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Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Copyright v Human Rights: Balancing the rights of authors and the interests of people with print disabilities
I want to tell you two stories about Greg. They cover different phases of his life, but illustrate the problems that face us as people with print disabilities. -
Disability Rights22 April 2024Webpage
Creating an accessible and inclusive workplace
Learn how to ensure your organisation’s physical workplace, technology, attitudes and values are accessible and inclusive for all employees and visitors. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
National Human Rights Consultation
Learn how Australia has committed to a greater emphasis on human rights education under the World Program for Human Rights Education. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
National Inquiry into Disability and Employment: Roundtable 1
I would like to welcome you all to the first official event of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission's National Inquiry into Disability and Employment since its launch on 4 March. -
Rights and Freedoms30 November 2016Speech
Access and equity: human rights in practice
Speech to SydWest Multicultural Services AGM Edward Santow – speaking notes – CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Acknowledgements: the traditional Aboriginal owners of the land, the Darug people Dr Chandrika Subramaniyan (Chair, SydWest Multicultural Services) Elfa Moraitakis (CEO, SydWest) Introduction Australia is a wonderful country: warm, welcoming, open. It’s the country that my father’s father… -
Rights and Freedoms1 May 2013Webpage
Rights to equality and non discrimination
Back to Rights and freedoms: right by right Introduction | What are Australia's obligations? | What does discrimination mean? | What grounds of discrimination are covered? | International scrutiny | Commission work | More information | Comments Introduction Non-discrimination and equality rights are central features of the major human rights treaties. Rights of equality and non… -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
10th Anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act
I'm sure that I'm not the only person with a disability who has experienced the lonely path of advocacy. As we find it necessary to advocate for our right to be able to read the same information as the rest of society, or to enter a building through the same door, or take a guide dog to the same restaurant, we can also find ourselves agreeing with the next line of the song, "two can be as… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: 2009 Human Rights Day Oration
I would like to begin by acknowledging the Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation, the traditional owners of the land on which we meet today, and pay my respects to their elders past and present. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Launch of WorkCover South Australia Disability Action Plan
I am very happy to be here today. Not just because South Australia was my home for some years, as many of you know, but to recognise initiatives here in social justice and access for people with disabilities. There is a tradition here of innovative action for disability rights. -
14 December 2012Book page
Building human rights into law and practice - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
On 25 June 2012, the Australian Parliament passed legislation to establish Australia’s first National Children’s Commissioner. The Commissioner will be a member of the Australian Human Rights Commission. -
24 April 2015Book page
3 Promotion and protection of human rights on the ground
3.1 Equality before the law and non-discrimination (a) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has yet to be implemented in law, policy and practice. [12] Recommendation: The Commission recommends that Government develop, in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, a National Strategy to give effect to the -
Rights and Freedoms10 April 2013Publication
Homelessness is a Human Rights Issue
This paper explores the many ways that homelessness impacts on a person’s ability to enjoy basic rights and freedoms. It shows that homelessness is more than just a housing issue. Homelessness is about human rights. Homeless people are not merely objects of charity, seeking help and compassion – like all Australians, they are individuals entitled to the protection and promotion of their human… -
14 December 2012Book page
About the Australian Human Rights Commission (2012)
We work to find practical and long-term solutions to the human rights issues facing people in Australia, as well as to build greater understanding and respect for human rights in our community. -
Disability Rights8 April 2024Webpage
Tim Ferguson
Read about IncludeAbility Ambassador Tim Ferguson maintaining a career touring live shows and making movies, while living with progressive multiple sclerosis. -
Disability Rights8 April 2024Webpage
Trudi Fischer
Hear IncludeAbility Ambassador Trudi Fischer talk about life with a spinal cord injury, and employment providing her the opportunity to contribute. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained fact sheets
Explore essential fact sheets on human rights law, origins, philosophies, and treaties. Learn how human rights are promoted and protected globally. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commissioners' statements - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
Looking back over the last 12 months, I can genuinely say that we’ve moved closer to these objectives. But we must move closer still in our efforts to see this agenda of hope realised. -
Technology and Human Rights23 November 2020Publication
Technical Paper: Addressing Algorithmic Bias
Learn about how algorithmic bias arises in AI decision-making and how it can produce unfair and potentially unlawful decisions. -
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. -
Disability Rights16 April 2024Webpage
Ambassador Profile - Heidi La Paglia Reid
30-year-old Autistic advocate and mum, Heidi talks IncludeAbility, and making the world a better place for women and people with disability.
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