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Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
Human rights issues for rural families: Chris Sidoti (1998)
Families, and those who support them, play a vital role in the protection of human rights. Accordingly, I am very pleased to address this conference, and I commend all of you for your work in preserving and strengthening families. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws – General Law Reform) Bill 2008
Recommendation 1: The amendments contained in the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws – General Law Reform) Bill 2008 inserting the new definitions of ‘de facto partner’ and ‘de facto relationship’ into Commonwealth legislation should proceed. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to the Clarke Inquiry on the Case of Dr Mohamed Haneef (2008)
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘HREOC’) makes this submission to the Clarke Inquiry, which has been established to inquire into the case of Dr Mohamed Haneef. This inquiry raises important issues of law and practice and HREOC welcomes the opportunity to make a submission. -
Legal5 April 2013Submission
Value of a justice reinvestment approach
Value of a justice reinvestment approach Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee -
Complaint Information Service20 February 2014Webpage
The Complaint Process
The Australian Human Rights Commission is an independent third party which investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches. It does not act as an advocate or legal representative for a party to a complaint. The complaint process is simple, free and flexible. Please click on the links below to view the outline of each one of them. -
27 March 2015Book page
1 Introduction
Rights & Responsibilities 2014 was a national consultation conducted by the Human Rights Commissioner, Tim Wilson. The consultation examined how well people think their human rights and freedoms are protected in Australia. [2] In particular, the consultation sought to examine whether Australia’s different levels of government, through the enactment of legislation and implementation of… -
Children's Rights5 November 2013Speech
Respecting children’s voices in play and learning
Megan Mitchell National Children’s Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission Continuing the conversation: are all the voices being heard Crown Plaza, Hunter Valley Friday 18 October 2013 View slides 1. Acknowledgments Slide 1 Thank you Aunty Marge for your Welcome to Country. I too would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land we meet on today. It is on their ancestral… -
23 January 2014Book page
1. What are Temporary Protection Visas?
Temporary Protection Visas (TPVs) are a type of visa available to people who arrive in Australia without a visa and are found to be owed protection obligations. [1]As its name suggests, a TPV only permits the holder to remain in Australia temporarily (this can be contrasted with a Permanent Protection Visa (PPV), which grants the holder permanent resident status). TPVs can last for up to… -
Legal18 November 2014Submission
Migration and Maritime Powers Legislation Amendment (Resolving the Asylum Legacy Caseload) Bill 2014
Migration and Maritime Powers Legislation Amendment (Resolving the Asylum Legacy Caseload) Bill 2014 Submission by the Australian Human Rights Commission 31 October 2014 Download PDF Download Word -
Legal18 November 2014Submission
Migration Amendment (Protecting Babies Born in Australia) Bill 2014
Migration Amendment (Protecting Babies Born in Australia) Bill 2014 Submission by the Australian Human Rights Commission 19 August 2014 Download PDF Download Word -
Commission – General29 August 2013Webpage
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The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (the Declaration) affirms the minimum standards for the survival, dignity, security and well-being of Indigenous peoples worldwide and enshrines Indigenous peoples’ right to be different. The Declaration was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations in September 2007. This was the culmination of more than 20 years of negotiation… -
Commission – General9 February 2017Webpage
June Oscar AO - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
June Oscar AO Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner 2017 - 2024 June Oscar AO is a proud Bunuba woman from the remote town of Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. She is a strong advocate for Indigenous Australian languages, social justice, women’s issues, and has worked tirelessly to reduce Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). June has… -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Annual Report 2003-2004 : Financial statements
The following files are in Portable Document Format (PDF), if you requitre this data in a more accessible form pleases email webfeedback@humanrights.gov.au -
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… -
Commission – General10 August 2017Webpage
Senate File Listing - 1 January 2017 – 30 June 2017
see previous SENATE FILE LIST FOR AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 1 JANUARY 2017 – 30 JUNE 2017 File Id File Name Create Date 2014/143-2 2014 INQUIRY INTO CHILDREN IN IMMIGRATION DETENTION - GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH PUBLIC HUMAN RIGHTS COMPLIANCE - HRU PUBLIC INQUIRIES 2017-04-13 2014/143-3 2014 INQUIRY INTO CHILDREN IN IMMIGRATION DETENTION - GENERAL CORRESPONDENCE WITH PUBLIC HUMAN… -
Rights and Freedoms11 June 2013Webpage
National Human Rights Action Plan
In 1993 the World Conference on Human Rights recommended that each State consider the desirability of drawing up a national action plan identifying steps whereby that State would improve the promotion and protection of human rights. This was a result of an initiative by Australia, and was a concept principally developed by Mr Bill Barker of the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Webpage
Reparations for the stolen generations - Government responds - Senator Aden Ridgeway
Acknowledgement of guests from overseas, Parliamentary colleagues, Social Justice Commissioner Mr Bill Jonas, Justice Elizabeth Evatt, ATSIC Commissioners, distinguished guests. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 1999-2000: Workplace relations
Staff in the Commission are employed under section 22 of the Public Service Act 1999. The new Public Service Act was introduced in December 1999 and gives responsibility for employment decisions to Agency Heads. With changes made to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Act in December 1999 the President assumed Agency Head status under the Public Service Act. Employment policies have been… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 1998 - Foreword
This report presents various responses to Bringing Them Home, the Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from their Families. This is not done to re-open the substance of the Inquiry, its findings or the basis of its recommendations. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
Captioned television inquiry index
Captioned television inquiry index Inquiry under the Disability Discrimination Act into complaints regarding captioning levels on Australian broadcast television Press release July 2003 Temporary exemption decision May 2003 ; recommendation and reasons; broadcasters application (MS Word) and proposal and submissions in response March 2001 forum (published 2 April 2001) Withdrawal of proposed…