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Disability Rights25 July 2016Publication
Willing to Work: Good Practice Examples for Employers (2016)
Some employers, particularly small businesses, told us that they would have liked to do more to hire and retain employees with disability and older employees, but were time-poor and had limited resources and access to information. For this reason, we have produced this resource which sets out our recommendations to businesses, examples of existing good practice and a list of available… -
Race Discrimination11 June 2015Opinion piece
40 years of the Racial Discrimination Act
Explore an opinion piece that celebrates 40 years of the Racial Discrimination Act by former Race Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommasane. -
27 November 2015Book page
The need for better engagement - Year in review
1.1 Introduction In last year’s Social Justice and Native Title Report, I raised concerns about the changes resulting from the 2014-15 Budget and the restructure to Indigenous Affairs through the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS). Despite initial concerns about how these changes would impact our communities, I indicated that the streamlining of programs and the move away from a ‘one size… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Speech by Senator Aden Ridgeway.
Thank you for inviting me here to speak at the Sydney launch of two reports from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner; the 2003 Native Title Report and the 2003 Social Justice Report. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
It must also be recognised that many children in detention centres have been deeply damaged - further trauma could be avoided, in part, by prudent selection and training of staff and guards. It needs to be assured that only staff who have learned to respect relevant cultures, religious traditions and are knowledgeable of the human rights of asylum seekers and the often traumatic conditions of… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: 2009 Human Rights Day Oration
I would like to begin by acknowledging the Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation, the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, and pay my respects to their elders past and present. -
14 December 2012Book page
Working at the Commission - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
The Commission has a highly committed and experienced workforce. To ensure that staff have support to achieve a work life balance, we provide access to a wide range of flexible work options. These best practice strategies assist staff of all ages, with various disabilities and external responsibilities to work productively and safely. -
Legal14 December 2012Speech
Law Seminar 2007: Indigenous Stolen Wages Inquiry held by Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Senator Russell Trood
Speaking Notes for a seminar organised by Human Rights and Equal Rights Commission on the topic of Indigenous Stolen Wages Inquiry held by Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee by Senator Russell Trood Senator for Queensland 9 March 2007 Inquiry Initiated by Senator Bartlett, Democrat Queensland Inquiry much indebted to the research of Dr Ros Kidd Inquiry began in October 2006,… -
14 December 2012Book page
Leading and influencing advocacy on human rights - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
The Commission has been working closely with the Attorney-General’s Department on all aspects of the Framework. In particular, we have provided input into the development of a National Human Rights Action Plan, human rights education initiatives, improved human rights protections including greater parliamentary scrutiny, and consolidation of federal discrimination laws. -
12 February 2013Book page
3 Promotion and protection of human rights on the ground
3.1 Equality before the law and non-discrimination A prominent theme throughout Australia’s UPR was the unacceptable level of disadvantage experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, with 50 of the countries that spoke during the interactive dialogue referring to issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. [15] Since its appearance the Australian… -
14 December 2012Book page
Psychological Well Being of Child and Adolescent Refugee and Asylum Seekers
This paper outlines major international research findings of the past ten years reflecting knowledge gathered about the psychological health of child and adolescent refugee/asylum seekers. In doing so, several key areas of consistency are identified. First, with the majority of research in this area centered on the prevalence of psychopathology, and particularly post-traumatic stress symptoms, it… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2002-2003: Chapter 8
Commissioner Pru Goward’s appointment to the position of Sex Discrimination Commissioner was announced on 29 June 2001. She commenced her term on 30 July 2001. -
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 8: Midshipmen and Cadets are Young People and Future Leaders (Recommendations 16-18)
Key findings of Review Given their age, most undergraduates enter ADFA without much ‘real world’ experience, with many having never lived away from home before. 1 The differing levels of maturity of undergraduates, combined with the pressures of living, working and studying together, can present substantial risk factors for ADFA. In particular, the Review findings indicated that: A number of… -
14 December 2012Book page
A Time to Value - Consultations
Marian Baird, Work and Organisational Studies, University of Sydney; Michael Bittman, Social Policy Research Centre, University of New South Wales; Deborah Brennan, Department of Government and International Relations, University of Sydney; Bettina Cass, Social Policy Unit, University of Sydney; Bruce Chapman, Centre for Economic Policy Research, Australian National University; Peter McDonald,… -
Rights and Freedoms1 May 2013Webpage
Right to take part in public affairs, voting rights and access to public service
Learn about human rights in relation to voting in democratically held elections by secret ballot, guaranteeing the free expression of the people. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
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Can I also acknowledge Blake Dawson Waldron lawyers for providing the venue and facilities, and the NSW Disability Discrimination Legal Service for their initiative in organising this forum. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006: Chapter 1 : Introduction
This is my third Social Justice Report as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner and covers the period 1 July 2005 to 30 June 2006. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Updated information from the Australian Human Rights Commission on Australia’s implementation of the ICCPR (2009)
Ms Nathalie Prouvez Secretary of the Human Rights Committee Human Rights Treaties Branch Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights CH-1211 Geneva 10 Switzerland -
Complaint Information Service29 July 2013Webpage
Complaints under the Sex Discrimination Act: Intersex Status
Learn about sex discrimination laws in relation to intersex status and employment, education, accommodation and accessing or using services. -
Disability Rights16 April 2014Publication
The good, the bad and the ugly: Design and construction for access
The purpose of this resource is to explain how people with a disability benefit from good design and construction and why precise application of relevant technical specifications is necessary to achieve the greatest level of access for the greatest number of people.
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