wheelchair access, until 1 December 2007, on… -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 19
9.1 Whether there was an act or practice that arose in the course of employment or occupation 9.2 Whether there was a distinction, exclusion, or preference on the basis of criminal record 9.3 Whether the distinction nullified or impaired equality of opportunity in employment or occupation 9.4 Whether the distinction, exclusion or preference was based on the inherent requirements of the job -
14 December 2012Book page
Timeline of Major International Human Rights Treaties
Discover a timeline of treaties on human rights, including the 2007 Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and the 1951 Refugee Convention. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
10 November 2017SpeechPractical Justice Initiative - Indigenous Lecture Series
Practical Justice Initiative Indigenous Lecture Series University of New South Wales June Oscar Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission Thursday 9 November 2017 Acknowledgements [Introduction in Bunuba] Jalangurru lanygu balanggarri. Yaningi warangira ngindaji yuwa muwayi ingirranggu, Bidjigal yani u. I would like to acknowledge… -
Children's Rights
2 April 2015Speech
Supporting young children’s rights: Statement of Intent
Good morning and thank you for the introduction. I’d like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting, and pay my respects to their elders past and present. It’s a pleasure and a privilege to be here today to launch the Statement of Intent on Supporting Young Children’s Rights. Thank you all for coming along. I am very proud of this initiative, which… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
19 June 2013SpeechAustralian Government’s third country processing regime & human rights
Explore a speech delivered by the former President of the Human Rights Commission, Professor Gillian Triggs, to the Refugee Advice and Casework Service.