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Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Innes: ‘Signing up'
Graeme Innes AM, Human Rights Commissioner and Commissioner Responsible for Disability Discrimination Deafness Forum Conference, Canberra, 24 May 2008. -
Disability Rights24 June 2015Webpage
Willing to Work – Consultations
Back to Willing to Work main page Consultations Consultations have now been conducted in every capital city and some regional centres. The consultations are a critical part of understanding the key concerns and challenges, as well as identifying leading practices and effective strategies. The Inquiry is interested in hearing the views, experiences and ideas for change from as many people as … -
14 December 2012Book page
Disability Council of NSW: public inquiry into the area of people with disabilities and employment
At present few reliable statistics have been gathered on related issues however Council is aware through its links across the disability sector and the anecdotal evidence of its members and staff that equity is far from being served. -
25 September 2013Book page
10 Questions for discussion
There are two broad challenges regarding human rights and use of the Internet which emerge from the discussion in this paper, namely: How do we as a society achieve an appropriate balance between competing rights in an online environment? What steps should be taken to address discrimination in terms of the ability of certain groups to access (and safely utilise) the Internet? 10.1 Addressing… -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
Guidelines on application of the Premises Standards
The Disability (Access to Premises - buildings) Standards 2010 (the Premises Standards) commence on 1 May 2011. Any application for a building approval for a new building or upgrade of an existing building on or after that date will trigger the application of the Premises Standards. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice12 February 2021Media Release
CLOSE THE GAP: We’re waiting but we will not be left wanting
The Close the Gap Campaign looks forward to seeing a comprehensive report on the refreshed targets for Closing the Gap by July. The campaign notes today’s announcement that the release of the Closing the Gap data has been pushed back to July in order to allow a full reporting year since the signing of the new National Agreement with the Coalition of Peaks on Closing the Gap. The Close the… -
14 December 2012Book page
“Standing up for basic rights and freedoms”
These values provide the cornerstone of strong communities in which everyone, regardless of their background, can feel included and make a contribution. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2001: Summary
1. Ten Years on from the Royal Commission into Aboriginal Deaths in Custody 2. Mutual Obligation, Welfare Reform and Indigenous Participation: A Human Rights Perspective -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry on Employment and Disability Interim Report: chapter 3
The issue of participation of people with disability in the open workforce has been the subject of much public debate in recent months. This is largely the result of the 'Welfare to Work' package announced in the May 2005 Commonwealth Budget. However, the issue is a longstanding one, as indicated in the submissions to the Inquiry. -
Disability Rights23 February 2016Webpage
D.D.A. Guide: FAQ on the National Relay Service
DDA Guide: Frequently asked questions: the National Relay Service What is the National Relay Service? The NRS is an Australian Government initiative. It provides phone service for people who are deaf, hearing-impaired or have complex communication needs. The NRS relay officer provides a link for the parties to the call and relays exactly what is said or typed. The NRS relay officer is… -
Commission – General31 August 2016Publication
Corporate Plan: 2016 - 2017
This Corporate Plan sets out the strategic goals and priorities of the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission). It creates an explicit connection between our purpose, corporate goals, operational environment, key activities and annual performance reporting. -
Technology and Human Rights24 July 2018Publication
Issues Paper: Human Rights and Technology
Learn more about how your human rights may be impacted by technology in the Commission's Issue Paper. -
Legal15 September 2015Submission
Inquiry into the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Foreign Fighters Bill)
Review the Commission's submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security regarding the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Comments by the Australian Human Rights Commission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee on issues relevant to Australia’s fifth periodic report under the ICCPR (2008)
The Australian Human Rights and Commission (the Commission) provides these comments to the United Nations Human Rights Committee (the Committee) in response to the Committee’s request for information relevant to Australia’s fifth periodic report under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR).[1] -
14 December 2012Book page
Celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights Semninar Series 2008
To celebrate the 60th Anniversary, the Australian Human Rights Commission has put together a seminar series exploring various aspects of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights. -
Disability Rights26 February 2013Webpage
Guides
Review guidance and advice from the Australian Human Rights Commission on the application of the Disability Discrimination Act. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 06-07: Appendix 2
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements Report of the National Inquiry into the Discrimination against People in Same-Sex Relationships: Financial and Work-Related Entitlements and Benefits (tabled report) -
28 November 2014Book page
Lessons
Discover a range of teaching resources for school students developed by the Human Rights Commission that help raise awareness of disability rights -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The adequacy and effectiveness of policies, agreements, laws, rules and practices governing children in immigration detention or child asylum seekers and refugees residing in the community after a period of detention. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
International day for people with disabilities
I am here today partly because Michelle Castagna was quick off the mark in organising me to come before I had accepted any of the numerous other possibilities for events for the international day.
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