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Education8 April 2016Webpage
Join a Human Rights Group
There are many organisations within Australia that promote social justice and human rights issues. Some even have programs that are specifically designed for younger people. Listed below are a few of the organisations worth checking out. Amnesty International Amnesty International is an advocacy group that regularly campaigns on a range of issues designed to protect and defend human rights… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
7 July 2018Media ReleaseWiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices) survey launched
The Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO is inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls to take part in the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) project, through a new online survey. The launch of the survey for Indigenous women and girls coincides with the start of NAIDOC Week, with the theme Because of Her We Can. “This year’s NAIDOC Week has rightly put the focus… -
27 January 2015Book page
2 Introduction
2.1 What is Workplace Diversity? The term diversity refers to what makes us different. It covers gender, age, language, disability, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation and religious belief. Diversity also refers to our many other differences in education, work experience, occupation, socio-economic background, marital status and whether or not we have family and carer -
Rights and Freedoms
16 May 2013WebpageCommission reports raising ICCPR Article 7 issues
No. 46: Yousefi family v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) (2011)Cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment; detention disproportionate to Commonwealth’s objectives; best interests of child and right to care and protection; access to health care and educationHuman rights considered: ICCPR Articles 7, 9, 10; CRC Articles 3.1, 3.2, 24.1, 28.1, 37(a), 37(c) No. 35… -
Legal
11 February 2016SubmissionCriminal Code Amendment (Firearms Trafficking) Bill 2015
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Legal
11 February 2016Submission
Crimes Legislation Amendment (Proceeds of Crime and Other Measures) Bill 2015
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Disability Rights
12 January 2016SubmissionSubmission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the Social Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2015
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Children's Rights
11 March 2013WebpageGuides
Resources for children and young people For general information about human rights, see the Information for Students page. For information about the special rights of children and young people, see the About Children's Rights page. See also our poster showing 12 key rights in the Convention. Resources for teachers, parents and carers For resources for teaching about children's rights, see… -
Sex Discrimination
28 February 2013WebpageGuides
Access comprehensive guides on sex discrimination laws and rights in Australia, empowering equality and justice for all genders. -
12 February 2013Book page
4 Key national priorities, initiatives, and commitments
The role of national human rights institutions in promoting and protecting human rights at the national level is well recognised, as is their contribution to the international human rights system. [70] The international community has highlighted the need for the Australian Government to strengthen the Australian Human Rights Commission and for the necessary funding to be provided in order… -
Commission – General
30 January 2013WebpageCommunity Award – Organisation
Community Award - Organisation Finalists The Community Award – Organisation is awarded to a not-for-profit community-based organisation with a track record in promoting and advancing human rights in the Australian community. The shortlisted community organisations are: Settlement Services International: a not-for-profit organisation that provides resettlement and case management services to … -
30 January 2013Webpage
Literature Award
Literature Award Finalists The Literature Award is awarded for a non-fiction work published in Australia. Examples could include books focussed on social history, social commentary, biography or human rights. The finalists for 2014 are: Nicholas Clements, The Black War: Fear, Sex and Resistance in Tasmania (University of Queensland Press) Kate Richards, Is There No Place for Me?: Making… -
29 January 2013Book page
Transmittal Letter
21 October 2011The Hon Robert McClelland MPAttorney-GeneralCentral Office3-5 National Circuit BARTON ACT 2600 Dear Attorney, Review into the Treatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force – Phase 1 I am pleased to present to you the Commission’s report of the Review into the Treatment of Women at the Australian Defence Force Academy. This Report represents the first stage of a broader… -
Legal
8 December 2015Submission
Migration Amendment (Complementary Protection and Other Measures) Bill 2015
1 Introduction 1. The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in relation to its inquiry into the Australian Government’s Migration Amendment (Complementary Protection and Other Measures) Bill 2015 (Cth) (Bill). -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The Victorian Bar Council has been provided with the submission to the HREOC Enquiry into the mandatory detention of children that has been prepared by a group headed by Julian Burnside QC and called the Kids in Detention Story. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Report on the Human Rights Commissioner's Visit to Curtin
The Department of Multicultural Affairs has been provided with an opportunity to comment on the report and submitted their response on 15 December 2000. A covering letter and the response are available below. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The Social Responsibilities Commission was established by the Anglican Diocese of Perth in the early 1980s, and became a provincial body a decade later. Throughout its history, the Commission has sought to be an advocate for the human rights of all people, particularly those who are the most vulnerable in society. -
14 December 2012Book page
Dinka - African Australians translations -
back to African Australian translations Dinka - Summary Guide translations In our own words: African Australians: A review of human rights and social inclusion issues 2010 Download PDF Download Word Audio files Complete audio File 1 File 2 File 3 File 4 File 5 File 6 File 7 File 8 File 9 File 10 File 11 -
14 December 2012Book page
Kirundi - African Australians translations -
back to African Australian translations Kirundi - Summary Guide translations In our own words: African Australians: A review of human rights and social inclusion issues 2010 Download PDF Download Word Audio files Complete audio File 1 File 2 File 3 File 4 File 5 File 6 File 7 File 8 File 9 File 10 File 11 -
14 December 2012Book page
Krio - African Australians translations -
back to African Australian translations Krio - Summary Guide translations In our own words: African Australians: A review of human rights and social inclusion issues 2010 Download PDF Download Word Audio files Complete audio File 1 File 2 File 3 File 4 File 5 File 6 File 7 File 8 File 9 File 10 File 11