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14 December 2012WebpagePost Implementation Review of the Fair Work Act 2009
We have found that employees in the SACS industry are predominantly women and are generally remunerated at a level below that of employees of state and local governments who perform similar work. [6] -
LGBTIQ+
13 July 2018Webpage
Background and terminology
Protecting the human rights of people born with variations in sex characteristics in the context of medical interventions Background In Australian, some people born with variations in sex characteristics may be subject to medical interventions without themselves providing informed consent. It has been reported that this may be done where there is no medical need - for example, it may take… -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Job Sharing
Job sharing is a flexible work arrangement where one job is done by more than one person. It can be an option if employees want to work part-time but the job that is available needs to be worked on a full-time basis. Example: One employee works part-time and does the job on Monday and Tuesday and another employee does the same job, also working part-time, on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday… -
25 September 2013Book page
6 Some regulatory challenges
The challenge of finding the appropriate balance between rights is not one which is specific to the Internet.It is difficult to know if Australian laws that limit freedom of expression in the interests of other rights, or on other permissible grounds, have ‘drawn the line’ appropriately without a comprehensive review of such laws. In New Zealand, a legislative review undertaken by the New… -
14 December 2012Book page
A Bad Business - Part C: Findings
The majority of reported sexual harassment was targeted at women, involved multiple forms of harassing behaviour and occurred on more than one occasion. In over one in five cases, the harassment continued for more than 12 months. Verbal harassment was often a precursor to physical forms of harassment. -
14 December 2012Book page
A Bad Business - Part A: Background
Sexual harassment has been unlawful across Australia for almost twenty years with 2004 marking the twentieth anniversary of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) (Sex Discrimination Act). [2] Over that period, community awareness of the existence of sexual harassment, particularly in the area of employment, has grown considerably. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012SpeechPresident Speech: Flinders University Law School Prize Giving Ceremony 2010
I am honoured to have been invited to address you this evening on this beautiful campus of the Flinders University of South Australia. Let me begin my address by recalling that, long before the establishment of this prestigious place of learning in the European tradition, there was learning of another tradition here; the learning of the Kaurna people of the Adelaide Plains.I would like to… -
Employers14 December 2012Webpage
Workplace bullying
Recognise workplace bullying, its impact and affects. Learn what you can do if you are being bullied at work and need support. -
Race Discrimination
14 December 2012SpeechSite navigation
Centuries ago a great many of the inhabitants of this beautiful island were wiped out by colonization and its aftermath. The disappearance of so many is a solemn reminder of the injustice done to the first peoples of this land. Their violent absence is a presence that calls for us to reflect on injustices, suffering and reconciliation in the broadest sense. To them I pay my respects. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechThe Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Explore a speech that highlights an international human rights convention that sets out the fundamental human rights of people with disability. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Decision granting temporary exemption: Tiger Airways
By this instrument, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘HREOC') grants a temporary exemption to Tiger Australia pursuant to sections 55(1) and 55(1A) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (‘DDA') in relation to access to and egress from aircraft operated by Tiger. -
Legal
6 April 2018Submission
Migration Amendment (Clarification of Jurisdiction) Bill 2018
Downloads Introduction The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in its Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Clarification of Jurisdiction) Bill 2018 (Cth) (Bill) introduced by the Australian Government. Summary This Bill proposes to amend Part 8 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (Migration Act) which… -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
“I saw an Afghani guy cut his own throat in my compound – he was working with me in the kitchen that day, and after work, he went outside and he cut himself up everywhere. It was really hard. Even the officers started crying when this happened”. [17–year–old asylum-seeker] -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Gender Identity
The Sex Discrimination Act makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person because of their gender identity. There are some limited exemptions. Gender identity discrimination happens when a person is treated less favourably than another person in a similar situation because of that person’s gender-related identity, appearance, mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of the… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Speech by Senator Aden Ridgeway.
Thank you for inviting me here to speak at the Sydney launch of two reports from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner; the 2003 Native Title Report and the 2003 Social Justice Report. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
It must also be recognised that many children in detention centres have been deeply damaged - further trauma could be avoided, in part, by prudent selection and training of staff and guards. It needs to be assured that only staff who have learned to respect relevant cultures, religious traditions and are knowledgeable of the human rights of asylum seekers and the often traumatic conditions of… -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: 2009 Human Rights Day Oration
I would like to begin by acknowledging the Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation, the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, and pay my respects to their elders past and present. -
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. -
14 December 2012Book page
A Time to Value - Media Pack
Federal Sex Discrimination Commissioner Pru Goward has today released her final paper, A Time to Value: Proposal for a national scheme of paid maternity leave. -
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.