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Rights and Freedoms
24 February 2014Opinion pieceWhy I’ll take the approach of a classical liberal to human rights
As Human Rights Commissioner I want to promote a culture of rights and responsibilities so that every Australian understands their rights and confidently stands up for them against government encroachment. Because human rights are a political construct, there are numerous ways that they can be approached. Each perspective weights the relative integrity of rights when they come into conflict… -
LGBTIQ+
27 August 2015Opinion pieceGays and Parents Both Have Rights
School should be a safe space for everyone to develop and learn. No ifs. No buts. Yesterday a media storm developed around the decision of Burwood Girls High School deciding to celebrate ‘Wear it Purple’ day and screening the film ‘Gayby Baby’. The two are quite distinct issues. Wear it Purple day is designed by school aged young people predominantly for school aged young people. Wearing… -
Disability Rights
5 February 2014WebpageEqual Before the law: Towards Disability Justice Strategies
Back to Access to Justice main page Synopsis The Report focuses on people with disabilities who need communication supports or who have complex and multiple support needs and who have come in contact with the criminal justice system. Negative assumptions and attitudes, coupled with a lack of support services and minimal provision of adjustments, often means that people with disabilities are… -
Rights and Freedoms
11 April 2013Project
Right to vote
The right to vote is not enjoyed equally by all Australians A healthy democracy makes sure that all members of the community have equal access to the political process. Australia is a democratic nation where governments are elected by popular vote. However, even though almost all Australians over 18 years old have the right – and the obligation – to vote, not all Australians enjoy that right… -
Children's Rights
14 December 2012WebpageChildren and young people
Violence, harassment and bullying of children and young people are hidden, under recorded and under reported.[29] This makes it is difficult to know accurately the extent of the problem. There can be considerable fear and stigma associated with reporting violence and sexual abuse, in particular when appropriate and accessible support services are not available. There are also limitations to the… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Project
Rural and Remote Education - Qld
The Inquiry attended the second annual Croc Eisteddfod in Weipa on Cape York. The two day festival (7-8 July) was attended by 23 Queensland schools and one from NSW (Coonamble High School). The Inquiry met with students from -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Project
Scoping Survey - Rural and Remote Education Inquiry (1999)
3,128 people responded to the survey by completing questionnaires individually, in groups, on the website or over the phone during a 2-day Phone In in August 1999. More than half (55%) of the respondents were rural and remote students. -
Education14 December 2012Publication
RightsED: Child Rights
All people – no matter their age, sex, colour, religion or where they live – have the same basic needs to live a healthy life. These needs include food, shelter, education, healthcare and freedom from persecution and discrimination. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageLegal Guidelines: Interim Injuction
The Commission has a discretion whether to apply for an interim injunction. The Commission will exercise this discretion to apply for an injunction in limited circumstances. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Publication
Rights of Passage(2005)
Visiting schools, youth centres and other organisations, the project sought to listen to the views of young Australians – the issues that concern them, their understanding of rights and responsibilities and their ability to participate in decision making in their schools and communities. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
exemption decision: gladstone touch association
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 28 September 1999 under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") concerning lack of ramp access to upper level additions to the premises of the Gladstone Touch Association. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
GRANT OF TEMPORARY EXEMPTION: MINISTER FOR TRANSPORT S.A. and OTHERS
By this instrument the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ("the Commission"), pursuant to an application under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("the Act") on behalf of the Minister for Transport of the State of South Australia, TransAdelaide and the South Australian Passenger Transport Board ("the applicants") grants an exemption in… -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Webpage
Guidelines on application of the Premises Standards
The Disability (Access to Premises - buildings) Standards 2010 (the Premises Standards) commence on 1 May 2011. Any application for a building approval for a new building or upgrade of an existing building on or after that date will trigger the application of the Premises Standards. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of inquiry: Application for temporary exemption: Air South
The Commission has received an application from Air South Pty. Ltd. (a charter and airline operator based in Adelaide) under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act so as to permit a number of restrictions on carriage of passengers with disability on its aircraft. The aircraft have passenger capacities ranging from 4 to 15 and the application is thus made by reference to sections 23 and… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of temporary exemption application: Airport Direct
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application from Mr D.Williams, trading as Airport Direct, for a temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) from relevant provisions of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport (DSAPT) and the DDA to permit deferral of provision of wheelchair access on a public transport service… -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Speech
Deafness Forum Captioning Awards - Presentation of award for Free to air TV
Over the past year, the Human Rights Commission has enjoyed a very productive relationship with Deafness Forum and other groups, including the Australian Association of the Deaf, and Media Access Australia . We've worked on a number of projects: TV, DVD and Cinema captioning, as well as the UN Convention on the Rights of people with Disability. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Opinion piece
Lights, camera, action for the first time in my life (2011)
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. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012PublicationAnnual Report 2001-2002: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Annual Report 2001 - 2002 Download complete PDF (2.1 MB) Contents Significant achievements Statement from the President Chapter 1: The Commission Outcomes structure Human rights education and promotion Chapter 2: Complaint Handling Section Chapter 3: Legal Services Chapter 4: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Chapter 5:… -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 2000-2001: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Annual Report 2000-2001 Download complete PDF of report Letter of submission Significant Achievements Statement from the President Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Organisational Chart Chapter 1: The Commission Chapter 2: Complaint Handling Section Chapter 3: Legal Section Chapter 4: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Intervention in court proceedings - The Australian Human Rights Commission Guidelines
The Australian Human Rights Commission (‘the Commission’) has a function to intervene, with a Court’s leave, in proceedings involving issues of discrimination or human rights (otherwise known as ‘intervention issues’).