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Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
Chart of related rights and articles in human rights instruments - Human rights at your fingertips
View the Australian Human Rights Commission's chart of related rights and articles in human rights instruments. -
14 December 2012Book page
Asylum seekers and refugees guide
Over the last decade the Commission has worked to promote and protect the rights of asylum seekers and refugees in Australia. The Commission aims to provide clear, factual information to highlight the human rights issues involved in the treatment of these groups of people. On this page: Who are asylum seekers and refugees? What are Australia’s human rights obligations in relation to asylum… -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Innes: Keeping Disability Action Plans on track
I was pleased to get this invitation to make a contribution to this forth and final workshop on the development of Disability Action Plans organised by the Office for Disability. -
14 December 2012Book page
About the Australian Human Rights Commission (2012)
We work to find practical and long-term solutions to the human rights issues facing people in Australia, as well as to build greater understanding and respect for human rights in our community. -
28 January 2021Webpage
Our approach
Read about the Commission's expertise in human rights education and training. The courses convert human rights principles and laws into effective practice. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2000: Chapter 2: Definition and extinguishment of native title by the common law
This year the High Court will decide fundamental issues about the nature of native title and the extent to which it is protected by the common law. In hearing the appeal of the Miriuwung, Gajerrong and Balangarra peoples from the decision of the Full Federal Court in Western Australia v Ward (1) the court will be called upon to arbitrate an old dispute that has never been settled; that between… -
14 December 2012Book page
WORKability 2: chapter 4
WORKability I: Barriers noted that many employers are afraid of the 'unknowns' that may arise when employing people with disability. [1] On the one hand, this is the case with any new employee and the way to deal with the risk is to have a probationary period in an employment contract. On the other hand, several First Round Submissions suggested that a 'risk-free' opportunity to test an… -
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 10: Minimising risk and ensuring the safety of the workplace
10.1 Education Key findings of Review ADFA provided undergraduates with limited education about healthy and respectful relationships, issues regarding consent, the meaning and appropriateness of sexist language and behaviour, and issues regarding controlling and threatening behaviour. The 2011 Unacceptable Behaviour Survey indicated that incidents of inappropriate conduct and inappropriate … -
14 December 2012Book page
5. Protecting the Human Rights of Children in Immigration Detention
Australia is responsible for ensuring that all children in its jurisdiction can enjoy all applicable human rights, including those in the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) and Refugee Convention. That responsibility may be executed through legislation, executive action and the judicial system. Subject to the Australian… -
28 October 2013Book page
4 Proposed policy changes
Prior to the federal election on 7 September 2013, the then Opposition announced a number of policies which it would implement, if elected, to deter asylum seekers arriving in Australia by boat and to reform Australia’s refugee status determination process. Some of the key proposals which are relevant to the Commission’s mandate are briefly considered below. 4.1 Temporary Protection Visas… -
21 October 2022Webpage
Let's talk about racism
Explore human rights teaching resources related to racism, including topics such as discrimination, what racism looks like and what you can do about it. -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Appendix 7
Established the Northern Territory Aboriginals Department with responsibility for the control and welfare of Aborigines and `to provide where possible for the custody, maintenance and education of the children of aboriginals'. -
14 December 2012Book page
Executive Summary
Between late 2008 and late 2011, 180 young Indonesians who said that they were children arrived in Australia having worked as crew on boats bringing asylum seekers to Australia. -
14 December 2012Book page
Corporate Social Responsibility & Human Rights
The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is generally understood to mean that corporations have a degree of responsibility not only for the economic consequences of their activities, but also for the social and environmental implications. This is sometimes referred to as a ‘triple bottom line’ approach that considers the economic, social and environmental aspects of corporate activity. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
Young People and Human Rights Dialogue: Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM (2005)
Firstly, HREOC is charged with: "promoting an understanding and acceptance of human rights in Australia". Young people obviously form a very, very important part of that task. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
NSW DET Teacher Consultants conference:Keynote Speech
Read a keynote speech on the inclusivity of people with a disability at a NSW Department of Education and Training teachers conference. -
Rights and Freedoms8 May 2015Speech
Speech to the Australian Libertarian Society’s 3rd annual Friedman conference
Introduction Thank you. It is a great pleasure to attend the Australian Libertarian Society’s Third Friedman Conference. I’d like to acknowledge the outstanding efforts of Tim Andrews and John Humphrey for bringing this important conference together. I’d also like to acknowledge the previous speaker, Tom Palmer, and his outstanding work in advancing liberty across the world. Human rights… -
Commission – General10 February 2014Webpage
Senate File Listing - 1 July 2013 - 31 December 2013
Senate File Listing previous reports Indexed list of Australian Human Rights Commission Files for 1 July 2013 - 31 December 2013 FileId: 2009/15-5 Create Date 12-Aug-2013 Name: CLOSE THE GAP CAMPAIGN Title:PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION - ATSISJU AGENCY LIAISON FileId: 2011/293-9 Create Date 26-Jul-2013 Name: WESTPAC VALUING UNPAID CARING WORK PROJECT Title:PUBLIC AWARENESS & EDUCATION -… -
Rights and Freedoms17 January 2019Speech
Alice Tay Lecture in Law and Human Rights 2018 - ‘Rights-mindedness’
‘Rights-mindedness’ — making human rights real in public service and community understanding 70 years after the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Alice Tay Lecture in Law and Human Rights 2018 Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission Sir Roland Wilson Building Canberra 25 September 2018 Abstract A key function of the Australian… -
Employers11 February 2015Webpage
Racial discrimination
Learn how Racial Discrimination Act protects people from less favourable treatment because of their country of birth, ethnic origin, or skin colour.
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