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Sex Discrimination7 March 2016Speech
Brigidine College Address - 2nd Wave Feminism
I start by acknowledging the traditional owners, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. I am pleased to be here with you today, the day before International Women’s Day…and I wish you as young women all the best for that day, and all the best for the many life decisions that you will make as you approach the transition from school to the rest of your life. I am happy to be back here at… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees8 July 2013Webpage
Transfer of asylum seekers to third countries page
back to immigration detention, asylum seekers and refugees In August 2012 the Australian Government introduced a third country processing regime for asylum seekers who come to Australia by boat, without a valid visa. There are many aspects of this regime which may lead to breaches of Australia’s human rights obligations. On this page: • What is the third country processing regime? • What is… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees8 July 2013Webpage
The Commission's role
Asylum seekers, refugees and people in immigration detention Over the last decade the Commission has worked to promote and protect the human rights of asylum seekers, refugees, and people in immigration detention. This work has included: i nvestigating complaints about alleged breaches of human rights in immigration detention conducting visits to immigration detention facilities and… -
Business and Human Rights2 December 2015Publication
Human rights in supply chains: Promoting positive practice (2015)
In a landmark collaboration, the Australian Human Rights Commission partnered with two leaders in the business and human rights field to produce this report: the Australian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility and the Global Compact Network Australia. -
12 February 2013Book page
2 Background and framework for promotion and protection of human rights
2.1 Scope of international obligations Australia prides itself on its commitment and ongoing support for human rights internationally as well as its involvement in the development of the international human rights system. [5] Australia is a party to seven of the core human rights treaties. [6] Countries raised concerns against Australia’s reservations to a number of treaties. [7] ACHRA… -
31 January 2013Webpage
2001 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The 2001 Medal and Awards presentation ceremony was held on 9 December 2001 at Star Court, Darling Harbour in Sydney. The guest speaker was Professor Gillian Triggs. The judges were: Rt Hon. Ian Sinclair AC, Justice Elizabeth Evatt AC, Jackie Huggins AM, Nicholas Cowdery QC, Justice Catherine Branson, Ruth McColl SC, Mark Davis, Dr David McKnight, Vivian Schenker, Dr Peter O'Brien, Nick… -
29 January 2013Book page
Appendix H – Physical Fitness Standards
Physical Fitness Assessment for Entry into Service Each Service has its own specific physical fitness assessments which all candidates who have been recommended for appointment or enlistment must undergo. [498] For the Army the requirements are: For men: 15 push-ups, 45 sit-ups, 7.5 shuttle run score. [499] For women: 8 push-ups, 45 sit-ups, 7.5 shuttle run score. Special requirements apply… -
29 January 2013Book page
Appendix K – Focus Group Schedule
Cadet Focus Groups Date Participants Number of Participants 2/6 Cadets – all years, all services (World Cafè) 40 9/6 Year 2 – 11 Division 10 9/6 Year 2 – 17 Division 9 9/6 Year 3 – 4 Division 10 9/6 Year 3 – 22 Division 10 10/6 Army 20 10/6 Navy 9 10/6 Air Force 11 10/6 Women 11 10/6 Year 1 10 22/7 Rugby Club 10 18/7 Army Year 1 and 2 – women 14 19/7 Production Club 9 22/7 AFL Club 10 19/7 … -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Australia ratified its commitment to the Convention of the Rights of the Child in 1989. Australia has also committed itself to other human rights standards such as the Refugee Convention. In order to fulfil these obligations and on pure humanitarian grounds, it is imperative that children in detention are afforded these rights. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The functions of Health Services Australia, the services it provides and that nature and extent of reports it makes on services provided to and in immigration detention centres (including also the provision of services to people who may be "in immigration detention" but not in a centre (for example, in a nominated hospital, goal, house in the community etc)); -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
I am writing to express my serious concerns about the health and well-being of children, pregnant and lactating women and women of child bearing age in the groups of asylum seekers presently locked up in detention centres. I am also concerned about the men. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
I taught a small group of students (approx.12) for 3 and a half weeks at Port Hedland Detention Centre during March 2002. I am a qualified secondary E.S.L. and English teacher and have taught since 1987. I've taught mainstream English up to Year 12 and E.S.L to European, Asian and Middle-Eastern students in Melbourne and Darwin and I've taught on Aboriginal communities and have some understanding… -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Insights and outcomes from the national inquiry into children in immigration detention. -
14 December 2012Book page
2005 International Conference on Engaging Communities - Presentation - Only time will tell
This week's conference could not happen at a more opportune time. While we discuss ways to engage Indigenous communities, as we listen to that ways government can engage with its citizens, a radical change is occurring in the way the Australian government and Indigenous Australians engage. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission WEBSITE: Healthy Community Projects
The Program aims to address the many health problems such as poor nutrition, sugar diabetes, cancer and sexually transmitted diseases that are prevalent in Aboriginal communities. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006: Information Sheet 1: What makes good Indigenous policy?
There is an urgent need for sound policy in Indigenous affairs. Chapter 1 of the Social Justice Report 2006 considers what some of the key elements of good Indigenous policy making are. -
14 December 2012Book page
Comment: specific to Remote areas
Defining 'remote' as those regions where the nearest Capital city is a thousands plus kilometre away and / or, where the largest population centres have only thousands of occupants and are hundreds of kilometres away. -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort ? Preface
This is an important report. It deals with our treatment of children in the most recent wave of boat people seeking refuge and a better life on our shores. It does so in the knowledge that there is a tension created by the community expectation that the Government will defend Australia's security while simultaneously upholding individual rights - the notion of the 'fairgo' for all. The report… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Webpage
Statement by the National Native Title Council on behalf of the Indigenous Peoples Organisations Network of Australia
Before I begin, the IPO Network of Australia welcomes the proposed visit by the Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples to discuss extractive industries and their relationship with the State and Indigenous peoples in Australia. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Webpage
Joint Statement to the Expert Mechanism on the rights of Indigenous peoples (2010)
We make this statement in our capacity as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner on behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission and as a Commissioner of the New Zealand Human Rights Commission. Our National Human Rights Commissions are established in compliance with the ‘Paris Principles Relating to the Status and Functions of National Institutions for the…