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Disability Rights26 April 2024Webpage
Hosting accessible and inclusive online meetings and events
Learn how to prepare for, run and follow up on online meetings and events that are accessible for everyone. -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Complaints under the Disability Discrimination Act
Disability discrimination happens when a person with a disability is treated less favourably than a person without the disability in the same or similar circumstances. For example, it would be ‘direct disability discrimination’ if a nightclub or restaurant refused a person entry because they are blind and have a guide dog. -
Disability Rights1 March 2018Media Release
25 Years of the Disability Discrimination Act
The UN Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities, Ms Catalina Devandas Aguilar, will be joining the Australian Human Rights Commission for a unique event to mark the 25th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA) on 1 March, 2018. The event – a panel discussion on the successes and challenges of the DDA – will be hosted at PwC’s Sydney headquarters… -
Disability Rights1 December 2017Publication
Working towards Equality for People with Disability
In 2016 – 2017, Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Alastair McEwin, spoke to many people with disability about their lives and the changes they need. Based on what he was told, this document outlines the big issues the Commissioner will focus on to improve the lives of people with disability over the next four years. -
Age Discrimination28 March 2024News story
Robert Fitzgerald commences as Age Discrimination Commissioner
Find out about the Age Discrimination Commissioner, Robert Fitzgerald AM’s immediate and long-term priorities to eliminate ageism and age discrimination. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Hastings: Disability discrimination, standards, and OHS
The fact that CEOE is conducting this forum in itself indicates that disability is widely seen by business as presenting significant occupational health and safety (OH&S) issues. And certainly, concerns related to occupational health and safety are widely experienced by people with disabilities as barriers to equal opportunity in employment. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Focusing on Futures: Employment and Disability
I follow this custom wherever I go to speak in public. I think recognising Australia 's indigenous peoples and their prior ownership of this land in this way is more than just good manners. It is an important part of recognising our diversity as a nation. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Meeting with National Disability Advisory Council
You might have noticed that somehow governments never seem to want the same long term commitment from Human Rights Commissioners. In fact, they often seem quite happy to see us arrive at the end of a term of office ... . -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Speech to Employers Network on Disability International Day of People with Disability cocktail party (2009)
In the United States, 54 years ago today, Rosa Parks was arrested. Rosa Parks was a black woman, arrested for refusing to sit at the back of a bus. It's appalling to think this occurred. It's even more appalling that 54 years later in Australia, many people with disability can't even get on the bus. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
National Inquiry into Disability and Employment
While there were a range of factors that led the Commission to launch the Inquiry, the primary reason is that Australians with disability continue to be less likely to be employed than people without a disability. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Information Publication Scheme Plan (2011)
Established in 1986, the Australian Human Rights Commission is a statutory organisation that exercises functions under federal laws that govern; age, disability, racial and sex discrimination human rights and equal opportunity and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander social justice. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 1999-2000: Disability Discrimination
Susan Halliday has been the acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner since 1999. This is in addition to her duties as the Sex Discrimination Commissioner. -
Disability Rights7 May 2024Webpage
Lessons from IncludeAbility
Watch the webinar with the Centre for Social Impact Swinburne on the background, lessons and evaluation findings from IncludeAbility as well as next steps... -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
Employment innovations Victoria disability action plan
The scope of the DAP is to ensure that the services of EIV are provided to persons with a disability, to the same standards provided to any other client. EIV will to the best of its abilities ensure any disability client is not in any way disadvantaged or discriminated against in the receipt of EIV services, where possible services will be tailored to meet and exceed the requirements of the… -
Sex Discrimination10 August 2023Project
The Positive Duty under the Sex Discrimination Act
The Commission has developed resources to help organisations and businesses understand their new legal responsibilities under the Sex Discrimination Act. -
Disability Rights22 April 2024Webpage
Creating an accessible and inclusive workplace
Learn how to ensure your organisation’s physical workplace, technology, attitudes and values are accessible and inclusive for all employees and visitors. -
Disability Rights24 April 2024Webpage
Creating accessible and inclusive communications
Learn about employees with disability’s communication needs, from inclusive language, to accessible meetings and materials. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Launch of revised Commonwealth Disability Strategy
Transcript of remarks made by Graeme Innes AM Deputy Disability Discrimination Commissioner, at the launch of the revised Commonwealth Disability Strategy, Parliament House, Canberra, 5 October 2000 -
Disability Rights26 April 2024Webpage
Identifying accessible and inclusive employers
Explore this guide providing information on searching for and identifying accessible and inclusive employers. -
14 December 2012Book page
Initial Draft: Disability Standards for Employment
Comments in response to these draft Standards should be sent by 29 November 1996 to: Disability Discrimination Commissioner GPO Box 5218 SYDNEY NSW 2001 or e-mail comments to: disability@humanrights.gov.au
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