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Education25 February 2015Webpage
Statistics about Cultural and Racial Diversity
Explore the rich, cultural diversity of Australia through statistics and infographics. Learn more about narratives supporting systemic racism. -
Rights and Freedoms1 May 2013Webpage
Rights of non-citizens
Learn about how under international law, human rights are to be recognised for all individuals in Australia, including refugees and asylum seekers. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2000: Appendix 3
1. The Committee considered the tenth, eleventh and twelfth periodic reports of Australia, submitted as one document (CERD/C/335/Add.2), at its 1393rd, 1394th and 1395th meetings (CERD/C/SR.1393, 1394 and 1395), held on 21 and 22March 2000. At its 1398th meeting, held on 24 March 2000, it adopted the following concluding observations. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Contained in this document are recommendations from students of Amnesty International’s School’s Network who believe that the current system of undocumented asylum-seeker processing is inadequate. In this proposed procedure, both detention centres and the Temporary Protection Visa are abolished and are replaced by a system that is better (economically, socially, and psychologically)… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Attached please find my submission to this Inquiry. It expresses my concerns as a private citizen with the current detention and treatment of refugee children. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
1. I am registered as a teacher in South Australia [number removed] and hold a Batchelor of Education specialising in Junior Primary/Primary education. These are my understandings and opinions based on my observations and experiences in Woomera IRPC. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
What is bullying?
Violence, harassment and bullying fact sheet. Recognise bullying, its impact, and how to seek help. Understand your rights and responsibilities. -
14 December 2012Book page
Ismaع - Listen report
The Ismaع Audio CD and Summary Report can be ordered from the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission's Publications Unit (free of charge). -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Setting an Agenda for Disability and Tourism Research
While there is no section in the Disability Discrimination Act titled "Tourism" every aspect of the development, management and delivery of tourist services are covered by one or more provision within the DDA. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Project
Climate Change and Human Rights
Governments have traditionally approached climate change as an ecological problem, or more recently, as an economic one. So far, the social and human rights implications of climate change have not been widely recognised. The effects of climate change may threaten a broad range of internationally accepted human rights, including the rights to life, to food and to a place to live and work. In… -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
“I saw an Afghani guy cut his own throat in my compound – he was working with me in the kitchen that day, and after work, he went outside and he cut himself up everywhere. It was really hard. Even the officers started crying when this happened”. [17–year–old asylum-seeker] -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice24 June 2014Webpage
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples? The Declaration is a set of principles which describe equality, non-discrimination, partnership, consultation and cooperation between Indigenous peoples and governments. It is a comprehensive standard on human rights for Indigenous Peoples. The Declaration is not legally binding and it does not compel governments to certain actions… -
Rights and Freedoms31 May 2016Speech
Female Genital Mutilation Conference
Check against delivery Female Genital Mutilation Conference A Human Rights Perspective I acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, and their elders past and present. May I welcome each of you to the Australian Human Rights Commission. Congratulations to the organizers, the Australian Paediatric Surveillance Unit and NO FGM, and especially… -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2002: Extinguishment of Native Title
The two recent High Court decisions in Miriuwung Gajerrong [1] and Wilson v Anderson [2] have clarified some important issues regarding the extinguishment of native title under the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) (NTA) and its relationship with extinguishment under the common law. They also provide some important insights into the meaning of discrimination as it responds… -
Legal18 December 2013Webpage
Australasian Railways Association: Direct assistance in ascending and descending boarding ramps
NOTICE OF DECISION ON APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY EXEMPTION: AUSTRALASIAN RAILWAYS ASSOCIATION: DIRECT ASSISTANCE IN ASCENDING AND DESCENDING BOARDING RAMPS HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1992 (Cth), Sections 55(1) and 55(1A) Download in PDF Download in WORD By this instrument, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘HREOC') grants an -
22 February 2024Webpage
Free + Equal Human Rights Conference
Hear from Australia's leading human rights advocates about how a Human Rights Act will put all our rights in one place and create a common tool for justice for people in Australia. -
Disability Rights19 March 2015Speech
6th National Disability Summit - Keynote speech: Disability Discrimination Commissioner
To begin, I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are meeting. I pay my respects to their Elders, past and present, and the Elders from other communities who may be here today. Thank you for inviting me to speak at the 6th National Disability Summit. -
Employers10 February 2015Webpage
Integrating human rights into Australian business practice
Learn how Australian businesses can integrate human rights into their practices with these comprehensive factsheets from the Australian Human Rights Commission. -
Disability Rights2 December 2015Speech
2015 International Day of People with Disability
Good afternoon. To begin, I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land on which we are meeting, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present, and the Elders from other communities who may be here today. I make particular mention of Indigenous Peoples with Disability who may be with us today, and to Elders of the past with disability. It is… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
I am pleased to present herewith a submission on behalf of the Association of Childrens Welfare Agencies, addressing key issues for the Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention.
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