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Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
Disability complaint outcomes
Explore a range of Commission and Federal Court decisions, conciliated settlements and decline decisions in relation to disability complaint outcomes. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2002-2003: Chapter 1
The Commission is a national independent statutory body established under the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. It has a President and five Commissioners. The five positions are currently held by three persons. Please refer to the organisational chart for further information. -
Children's Rights25 October 2023Media Release
National Children’s Commissioner urges governments to monitor child rights
Australia’s National Children's Commissioner Anne Hollonds is urging governments and service providers to implement a new national toolkit to help improve laws and policy decisions and monitor their impacts on children. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice7 September 2023Webpage
United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
Information about the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. -
Rights and Freedoms1 May 2013Webpage
Right to health
Back to rights and freedoms: right by right ICESCR Article 12 | Other instruments | Commission work | International scrutiny | More information | Comments ICESCR Article 12 ICESCR Article 12 states The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health. The steps to be taken by the States… -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Understanding Disability Discrimination
In some ways I think I have been asked to teach my grandmother to suck eggs (though I am sure my own venerable forebear did no such thing!). I would say that there is no industry more skilled in the art of disability discrimination than the insurance and superannuation industry. Before you decide I am irretrievably biased against your work let me explain that, of course, I understand such… -
Technology and Human Rights10 July 2023Publication
Final Report Summary: Human Rights and Technology
In this Final Report summary, learn more about creating ethical AI compliant with technology and human rights principles. -
Legal1 June 2021Webpage
Legislation
Explore the legal and policy framework related to human rights, including international conventions and domestic anti-discrimination laws. -
Disability Rights19 March 2015Speech
6th National Disability Summit - Keynote speech: Disability Discrimination Commissioner
To begin, I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are meeting. I pay my respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Elders from other communities who may be here today. Thank you for inviting me to speak at the 6th National Disability Summit. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
GLBTI Human Rights Conference: Issues in the Asia Pacific Region
Many communities use sport as a way to build peer friendships, and enjoy favourite activities in an atmosphere which is safe and supportive. Some years ago- too many sadly- I enjoyed a bi-annual Australian cricket carnival played between teams of people who were blind or had low vision. This is exactly what is happening at these games, and I trust that the links and friendships built through the… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice4 August 2023Webpage
Indigenous Rights & the Voice
The Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum proposes a mechanism that addresses Indigenous peoples’ right to participation in decision making, and the right to consultation with government. The Voice could also promote the realisation of other human rights for Indigenous peoples, including to ensure the full realisation of rights to health, education, housing and the protection of Indigenous… -
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Disability Rights8 May 2019Media Release
Media Statement - Draft Terms of Reference for the Disability Royal Commission
Media Statement from Alastair McEwin, Australian Disability Discrimination Commissioner I welcome today’s release of the draft terms of reference for the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability and the government’s commitment to establish a Royal Commission. I am pleased that the draft terms of reference propose a broad scope for the Royal -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
PROMOTING THE RIGHTS OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES: TOWARDS A NEW UN CONVENTION
Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM Human Rights Commissioner and Disability Discrimination Commissioner Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission, Sydney, Australia -
Disability Rights30 June 2021Project
Reform of the assistance animals provision of the Disability Discrimination Act (2003)
Reform of the assistance animals provision of the Disability Discrimination Act REPORT FOLLOWING CONSULTATIONS ON SECTION 9(1)(f) OF THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1992 DEALING WITH ASSISTANCE ANIMALS OTHER THAN GUIDE DOGS AND HEARING DOGS. Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM Acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner 18 November 2003 Section 9 of the Disability Discrimination Act ("the DDA") defines … -
Disability Rights17 January 2019Publication
A future without violence for people with disability - EasyRead (2018)
You have the right to be safe and treated well. Easy Read guide prepared by Council for Intellectual Disability. -
Disability Rights1 February 2019Webpage
International
Opportunities Funding for Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities events Supporting participation in international CRPD events by disability organisations (Updated 2021) United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities The United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the first binding international human rights instrument to… -
Education8 December 2015Webpage
Training Resources
This unit of competency has been designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to facilitate the empowerment of people with disability, through the delivery of services driven by a person-centred, rights-based approach. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
"AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS - INSIDE AND OUTSIDE THE WIRE": DR SEV OZDOWSKI OAM (2004)
The first program I intend to watch will not be "The Block" but a program that is screening on Channel 4 in the U.K. and on Foxtel in this country. -
Human Resources18 March 2015Webpage
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