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Legal12 September 2018Submission
Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) draft Bill 2018
1. Executive summary The Australian Human Right Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Department of Home Affairs (the Department), in response to the exposure draft of the Telecommunications and other Legislation Amendment (Assistance and Access) Bill 2018 (Cth) (the draft Bill). The stated purpose of the draft Bill is to provide national security and law enforcement… -
14 December 2012Book page
Indigenous Deaths in Custody: Chapter 6 Police Practices
Explore a report prepared for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission in relation to Indigenous deaths in custody and police practices. -
14 December 2012Book page
Towards Accessible Telecommunications for People with Disabilities
5.1 Europe and the UK 5.2 United States 5.2.1 Americans with Disabilities Act 5.2.2 Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act 5.2.3 Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act 5.3 World Summit on the Information Society -
14 December 2012Book page
RE: MINISTERIAL INQUIRY INTO GREENFIELDS EXPLORATION - BOWLER INQUIRY (2001)
Thank you for the opportunity to make submissions to the Ministerial Inquiry to identify strategies to increase resource exploration in Western Australia - the Bowler Inquiry. Enclosed is a copy of my submission which contains several recommendations. -
15 July 2014Book page
Chapter 2: Looking back on 20 years of native title and the Social Justice Commissioner role
2.1 Introduction [1] Successive Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioners (Social Justice Commissioners) have always shown constant leadership and advocacy in reporting on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights to our lands and waters in the 19 Native Title Reports written between 1994 and 2012. [2] These Reports consistently show that social justice… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Christie
1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission makes two submissions with respect to the interpretation of s.170DF(2)(f) of the Industrial Relations Act 1988 (Cth). They are: -
Sex Discrimination14 December 2012Webpage
Sex Discrimination - International Activities
Learn how the Human Rights Commission works to eliminate all forms of sex discrimination against women around the world. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 26
Pursuant to s 31(b)(ii) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), I attach, on behalf of the Commission, a report of an inquiry conducted by my predecessor, Professor Alice Tay. The inquiry dealt with a complaint of discrimination in employment by Mr Kenneth Douglas against the Commonwealth of Australia (Australian Defence Force). -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
There is no task more important than building a world in which all of our children can grow up to realise their full potential in health, peace and dignity. [1] -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
All under control? Recent issues in Australia’s legal response to counter-terrorism
13 November 2006 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Forum, Sydney I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, the traditional owners and custodians of the land where we are meeting on today. I would also like to thank our distinguished guests, the Attorney General, the Honorable Philip Ruddock MP, and Professor George Williams for participating in this forum… -
14 December 2012Book page
Tackling violence, harassment and bullying - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
The complainant is employed to undertake packing duties with the respondent retail food company. The complainant alleged she was sexually harassed by her manager. She claimed the manager’s behaviour included sending her inappropriate text messages, sending her a pornographic video and making comments of a sexual nature. -
14 December 2012Book page
Building Regulation and access - an Australian view
Since the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) came into force in March 1993 complaints to the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) have shown significant inconsistencies between anti-discrimination law and current building law in Australia . -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendix 2: Chronology of Events Relating to the Administration of Indigenous Affairs - Social Justice Report 2011
Social Justice Report 2011 Back to Contents Appendix 2: Chronology of Events Relating to the Administration of Indigenous Affairs 1 July 2010 – 30 June 2011 DATE EVENT / SUMMARY OF ISSUE 2 July 2010 Torres Strait Islander sea rights recognised by Federal Court The Federal Court recognised the Torres Strait Regional Sea Claim Group’s native title rights over about 37 800sq. km of sea between… -
Commission – General22 March 2019Webpage
Senate file listing: 1 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 2018
SENATE FILE LIST FOR THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION 1 JULY 2018 – 31 DECEMBER 2018 see previous File Id File Name Create Date 2017/225-2 IMMIGRATION PROJECT WORK - IMMIGRATION DETENTION MONITORING 2017-18 - PERTH AND CHRISTMAS ISLAND HUMAN RIGHTS COMPLIANCE - HUMAN RIGHTS SCRUTINY RESEARCH '2018-09-24 2017/225-3 IMMIGRATION PROJECT WORK - IMMIGRATION DETENTION MONITORING 2017-18 -… -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights Act - Useful Links
Human Rights Act TV is website where young people can have their say about their human rights by making a submission online, by text message or by making a youtube clip. -
Legal9 April 2013Submission
Native Title Amendment Bill 2012 and future reform of the native title process
AHRC submission to the House Standing Committee on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs on the Native Title Amendment Bill 2012 and future reform of the native title process -
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 -
30 January 2013Webpage
Law Award (sponsored by the Law Council of Australia)
Law Award Finalists - from left: Stephen Kenny, Professor Paul Redmond, Darren Fittler and Allens The Law Award is awarded to an individual or an organisation with a track record in promoting and advancing human rights in Australia through the practice of law. The finalists for 2014 are: Stephen KennyFor over 25 years, barrister and solicitor Stephen Kenny has demonstrated a dedication to… -
Rights and Freedoms30 April 2013Webpage
Right to self determination
Back to Rights and Freedoms: right by right Article 1 of both Covenants | A right of peoples rather than individuals | Self determination and the Australian people | Self determination and Australia's first peoples | International scrutiny | More information | Comments Article 1 of both Covenants The right to self-determination is contained in article 1 of the International Covenant on Civil… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: What does it mean to believe in human rights in Australia today?
I would like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of this land, the Pambalong clan of the Awabakal people, and pay my respect to their elders, past and present. Today I would like to explore the question: ‘What does it mean to believe in human rights in Australia today?’ This is an ambitious project, and I am aware that the question does not have a short and simple answer.
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