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14 December 2012WebpageSubmissions on ARA exemption application
This page provides links to submissions provided in response to the Commission's notice of inquiry on the Australasian Railway Association's application for exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act. Submissions are posted in the form received (except for removal of individual contact details in some cases) and are the responsibility of their authors. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Bullying: Know Your Rights
Bullying is an abuse of your human rights. Learn how governments, schools, workplaces and individuals (including you) should ensure every human right is respected. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Migration Amendment (Review Provisions) Bill 2006
The changes may or may not improve the efficiency of tribunal processes. However, it is more than likely that they will result in an unfair process for determining refugee and migration claims. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Migration Litigation Reform Bill 2005
At the hearing held 13 April 2005, the Commission took a number of questions on notice. I am advised that the answers to the Honourable Senators’ questions are as set out below. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Migration Submission (May 2004)
As Mr Lenehan observed (at page 13 of the Hansard) the Commission's written submission did not include a specific proposal for a legislative provision conferring discretion on courts to extend the proposed time limits. Having had the opportunity to consider that issue further, the Commission puts forward the following suggested amendments to the Bill: -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
melbourne trams exemption information sheet
On 6 November 1998 the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission received an application by the Victorian Public Transport Corporation and others for an exemption from sections 23 and 24 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. Section 23 of the Act relates to access to premises. Section 24 of the Act relates to goods, services and facilities (including public transport). -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Recommendation for temporary exemption: Bendigo tram service
That the Commission grant an exemption to the Bendigo Trust from compliance with the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport, in so far as those Standards would prevent installation of one tram stop using kerb side boarding, for a period of three years, on condition that: -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of temporary exemption application: Australian Subscription Television And Radio Association (ASTRA)
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received, by letter dated 12 April 2004, an application for temporary exemption under section 55 of the DDA regarding the provision of captions on subscription television, for a period of five years. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Recommendation for temporary exemption: Buchan Bus 'n Freight Application
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application from Mr D. Beaven, trading as Buchan Bus n Freight, for a temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) from the provisions of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport to permit the introduction of a public transport service using a vehicle which is not wheelchair… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Summary of Submission to ATSIC Review
Dr Bill Jonas has called on the government to strengthen the monitoring role of ATSIC at the national level as well as provide it with enhanced powers at the state and regional levels. Dr Jonas is the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. His comments were made in a submission made on behalf of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission and lodged with the… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
melbourne trams exemption notice
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 15 March 1999 under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") concerning trams and light rail in Melbourne. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 1999-2000
The year of this report saw several significant changes and developments within the Commission. Some were anticipated; some had been delayed; some were more welcome than others all led to a full and active twelve month period. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Senate order on Government Contracts - 1 July 2012 - 30 June 2013
On 20 June 2001, the Senate agreed to an order requiring each Minister to table a letter of advice that a list of contracts, in respect of each agency administered by that Minister, has been placed on the Internet, with access to the list through the agency's home page. The letter was to be tabled no later than the 10th day of the spring and autumn sitting each year. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Mt Isa
3. His Honour failed to take into account the decision of the High Court of Australia in Waters -v- the Public Transport Commission in stating that the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission is not limited in its consideration by anything set down in the Sex Discrimination Act 1984. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Amicus guidelines
1. These guidelines apply only to Federal Court proceedings under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) ("AHRC Act") as amended by the Human Rights Legislation Amendment Act (No 1) 1999 (Cth). -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Publication
21 Years of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (2007)
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (now known as the Australian Human Rights Commission) was established in 1986 by an act of the federal Parliament. -
Race Discrimination
21 March 2019VideoRacism. It Stops With Me - featuring Adam Goodes (2013)
Find out about what you can do to tell everyone that Racism. It Stops With Me. at http://itstopswithme.humanrights.gov.au/ and Play by the Rules - http://www.playbytherules.net.au Video featuring Adam Goodes. -
Children's Rights
22 February 2019VideoChild Safe Organisations
As part of the Child Safe Organisations project, the Australian Government commissioned the National Children’s Commissioner, Megan Mitchell, to lead the development of National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Find out more at https://childsafe.humanrights.gov.au TRANSCRIPT: https://childsafe.humanrights.gov.au/... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
13 February 2019Media ReleaseKimberley Suicide report must be turning point for action
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO says the report into the deaths of 13 Aboriginal children and young people must be the turning point for action. The West Australian Coroner Ros Fogliani has today handed down her report into the suicides in the Kimberley region between November 12 and March 2016. Commissioner Oscar said unlike the many… -
Rights and Freedoms
8 October 2019Media ReleaseUN High Commissioner for Human Rights in Sydney
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Her Excellency Dr Michelle Bachelet AC, is in Sydney today to attend the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Free and Equal; A National Conversation on Human Rights. Dr Bachelet will deliver the keynote address at the conference. Her speech will focus on Australia’s human rights achievements and challenges, as well as our sphere of influence in the…