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14 December 2012Book page
17. Major Findings and Recommendations of the Inquiry
In addition to the detailed findings in each of Chapters 5-16, the Inquiry has made the following major findings in relation to Australia's mandatory immigration detention system as it applied to children who arrived in Australia without a visa (unauthorised arrivals) over the period 1999-2002. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Joint Select Committee on Australia’s Immigration Detention Network (2011)
The Australian Government should implement reforms it announced in 2008 under which immigration detention is to be used as a last resort and for the shortest practicable period, people are to be detained in the least restrictive environment appropriate to their individual circumstances, and there is a presumption that people will be permitted to reside in the community unless they pose an… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Department of Justice and Youth Studies at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology The Department of Justice and Youth Studies (JYS) is part of the Faculty of Education, Language and Community Services (FELCS) at RMIT University. JYS offers undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice Administration and Youth Affairs, as well as Masters by Research and PhD programs. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2011: Chapter 1: Reviewing key developments in the Reporting Period
In this Chapter I review key developments within the native title system that occurred throughout the Reporting Period (1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011) and consider the impact of these events on the exercise and enjoyment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ human rights. -
Sex Discrimination28 January 2020Publication
Respect@Work: Sexual Harassment National Inquiry Report (2020)
Workplace sexual harassment is prevalent and pervasive: it occurs in every industry, in every location and at every level, in Australian workplaces. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission on Extradition review discussion paper
1.1 The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘HREOC’) is established by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth) (‘HREOC Act’). It is Australia's national human rights institution. 1.2 Its functions are set out in section 11(1) of the HREOC Act and include the power to promote an understanding and acceptance, and the public discussion, of… -
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. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice25 March 2019Publication
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007)
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) was adopted by the General Assembly on Thursday, 13 September 2007. The Declaration is the most comprehensive international instrument on the rights of Indigenous peoples. -
14 December 2012Book page
8. Safety of Children in Immigration Detention
Recognizing that the child, for the full and harmonious development of his or her personality, should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding ... Convention on the Rights of the Child, Preamble -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees26 July 2019Publication
Ms BK, Ms CO and Mr DE on behalf of themselves and their families v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Home Affairs)
The Australian Human Rights Commission has conducted an inquiry into three complaints arising from the practice of the Australian Government of sending to Nauru families with young children who arrived in Australia seeking asylum. -
14 December 2012Book page
9. Mental Health of Children in Immigration Detention
This chapter addresses the impact of the detention environment on the mental health of children and the measures taken to address their mental health needs. Consistent with the breadth of protection given to the welfare of children under the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), the Inquiry uses the term mental health to describe the psychological well-being of children as well as… -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 36
Pursuant to section 11(1)(f)(ii) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), I attach a report of my inquiry into a complaint against the Commonwealth of Australia. I have found that the respondent failed to provide the complainant with a safe place of detention whilst she was detained at the Curtin Immigration Reception and Processing Centre and that such failure… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Mulrunji
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ('the Commission') makes these submissions in relation to the comments that may be made by the Coroner in this matter. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
Senate File Listing - Archive 1 January 1999 - 31 December 2004
Legal & Policy Advice - Privacy Policy Advice to Department Of Health and Aged Care: 'Health Online - A Health Information Action Plan for Australia' -
Commission – General5 September 2022Webpage
Senate File Listing: 1 January 2022 – 30 June 2022
Senate File List for the Australian Human Rights Commission for 1 January 2022 – 30 June 2022. See previous Prefix ID Parent Classification File Name Created Date DC 2022/9332838773 Administration - Meetings 8 March 2022 - Roundtable Feb-22 DC 2022/0676738285 Administration - Meetings 25 August 2022 - Roundtable May-22 DC 2022/6354829672 Shared Documents - Diversity and Inclusion Diversity … -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees16 June 2020Submission
Migration Amendment (Prohibiting Items in Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill 2020
The concerns outlined in this submission draw on the Commission’s work inspecting Australia’s immigration detention facilities. The Commission has conducted such inspections since the mid-1990s. -
Commission – General17 January 2023Webpage
Senate File Listing: 1 July 2022 – 31 December 2022
Senate File List for the Australian Human Rights Commission for 1 July 2022 – 31 December 2022. See previous Prefix File Name Created Date DC Defence Materials - Roundtable summaries 11/07/2022 1:34 DC Defence Materials - Block 6_Hobart 1 August 2022 11/07/2022 23:55 DC Defence Materials - Key RC publications and submissions 11/08/2022 1:10 DC Defence Materials - Public hearing transcripts… -
29 January 2013Book page
2. Women at ADFA: Harassment, Abuse, Discrimination and Assault
2.1 Introduction ADFA is a unique institution where cadets live, study, work and socialise. The intensity of this environment can exacerbate the experiences of sexual harassment, abuse, discrimination and assault. The Review had the opportunity to speak with women and men across the ADFA community and beyond. It is mindful of the pride felt by many about the inclusive culture of ADFA. Many… -
Commission – General18 January 2022Webpage
Senate File Listing: 1 July 2021 – 31 December 2021
Senate File List for the Australian Human Rights Commission for 1 July 2021 – 31 December 2021. See previous Prefix ID Title Created CPW 2021/0824135113 19 - Friday 2 July 2021 2/7/21 CPW 2021/0823144128 Case law 2/7/21 RDT 2021/0824152521 Visit Victoria - Staff Offsite Day 2/7/21 INT 2021/082115632 6. AI_HR Team 2/7/21 INT 2021/0816125015 Correspondence 3/7/21 EXEC 2021/0828995 Meeting 3… -
Commission – General23 November 2020Webpage
Common questions about Covid-19
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