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11 February 2016SubmissionLaw Enforcement Legislation Amendment (Powers) Bill 2015
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16 May 2013Project
Supporting participation in key international forums
The Commission welcomes proposals for funding to support the participation of people with disability and organisations representing people with disability to attend key international forums on human rights -
Education3 May 2013Webpage
RightsTalk: Professor Geoff Gallop AC biography
Explore the biography of Professor Geoff Gallop AC, who chairs the Australia Awards Board and was Deputy Chair of COAG Reform Council from 2007 to 2011. -
Legal
18 November 2014Submission
Review of parentage laws
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18 November 2014Submission
Australian Citizenship and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2014
Australian Citizenship and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 Submission by the Australian Human Rights Commission 6 November 2014 Download PDF Download Word -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013WebpageRight to social security
Back to rights and freedoms: right by right ICESCR Article 9 states: The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to social security, including social insurance. More information Attorney-Generals Department Guidance Sheet -
Legal
5 April 2013Submission
Native Title Amendment Bill 2012
AHRC submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee on the Native Title Amendment Bill 2012 -
Children's Rights
5 December 2016Project
Building Belonging - a toolkit to tackle racial prejudice in early childhood settings
In 2016, the Australian Human Rights Commission developed its first series of early childhood education resources. ‘ Building Belonging ’ is a comprehensive toolkit of resources which includes an ebook, song with actions, educator guide, posters and lesson plans, focused on encouraging respect for cultural diversity and tackling racial prejudice in early childhood settings. ‘Building… -
Legal
21 December 2015Submission
Inquiry into the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2015
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
28 February 2013Webpage
Guides
Wiyi Yani U Thangani Community Guide (2020) Close the Gap: 10 Year Review (2018) Targeted recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: A guideline for employers (2015) Social Justice and Native Title Reports United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples -
Race Discrimination
10 April 2018Media ReleaseAustralian leadership falls short on cultural diversity
Race Discrimination Commissioner Tim Soutphommasane has revisited his Leading for Change (2016) report and found a persistent lack of cultural diversity among leaders in business, politics, government and universities. On 11 April 2018, the Commissioner launches new research that establishes Anglo-Celtic Australians and those of European background continue to dominate the ranks of… -
Legal
28 October 2016Submission
Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016
Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 Submission to Senate Standing Committees on Economics 5 September 2016 Note: The attached submission was previously provided to the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee in May 2015 for their inquiry into social security amendments relating to psychiatric confinement which is now Schedule 20 of the Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016. -
Sex Discrimination
25 October 2016WebpagePolice contacts for sexual assault
If you have experienced sexual assault and feel you would like to report to the police, view the available services to keep you safe. -
14 December 2012Book page
Close the Gap - Part 1 Background
COAG today agreed to a partnership between all levels of government to work with Indigenous communities to achieve the target of closing the gap on Indigenous disadvantage. COAG committed to: -
14 December 2012Book page
Close the Gap - Part 2 Outcomes from the National Indigenous Health Equality Summit
The Council of Australian Governments has agreed to a partnership between all levels of government and Indigenous Australian communities to achieve the target of closing the gap on Indigenous disadvantage. In relation to Indigenous Australians’ health, COAG has committed to: -
14 December 2012Book page
Commemorate Human Rights Day: Activity sheet 1 - rightsED
Discover an activity that explores human rights violations during war while also highlighting the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. -
14 December 2012Book page
Young people in the workplace: Key questions - rightsED
Access a teaching resource for school students that empowers young people to understand their rights in the workplace. -
14 December 2012Book page
DIAC Response to Commission
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship welcomes this most recent report of inspections of its immigration detention facilities by the Human Rights Commissioner. -
14 December 2012Book page
Morgan: Request for comments: Possible public inquiry on employment and disability issues
From: Paul Morgan [mailto:paul.morgan@sane.org] Sent: Thursday, 16 September 2004 5:18 PM To: Sev Ozdowski Subject: Re: Enquiry Dear Sev Proposed Inquiry into Disability and Employment I write to formally express SANE Australia’s support for the proposed Inquiry. Employment is a crucial contributor to participation in and integration with the community - and exclusion of the vast majority of… -
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Launch details
Canberra Launch: Friday June 29 2007 12 pm - 2 pm ACT Human Rights Community Forum ACT Legislative Assembly Reception Room Civic Square, London Circuit, Canberra City