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6 August 2013SubmissionAustralian Government Guidelines on the Recognition of Gender: Consultation Draft
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6 August 2013Submission
Review of the Sex Standard
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Commission – General
9 October 2017Opinion pieceRespect is essential to debates in civilised Australia society
We can all have our say within the bounds of law Respect is the essence of a civil society. It is the cornerstone of human rights - the "active voice" of dignity that links all the international conventions to which Australia has committed. Respect is tolerance. It is a fundamental basis of our democratic society to be able to express our thoughts and feelings, and to respect those of others… -
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17 July 2013Submission
Inquiry into the Correctional Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2006
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17 July 2013Submission
Inquiry into adoption by same-sex couples
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17 July 2013Submission
Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Visa Subclass 457 Integrity Review Issues Paper 3: Integrity and Exploitation
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28 June 2013Submission
Response to the Public Consultation on the Human Rights of Older Persons
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Commission – General
26 April 2013Webpage
Ms Megan Mitchell - National Children's Commissioner
Megan Mitchell Former National Children's Commissioner (2013 - 2020) Megan Mitchell was Australia's National Children's Commissioner from 25 February 2013 - 24 March 2020. The announcement of the appointment of Megan Mitchell as Australia’s first National Children’s Commissioner was made in Canberra on 25 February 2013. This marks a significant step in the protection of children in Australia… -
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9 April 2013Submission
Native Title Amendment Bill 2012 and future reform of the native title process
AHRC submission to the House Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs on the Native Title Amendment Bill 2012 and future reform of the native title process -
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5 April 2013Submission
Value of a justice reinvestment approach
Value of a justice reinvestment approach Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Cyberbullying, Human rights and bystanders
Reach Out is an online community for young people that can help with mental health and wellbeing related issues they also provide opportunities for connecting with young people. http://au.reachout.com -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Application for temporary exemption: "La la land" Byron Bay
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act for a temporary exemption regarding "La La Land Byron Bay", a restaurant and bar located in upstairs premises at Byron Bay NSW. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Application for exemption under ADA section 44: Caloundra Gardens Retirement Village
The Applicant sought an exemption under section 44 of the ADA so that it may impose a requirement that only persons over the age of 50 years can reside at Caloundra Gardens. The Applicant sought an exemption from the ADA for a period of five years. The Applicant states that the purpose of applying for an exemption is for the Commission to confirm and clarify the legal status of Caloundra Gardens… -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Highly Commended - Leanne Smith - 2008 Human Rights Photo Competition
Comments: 'This photograph records the re-opening of a girls' elementary school in Afghanistan in a remote district of Wardak Province in 2006. Although the school building is an exposed mud brick shelter that cannot stay open in the harsh winter months, and the black board is only a bullet riddled mud brick wall, its reopening by the reformist Wardak Governor in 2006 provided real hope and… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Submissions in response to Application for Temporary Exemption: Taxi Council of Queensland, Taxi Council of Western Australia
Submissions in response to Application for Temporary Exemption: Taxi Council of Queensland, Taxi Council of Western Australia Accessible Public Transport Jurisdictional Committee (MS Word) South Australia Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure Australian Federation of Disability Organisations MS Word) Queenslanders with Disability Network (MS Word) PWD WA (MS Word) Vision… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Submissions on application for temporary exemption re free to air television captioning (no.4)
Submissions on application for temporary exemption re free to air television captioning (no.4) Submissions responding to notice of inquiry: Template submission: lodged separately by Rachael Ellis, Melissa Lowrie, Joanne Tawaf, James Blythe, John McGregor, John Williams, Rino Spadea, Barnaby Lund, Frances Moloney, Jordan Thomas, Bob Willis, Lance Hately, David Beaver, Jill Fowler, Robyn… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
SDA Exemption application: Auto & General Insurance Company Limited & Ors, re: Marital Status (2009)
The Australian Human Rights Commission has received an application from Auto & General Insurance Company Limited, A & G Insurance Services Limited, Australian Insurance Holdings Pty Ltd, and their employees, agents, insurance distributors and contractors. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law Online
Federal Discrimination Law Online 2008-2009 (Archive) Please see the most recent Federal Discrimination Law Online. Welcome to FDL Online, the online version of Federal Discrimination Law. Register for the Commission mailing list. Last updated: 1 May 2009. Previous updates: 12 January 2009 26 September 2008 Table of Contents Foreword Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - The Age… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of HREOC exemption decision re: Department of Infrastructure, Victoria
Under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 19 June 2006. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY EXEMPTION UNDER THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT: LA LA LAND BYRON BAY
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 5 May 2005 under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") concerning access to premises known as La La Land, Byron Bay.