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Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Australia’s compliance with the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment
A. Introduction B. The ratification of OPCAT. C. A new torture offence D. Treatment in Immigration Detention E. A system of complementary protection F. Mechanisms to check diplomatic assurances are honoured G. Engagement with the UN Treaty Body process -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
Social Justice Report 2009 and the Native Title Report 2009 Launch
Good morning, I would like to begin by paying my respects to the Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation, the traditional owners of the land where we gather today. I pay my respects to your elders past and present. And thank you, Allen Madden, for your generous and warm welcome to country for all of us here at Redfern today. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2006: Appendix 2: National funding and programs to support Indigenous economic development
Appendix 2 summarises information from a 2006 HREOC survey of the seven Australian Government departments and two statutory authorities with responsibility to administer the 33 national Indigenous economic development programs. Information from the 33 programs is for the 2005 – 2006 period. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to the Green Paper on Homelessness - Which way home?
HREOC commends the Commonwealth government on making homelessness a priority issue and recognising that adequate housing is fundamental to social inclusion. Recognition of homelessness as a human rights issue should assist in the development of policy and programs to address homelessness. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
"The Importance of Australian Community in Protection of Human Rights during the War against Terrorism": Presentation by Dr Sev Ozdowski (2003)
I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we stand, the Eora People, and pay my respects to their Elders, both past and present, and by so doing: -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
"The human rights of vulnerable children in Australia": Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM (2002)
Mrs Irene Hancock, AWCH National President, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, all. I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people, the traditional custodians of the land on which we stand. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
Waverley Council's Refugee Week: Dr Sev Ozdowski (2002)
It is my pleasure to acknowledge the presence of Cr Paul Pearce, Mayor of Waverley, Councillors and staff of the Waverley Council, Mr Howard Glenn, National Director of Australians for Just Refugee Programs, our excellent performers and last but not least volunteers who have made tonight's celebrations possible. Ladies and Gentleman, all. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 1998 : Appendix 2: Selected Inventory of Apologies and National Sorry Day Events
Politicians, church leaders, community members and the local Aboriginal community gathered in Peace Park yesterday for 'Sorry Day', organised by local members of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: 2010 Human Rights Day Oration
We meet today on the lands of the Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation. On behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission I pay my respect to their elders past and present. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
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I am very pleased to have been asked to open the 9th Conference of the International Student Advisers Network of Australia (ISANA). I am pleased to welcome those who come from abroad, to exchange ideas and thoughts with a variety of people and across a range of disciplines and institutions. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
"THE REFUGEE CONVENTION - WHERE TO FROM HERE?": Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM (2001)
Thank you for inviting me to speak today. Firstly I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we are now meeting, the Gadigal people. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
Social Justice and Native Title reports for 2001
We're here today for the launch of two reports: a report on social justice and another report on native title. These reports are to be launched by their author, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Social Justice Commissioner, Dr William Jonas. -
28 January 2013Webpage
2012 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
Human Rights Medal 2012 winner Ian Thorpe OAM Human Rights Medal Ian Thorpe OAM His exploits in the pool have made him a household name, but what is less known is that Ian Thorpe has spent more than a decade as a passionate advocate for Indigenous people and young Australians. His Fountain for Youth charity is working with twenty remote communities across the country. Thorpe has taken a… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
olympic roads and transport authority exemption decision
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 27 June 2000 under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") concerning accessible buses during the Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
The elimination of disability discrimination in Australia
Graeme Innes AM Deputy Disability Discrimination Commissioner Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Physical Disability Council of Australia 20 November 2000 -
14 December 2012Book page
Indigenous young people with cognitive disabilities
This section outlines current knowledge around Indigenous young people with cognitive disabilities and/ or mental health issues. It introduces concepts and best practice models from Australia and internationally. -
Legal14 December 2012Speech
Human Rights and Climate Change: A Tragedy in the Making - Hon John von Doussa QC
I am very pleased to be here talking about Human Rights and Climate Change in the first of HREOC’s seminar series celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (the ‘Declaration’).1 -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2001-2002: Chapter 1
The Commission is an 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 on page 16 for further information. -
Rights and Freedoms3 September 2021Webpage
Human rights considerations for vaccine passports and certificates
Learn how vaccine passports are more likely to be consistent with human rights principles when they are used as a tool to improve public health outcomes. -
Rights and Freedoms28 October 2020Webpage
Where is the line on COVID-19 emergency measures?
Learn how limitations to human rights must be necessary and proportionate, including during a pandemic situation such as COVID-19.
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