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14 December 2012WebpageInquiry into Crimes Amendment (Fairness for Minors) Bill 2011
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committees in their Inquiry into the Crimes Amendment (Fairness for Minors) Bill 2011 (the Bill). -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013WebpageRight to an effective remedy
Learn about how a process called the right to effective remedy can help protect people when their human rights have been violated. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Commission Submission: Ashmore
1. The Coroner has jurisdiction, relevantly, "to investigate a death". See s 19(1) of the Coroner's Act 1996 (CI) (the Act). Also see the definition of "investigation" in s 3 and ss 8, 25(1) - (3), 27(3) - (5), 44(2), 46(2) and 50 of the Act. Cf s 6(1) of the Coroner's Act 1920 (CI) which limited the jurisdiction of the Coroner, relevantly, "to inquire into the manner and… -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 50:Campbell v Black & White Cabs Pty Ltd and Tighe
Pursuant to s 31(b)(ii) of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth), I attach my report of an inquiry into the complaint made by Mr Norman Campbell of discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record by Black & White Cabs Pty Ltd and Mr John Tighe. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The Law Institute of Victoria wishes to endorse the Legal section of the Submission by KIDS (Kids in Detention Story) to you Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention. -
14 December 2012Book page
A Time to Value - Media Pack
Women incur significant workplace disadvantage from the onset of family responsibilities, not just in the immediate period following the birth of a child but over the longer term. This inevitably results in lessened economic security for women, including during retirement. The inequality of outcomes for men and women as a result of the shared duty of raising a family is self evident. While some… -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: How was the Inquiry conducted?
The Inquiry received 346 submissions, including 64 confidential submissions. Detailed information was provided by organisations representing detainees, human rights and legal bodies, members of the public, religious bodies, state government agencies and a range of non-government policy and service-providing organisations. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Application for temporary exemption under Disability Discrimination Act section 55: Oxford Hotel, Casino
On 24 January 2005 the Commission received an application from BCA Check Building Surveyors for exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) regarding accessibility of the upper floor of the Oxford Hotel, Casino. I recommend that the Commission decide to reject the application. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: Human Rights Philosophies
Explore diverse human rights philosophies, from natural rights to modern critiques, and understand their historical and cultural contexts. Learn more with this fact sheet. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Revised application for exemption under DDA section 55: Subscription television captioning
The Commission has received a revised application (attached, MS Word format) from the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) on behalf of its members for a Temporary Exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA). -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2005 :
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Tom Calma, has issued a challenge to Australian governments to address Indigenous health inequality and inequality of opportunity through a new campaign outlined in this year"s Social Justice Report. -
Education6 March 2013Speech
Education and Human Rights – Recognising one, realising all
Speech delivered by Professor Gillian Triggs, former President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, on the topic of the right to equality and education. -
14 December 2012Book page
20 Years on: The Challenges Continue - Appendix A
A telephone survey questionnaire of eight to ten minutes duration was designed by HREOC in collaboration with the Gallup Organization. A copy is attached at Appendix B. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 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. -
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. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2000: Summary
The reconciliation process has made clear the pressing need for Aboriginal peoples to negotiate freely the terms of their continuing relationship with Australia. The report shows that the recognition of Indigenous people's right to their land and the origins of a nation are inextricably related and that changes to one part of the relationship infer and require changes to the other. Developments… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Evidence Amendment Bill 2008
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee in its Inquiry into the Evidence Amendment Bill 2008. -
Race Discrimination
17 July 2015PublicationNational Anti-racism Strategy Evaluation 2015
The National Anti-Racism Strategy was developed to help people to understand what racism is and why it is a problem. And it was about empowering people to prevent racism from happening and to reduce it in their communities. Almost three years on from its launch in August 2012, we can report on the Strategy’s success. But we do so in the knowledge that more remains to be done. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Sex and Age Discrimination Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 (2010)
the Commission in its Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee on the inquiry into the effectiveness of the SDA in eliminating discrimination and promoting gender equality (the Senate Committee); and -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
DIMIA
By this instrument the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (“the Commission”) grants to the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (“DIMIA”) its contractors and agents, a temporary exemption (“the exemption”) pursuant to section 44(2) of the Sex Discrimination Act (Cth) 1984 (“the Act”), in relation to the…