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LGBTIQ+4 August 2014Speech
Launch of the Safe Schools Coalition NSW
Promoting safe schools and tackling LGBTI bullying, a vital project supported by bipartisan efforts. A speech by Tim Wilson. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC - Annual Report 2001 - 2002: Chapter 10: Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions
Established in 1996, the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions became an incorporated public company limited by guarantee on 20 March 2002. It is now an independent legal entity and the Forum Secretariat has a formal agreement with the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission for the provision of accommodation and corporate services for its operations. -
Rights and Freedoms24 October 2022Media Release
Human Rights Commission calls for urgent action to address fallout from suspension of UN SPT visit
The Australian Human Rights Commission is urging all Australian state and territory governments to fully commit to implementing an important human rights framework for people held in detention settings following the suspension of a tour of Australia by United Nations inspectors. A delegation from the UN Subcommittee on the Prevention of Torture (UN SPT) has been in Australia since last week… -
Rights and Freedoms13 May 2022Speech
Whither human rights and freedoms protections in Australia?
As I reflect on the past two years, it is clear that the pandemic has brought a renewed national focus on the importance of centralising considering rights and freedoms during times of crisis — a greater ‘rights consciousness’. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2004 : Chapter 1 : The Consultations
During the 2004 reporting period I have embarked on a series of consultations focusing on the ideas and principles that were contained in a Discussion Paper, released by my predecessor as Social Justice Commissioner in June 2003. The Discussion Paper was entitled Promoting Economic and Social Development through Native Title (at Annexure 1). This chapter seeks to record and develop the ideas and… -
Rights and Freedoms17 January 2019Speech
The Ongoing Legacy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
9th International Conference on Human Rights Education—Unleashing the Full Potential of Civil Society Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission 27 November 2018 [ Professor Croucher spoke to this paper. Some sections were not addressed fully, given the coverage of some matters by earlier speakers in the program.] Introduction Thank you Professor… -
Rights and Freedoms17 January 2019Speech
Human rights in the 21st century
Human rights in the 21st century—Reflections on the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Australian Council for International Development National Conference Human Rights in the 21st Century—People. Planet. Peace. Opening Address 30 October 2018 UNSW, Sydney by Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission* [Professor Croucher… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
125th anniversary of the Law Society of South Australia.
Today, on its 125th anniversary, we celebrate the very considerable achievements of the Law Society of South Australia. This is an occasion to reflect on these past successes, to consider their present significance, and to think about the future. -
14 December 2012Book page
Report on performance - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
We have developed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and standards that form the basis for ongoing assessment of the complaint service. These indicators, and our performance in 2011-12 in relation to these indicators, are summarised below. In comparison with the last reporting year, the Service has seen a level of improvement across all KPIs. -
Rights and Freedoms18 March 2022Opinion piece
What is happening in Ukraine should matter to every Australian
OPINION There is almost 13,000km between Australia and Ukraine. It is literally on the other side of the world. Given the vast distances that separate us, it would be easy to claim that what happens there has nothing to do with us. That Australia should focus instead on the many challenges we face at home and leave the rest of the world to deal with their own problems. That would be a grave … -
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Rights and Freedoms20 January 2023Opinion piece
Australia needs to deliver on our treaty promises
As with any agreement, there are certain requirements that OPCAT signatories need to fulfill, and Australia has been given longer than any other country to meet our OPCAT commitments. Today – 20 January 2023 – is our extended compliance deadline, and Australia has failed to deliver on our promises. -
Commission – General7 November 2023Publication
Annual Report 2022-23
The Australian Human Rights Commission has been through a period of great change this financial year. Dedicated focus on governance enhancements and improving financial management has placed the Commission in a more positive financial position than it has been in recent years. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice15 March 2017Publication
Close the Gap - Progress & Priorities report 2017
Closing the gap in health equality between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and other Australians is an agreed national priority. The Campaign continues to grow each year with 220,000 pledges having been made from across the Australian community, committing to seeing the health outcomes gap close in this generation – by 2030. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Don't Call Me 'Brave'! Breaking down images of disability
Today is International Day of People with Disabilities. It is a day for acknowledging those among us whose daily lives include the realities of a disability. -
Commission – General28 August 2019Webpage
2018-2019 Senate Order for Entity Contracts Listing Relating to the Period 01 July 2018 to 30 June 2019
Pursuant to the Senate Order for entity contracts the following table sets out contracts entered into by Australian Human Rights Commission which provide for a consideration to the value of $100,000 or more (GST inclusive) and which: have not been fully performed as at 30 June 2019, or which have been entered into during the 12 months prior to 30 June 2019 Most of the contracts listed… -
Rights and Freedoms17 January 2019Speech
A somewhat invisible world and extraordinary contributions of the AHRC
NSW Claims Discussion Group Inc 23 November 2018 [Professor Croucher spoke to this paper] Introduction Thank you, Dr Tim Channon, for inviting me to present this lunchtime address. I, too, pay my respects to elders past, present and emerging of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, the traditional custodians of the land where we meet today. I was asked to talk about my personal story and a … -
Technology and Human Rights7 March 2024Project
Neurotechnology and Human Rights
Learn more about the Australian Human Rights Commission's project on the human rights risks associated with neurotechnology. -
Sex Discrimination7 March 2020Speech
Is it coming up roses yet? Women in the 21st century
International Women’s Day Lunch Union, University and Schools Club Thank you to the Union, University and Schools Club for inviting me to speak and to Dr Mary Forbes for reaching out to. This is a wonderful event. Full of pride, full of celebration—and full of women and supportive men! Let me begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Gadigal people… -
Legal18 December 2013Webpage
Australasian Railways Association
HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1992 (Cth), Sections 55(1) and 55(1A) NOTICE OF DECISION ON APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY EXEMPTION: AUSTRALASIAN RAILWAYS ASSOCIATION Download in PDF Download in WORD By this instrument, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘the Commission’) gives notice of its decision on an application by the…
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