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Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012PublicationThe 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 as a practical matter. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Project
The Human Rights of Rural Australians
Every person in Australia, regardless of who they are or where they live, is entitled to respect for and protection of their human rights. People living in remote, rural and regional Australia often find it harder to fully enjoy their human rights because of their location. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012PublicationGet the Facts - Know your rights
Get the Facts - Know your rights Discrimination and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women FACT SHEETS 1: What is Discrimination 2: Discrimination and Having a Baby 3: Pregnancy and Getting a Job 4: Pregnancy and Casual and Temporary Employees 5: Pregnancy Discrimination in Education 6: Sickness and Pregnancy 7: Health and Safety for Pregnant Workers 8: Maternity and Parental Leave 9:… -
14 December 2012Book page
Strengthening National Gender Equality Laws, Agencies and Monitoring
Sex discrimination remains a harsh reality for many Australian women, who continue to experience unfair treatment in the workplace and other spheres of life, with complaints on the grounds of SDA rising in recent years: -
Commission – General
14 December 2012WebpageAge and Disability Discrimination Commissioner The Hon Susan Ryan AO
Discover the impactful work of Hon. Susan Ryan AO in fighting age and disability discrimination. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmissions to United Nations
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Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Complaints information for young people
You don’t have to put up with being treated unfairly because you’re young. There are laws to protect you against discrimination, harassment and bullying. These laws apply right across Australia. If you have a complaint, the Australian Human Rights Commission can look into it. We will talk to the people involved and help you work out a solution. Our aim is to help you deal with your… -
14 December 2012Book page
2009 Immigration detention and offshore processing on Christmas Island
This report contains a summary of observations by the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) following its July 2009 visit to Australia’s immigration detention facilities on Christmas Island. It follows the Commission’s 2006, 2007 and 2008 annual reports on inspections of immigration detention facilities.[1] -
14 December 2012Book page
Let's talk about rights: A guide to help young people have their say about human rights in Australia (2009)
This guide has been produced by the Australian Human Rights Commission to help you participate in the Australian Government’s National Human Rights Consultation. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
14 December 2012Project
A last resort? report of the National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention (2004)
Explore a report by the Commission in relation to a national inquiry in to children being held in immigration detention. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Webpage
Australia's Second Universal Periodic Review on human rights
Learn about the Universal Periodic Review, which is undertaken by the UN every four years to examine the human rights records of all 192 UN Member States. -
Race Discrimination
14 December 2012PublicationGuide to the Racial Hatred Act
The Racial Hatred Act, introduced in October 1995, extends the coverage of the RDA so that people can complain to the Australian Human Rights Commission about racially offensive or abusive behaviour. It aims to strike a balance between two valued rights: the right to communicate freely and the right to live free from vilification. -
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… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Project
Bringing them home: anniversary
The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, The Hon Jenny Macklin MP, launched the Australian Human Rights Commission's ‘Us Taken-Away Kids’ magazine in Sydney on 11 December 2007.