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14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
"There have been times in our history when Australia has been generous and open hearted and times when it has been very mean. In 1938 at the Evian Conference about dealing with Jewish and other refugees from Hitler, Australia took a flint hearted position, saying that we did not want to import Europe's problems, or to increase racial differences, and that refugees should get back in the… -
14 December 2012Book page
Close the Gap - Part 1 Background
We, the undersigned, are deeply concerned that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have not shared in the health gains enjoyed by other Australians in the last 100 years. It is a national scandal that Indigenous Australians live 17 years less than other Australians. Indigenous Australians continue to needlessly suffer and die early, not from a lack of solutions or government commitments… -
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. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Sex Discrimination Amendment (Teaching Profession) Bill 2004
However, as discussed with Ms Dennett, there are a number of matters arising from the evidence of the Attorney-General’s Department (the “Department”) on which the Commission seeks to assist the Committee by providing some further information and clarification. As discussed with Ms Dennett, we considered it appropriate to copy this letter to the Department. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Thank you for your letter received on 2 January 2002 in which you enclose a copy of the terms of reference of the Commission's National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The Australian Federation of University Women is one of seventy-one national affiliates of the International Federation of University Women. Founded in 1922, it pursues educational initiatives to advance of the status and well-being of women and girls privately and publicly, nationally and internationally, and it attempts to further peace and international co-operation through the development of… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
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I was invited to pick my own topic for discussion. As an ex-judge being invited to speak to students of the law, I assumed that I was expected to speak on something related to the administration of the law from a judge's perspective. And as President of Australia's Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC), I assumed I was expected to mention the role of human rights promotion in our… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
I refer to your letter of 1 March 2002 addressed to the Chief Executive of the Chief Minister's Department inviting input to the National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention. I note that you also wrote to the ACT Departments of Education and Community Services, Health and Community Care and Justice and Community Safety. -
14 December 2012Book page
Report No. 41: El Masri v Commonwealth (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) (2009)
Introduction Part A: Structure of this report Part B: Summary of findings and recommendations Part C: The complaints by Mr El Masri Part D: The Commission’s human rights inquiry and complaints function Part E: Mr El Masri’s detention from 14 November 2002 to 14 October 2005 Part F: The detention of Mr El Masri on 28 November 2006 Part G: The detention of Mr El Masri in MSU Part H: Use… -
14 December 2012Book page
7 Some further aspects of the treatment of the young Indonesians
As discussed in Chapter 1, Australia’s international human rights obligations require that individuals who say that they are children be given the benefit of the doubt and treated as minors unless there is proof to the contrary. In the case of unaccompanied children, this should lead to consideration by the State of what steps need to be taken to ensure their special protection and care. -
Sex Discrimination26 April 2013Speech
The face of gender-based discrimination in Australian workplaces
UN Women 2013 International Women’s Day Panel: Implicit stereotypes, explicit solutions: overcoming gender-based discrimination in the workplace Conference Room 2, North Lawn Building, UN 1.15 – 2.30pm, Friday 8 March ** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY** The different faces of gender discrimination in Australian workplaces and how national legislation and oversight institutions are contributing to… -
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 … -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Request for comment on issues raised in submissions on exemption application - ASTRA
I refer to the application received from the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) dated February 2010 seeking an exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 Cth (DDA)in relation to the provision of captioning for people who are Deaf or have a hearing impairment on subscription television. -
Disability Rights13 March 2024Webpage
Finding and applying for a job
Learn how to find and apply for jobs online or in-person, through networks, connections, Disability Employment Service providers, or volunteering. -
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Chapter 2
This chapter describes how the Inquiry gathered information and community views about discrimination against same-sex couples and their children. In particular, the chapter addresses the following questions: -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Project
Education and disability
Explore the Commission's entry point on resources regarding equal access and opportunity to education for people with disabilities. -
Human Resources14 December 2012Webpage
Information for Job Applicants
The primary function of your written application is to provide sufficient information about your skills, knowledge and experience to allow the Selection Committee to assess your suitability for the position and, if interviews are being conducted, whether you should be interviewed for the position. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The National Program on Refugees and Displaced People operates under the Christian World Service Commission of the National Council of Churches in Australia, which has been assisting refugees to resettle in Australia since 1948. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 34
Pursuant to section 11(1 )(f)(ii) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act1986 ( Cth), I attach a report of my inquiry into a complaint by Mr Daniel Clark. I have found that the act or practice of the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade complained of the Minister for Foreign Affairs is inconsistent with or contrary to the human right of freedom of expression as provided for in… -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC REPORT NO. 37 (2007) - Report of an inquiry into Dr Julie Copeman’s complaint that Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service terminated her employment on the basis of her trade union activity
Pursuant to section 11(1)(d) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth) ('HREOC Act'), I attach a report of my inquiry into a complaint made by Dr Julie Copeman. I have found that Dr Copeman's employment as a general medical practitioner was terminated by Derbarl Yerrigan Health Service (her employer) in circumstances that amounted to discrimination, and that such…
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