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14 December 2012SpeechSpeeches by the Hon. John von Doussa, President, Australian Human Rights Commission
Note: Hon. John von Doussa, term as President ended in October 2008. The Hon. Catherine Branson was appointed President of the Australian Human Rights Commission on 7 August 2008 for five year term. -
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14 December 2012Speech
Speeches by Professor Alice Tay, President, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Speeches delivered by Professor Alice Tay President, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission: 1998 - 2003 Note: Professor Tay, term as President ended on 31 May 2003. The Hon. Catherine Branson was appointed President of the Australian Human Rights Commission on 7 August 2008 for five year term. Speeches delivered by Professor Tay during her term as President are available below. 2002 … -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Senate File Listing 1 January 2006 - 30 June 2006
Review the Senate file listing from January 1, 2006, to June 30, 2006. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 1999-2000
Learn about the 1999-2000 annual report. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
Media Centre - Speeches
The Australian Human Rights Commission publishes a comprehensive collection of speeches delivered by present and historical Commissioners including the President. These speeches cover a wide range of topics, from groundbreaking announcements and strategic initiatives to insightful commentary on industry trends and global issues. Some examples in this collection include speeches by: President… -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Former President - Professor Gillian Triggs
You can learn about Emeritus Professor Gillian Triggs, who was the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission from 2012-2017. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Hot topics index
Hot Topics is a new feature that provides assistance in locating significant reports and publications, fact sheets and education materials regarding work the Australian Human Rights Commission has undertaken. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Publications
Publications Most Australian Human Rights Commission publications are available in electronic format on this website in our new Publications section in the top menu. This page provides links to the lists of publications by subject area, an order form and a list of recent publications. The current list of printed publications available can be seen by clicking on the order form. Most are free… -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
History of the Commission
The Australian Human Rights Commission (formerly known as the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission) was established on 10 December 1986 (International Human Rights Day) as Australia’s national human rights watchdog. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Functions of the Australian Human Rights Commission
The Native Title Act 1993 requires the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner to report to federal Parliament each year on the operation of the Act and its impact on the human rights of Indigenous people. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Human rights issues raised by the transfer of asylum seekers to third countries (2012)
Human rights issues raised by the transfer of asylum seekers to third countries’ sets out the Australian Human Rights Commission’s position in relation to steps taken recently by the Australian Government to transfer asylum seekers who arrive in Australia by boat to third countries for the processing of their claims for protection. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Senate File Listing - 1 January 2013 - 30 June 2013
Review the Senate file listing from January 1, 2013, to June 30, 2013. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Opinion piece
Opinion Pieces / Articles
Discover a collection of opinion pieces. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Media Contacts
We regularly prepare and distribute media releases, opinion pieces, speeches, media kits and fact sheets on the work that the Commission undertakes. Our website also provides extensive research and project information. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Age and Disability Discrimination Commissioner The Hon Susan Ryan AO
Discover the impactful work of Hon. Susan Ryan AO in fighting age and disability discrimination. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Former President (2008 - 2012) and Human Rights Commissioner (2009 - 2012)
The Hon Catherine Branson was appointed President of the Australian Human Rights Commission on 7 August 2008 and commenced her five year term on 14 October 2008. On 12 July 2009 she additionally became the Human Rights Commissioner. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
Speeches by Professor Gillian Triggs
Professor Gillian Triggs was appointed President of the Australian Human Rights Commission from 30 July 2012. Access her biography. 2012 APS Human Rights Network Delivered by Professor Gillian Triggs, 29 October 2012 Current issues Australia faces in relation to its treatment of refugees Delivered to the United Nations Association of Australia (WA Division) by Professor Gillian Triggs, 24…