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14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006: Information Sheet 2: The challenge of equal access to mainstream services
New arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs (introduced as of 1 July 2004) transferred responsibility for the administration of Indigenous specific programs to mainstream government departments. The new arrangements aim to remove, or at least reduce, the barriers that prevent Indigenous peoples from accessing existing mainstream services on an equitable basis. This objective has… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006: Information Sheet 3: Indigenous participation in decision making
When it comes to ‘good policy’ in Indigenous affairs, a core requirement is the effective participation of Indigenous peoples in all decisions that impact on their lives. In practice, this means governments have a responsibility to actively involve Indigenous peoples in the design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of policies that affect them, and to make the necessary… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : Recommendations and follow up actions
In accordance with the functions set out in section 46C(1)(a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), this report includes 5 recommendations - 2 in relation to the needs of Indigenous women exiting prison and 3 relating to the new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs. The report also contains 10 follow up actions that my office will undertake over… -
14 December 2012Book page
Hart: Request for comments: Possible public inquiry on employment and disability issues
My name is Timothy Hart the Disability Coordination Officer for Northern, Central and Southern Sydney, the Disability Coordination Officer (DCO) Programme seeks to assist people with a disability move between school, vocational education and training and higher education, to succeed in their chosen studies and move to suitable employment by providing information, co-ordination and referral… -
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Glossary
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements Report back to Contents Glossary Term Explanation adoptive parent A person who has legally adopted a child. ART assisted reproductive technology. ART child A child conceived through ART. assisted reproductive technology Conception other than through intercourse, including in vitro fertilisation, clinically-assisted donor insemination and self-insemination. birth… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
University of Western Sydney – Graduation Address (2011)
Chancellor, Professor Peter Shergold AC, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, International and Development, Professor John Ingleson, academic staff, senior University management, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, and importantly, graduands. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: NSW Jewish Board of Deputies Passover Seder - Freedom in Australia (2011)
It is a great honour to be invited to speak tonight at this special celebration for the Jewish people. Passover is a celebration of the journey of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt to freedom. It is a journey that represents taking responsibility for oneself, one’s community and the world. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
Launch of the Social Justice and Native Title Reports 2008
President speech: Launch of the Social Justice and Native Title Reports 2008 11.00am-1.00pm, 4 May 2009 Turner Hall, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW Audio of Speech in mp3 format [6.88MB] Introduction The Hon Cathy Branson QC, President, Australian Human Rights Commission I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, the Traditional Owners of the land where we gather today. I pay my… -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Employment and Disability: Issues Paper 2
The Inquiry will also focus on identifying and developing practical strategies that can help address the disincentives that many people with disabilities experience when they do seek employment. -
14 December 2012Book page
Discussion Paper: Living Wills
This is a submission from Brad Wronski, senior member of the Individual Advocacy (mental health) Program, at Disability Action Inc., South Australia. This program has been in existence for 4 1/2 years, in which time we have provided advocacy to over 370 individuals with various forms and degrees of mental illness. Issues surrounding involuntary treatment currently account for over 10% of our work… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Exemption application under Sex Discrimination Act and Disability Discrimination Act: CASA: recommended decision
That, pursuant to an application by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, the Commission grant a five year exemption under Sex Discrimination Act 1984 ("SDA"), section 44, and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA"), section 55, for persons acting pursuant to existing Civil Aviation Regulations regarding medical fitness and proposed amendments to those regulations; but… -
14 December 2012Book page
Resolving discrimination and human rights issues - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
We can also investigate complaints about alleged breaches of human rights by the Commonwealth and its agencies, as well as discrimination in employment based on a person’s sexual preference, criminal record, trade union activity, political opinion, religion or social origin. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendices4 - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Appendices Appendix 5 – Consultancy services Table 39: Consultancy services Consultant name Description Contract price Selection process* Justification** Dr Paula Abood Education and training services $36 762 Direct Source B Australian National University Development of human rights-based immigration detention standards $49 500 Direct Source B Elena Campbell Technical writing $28 512 Direct… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2002-2003: Chapter 9
In 2002–03, as in past years, the Commission participated in some bilateral international program activities, generally as part of the Australian Government’s development cooperation program developed by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: Flinders University Law School Prize Giving Ceremony 2010
First, may I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay my respects to their elders, both past and present. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees14 December 2012Opinion piece
Security rethink can protect refugee rights (2012)
The following opinion pieces have been published by the President and Commissioners. Reproduction of the opinion pieces must include reference to where the opinion piece was originally published. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees14 December 2012Opinion piece
Treating asylum seekers well is in all our interests (2011)
The following opinion pieces have been published by the President and Commissioners. Reproduction of the opinion pieces must include reference to where the opinion piece was originally published. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Opinion piece
Bill of rights is essential to best serve human rights (2008)
Five years ago I began my term as the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, confident in the ability of the common law and a robust democracy to protect human rights. I leave convinced we need a major legal and cultural overhaul in order to deal with the human rights challenges of the 21st century. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendices 5 - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
Appendices Appendix 5 – Staffing statistics Table 42: AHRC staffing profile (as at 30 June 2012) Classification Male Female Full time Part time Total Ongoing Total Non-ongoing Total Statutory Office Holders 2 4 6 6 6 SES Band 2 1 1 1 1 SES Band 1 1 1 2 2 2 Executive Level 2 ($107,491-$123,899) 8 12 16 4 19 1 20 Executive Level 1 ($89,404-98,042) 3 29 26 6 24 8 32 APS 6 ($71,475-80,109) 9 31… -
14 December 2012Book page
Face the Facts: Activity 2 - rightsED
Respect for truth and the public's right to information are fundamental principles of journalism. Journalists describe society to itself. They convey information, ideas and opinions, a privileged role….
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