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Asylum Seekers and Refugees17 July 2015Publication
Summary factsheet - The Forgotten Children: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention 2014
The Forgotten Children: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention 2014 Summary factsheet July 2015 What was the Inquiry about? On 3 February 2014 the President of the Commission announced a national inquiry into children in immigration detention. The purpose of the Inquiry was to investigate the ways in which life in immigration detention affects the health, well-being and -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Appendix two: The Council of Australian Governments’ whole-of-government community trials initiative
This appendix provides a summary of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) whole-of-government community trials initiative and its implementation in each state and territory. [1] -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
World Programme for Human Rights Education (2009)
Australia’s national human rights institution, the Australian Human Rights Commission, has statutory functions relating to human rights education in Australia. These include promoting understanding and public discussion of human rights, and undertaking research and educational programs for the purpose of promoting human rights. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Indigenous Peoples: Issues in International and Domestic Law
International Law Association (Australian Branch) Papers presented at a series of three seminars held between 2002 and 2004 in association with the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. -
Employers18 February 2015Quick Guide
Mental Illness
A guide for employers to understand the rights of employees with mental illness. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2007: Chapter 9
The federal government on 21 June 2007 announced measures to tackle sexual abuse against Aboriginal children in the Northern Territory. The legislation it passed to implement the measures has significant implications for Aboriginal owned and controlled land. -
14 December 2012Book page
President and Commissioners - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
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. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2005 : The Indigenous Health Challenge
I am recommending that the governments of Australia commit to achieving equality of health status and life expectation between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous people within 25 years. -
Rights and Freedoms12 November 2014Speech
Celebration of brave journalism
CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Introduction and acknowledgement Thank you Andrew for your welcome. Before I begin I would like to acknowledge that we meet on the land of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and pay my respects to elders, past and present. May I also acknowledge Peter Greste’s parents and family who have joined us tonight. I thank Al Jazeera for the invitation and congratulate them… -
13 November 2014Book page
People and performance
Organisational excellence The Commission is accredited as an ‘A status’ national human rights institution (NHRI) by the International Coordinating Committee (ICC) of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights. The ICC is responsible for accrediting new NHRIs, as well as re-accrediting existing NHRIs every five years, according to a rigorous and transparent process… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees14 December 2012Publication
DIAC Response to the Australian Human Rights Commission report on the use of community arrangements for asylum seekers, refugees and stateless persons who have arrived to Australia by boat
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship welcomes the opportunity to respond to the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) report on the use of community arrangements for asylum seekers, refugees and stateless persons who have arrived to Australia by boat. -
31 January 2013Webpage
2006 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The 2006 Medal and Awards presentation ceremony was held on 7 December 2006 at a luncheon at the Sheraton on the Park hotel in Sydney. The Human Rights Day address was delivered by Commission President, the Hon. John von Doussa QC and Julie McCrossin was the MC. The judges of the 2006 Human Rights Medal and Awards who give their time and expertise on a voluntary basis included: Professor -
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 9: Accommodation and Supervision (Recommendations 19-21)
Key findings of Review High profile incidents that occurred in the residential accommodation made accommodation and supervision an area of particular concern to the Review. Well supervised residential settings can significantly minimise the risk of unacceptable behaviour. The residential setting at ADFA is a complex place, encompassing home, place of study and place of work for… -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Commissioners: DR SEV OZDOWSKI, Human Rights Commissioner MRS ROBIN SULLIVAN, Queensland Children's Commissioner PROFESSOR TRANG THOMAS, Professor of Psychology, Melbourne Institute of Technology MS VANESSA LESNIE, Secretary to the Inquiry -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Commissioners: DR SEV OZDOWSKI, Human Rights Commissioner MRS ROBIN SULLIVAN, Queensland Children's Commissioner PROFESSOR TRANG THOMAS, Professor of Psychology, Melbourne Institute of Technology MS VANESSA LESNIE, Secretary to the Inquiry -
13 April 2015Book page
Who we are
The Australian Human Rights Commission is independent from government and established by legislation. We strive to resolve complaints, encourage positive law reform and build a shared awareness and recognition of freedoms and rights throughout Australia. We operate under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) as well as federal laws that seek to ensure freedom from… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
President speech: Keynote address to VIEW Clubs of Australia
Good morning. I would like to acknowledge the Kaurna people, the traditional owners of the land upon which we meet, and pay my respect to their elders past and present. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
ANNETCO INC
The applicant, Annetco Inc (formerly WiN Support Services), is a “government funded not for profit organisation which provides services to people with a disability, the aged and their families/carers. Through the delivery of culturally appropriate specialist support services [the applicant] aims to empower people to live independently in the community and is able to offer support on an… -
14 December 2012Book page
Copyright and Publishing Roundtable
Graeme Innes, AM, Deputy Disability Discrimination Commissioner, welcomed participants to the meeting, and expressed the Commission's pleasure that so much good will and commitment had been observed during the preparatory work leading up to the meeting. He noted that many problems impacting on people with a disability are systemic issues, and may not be most effectively resolved through… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties
This submission is made by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘Commission') in response to the terms of reference issued by the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties inquiry into the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the Child on Involvement of Children in Armed Conflict (‘Optional Protocol').
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