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Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: Australia and Human Rights Treaties
Discover Australia’s commitment to human rights treaties, including key agreements and their integration into domestic law. Learn more with this fact sheet. -
Children's Rights
21 February 2013Webpage
About Children's Rights
What are children’s rights? Children as well as adults have human rights. Children also have the right to special protection because of their vulnerability to exploitation and abuse. The main international human rights treaty on children’s rights is the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). The CRC is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in the world. Australia ratified the… -
14 December 2012Book page
People and performance - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
We see our organisation as being a positive role model for other employers and a leader in the public sector. We were the first public sector agency to offer Paid Maternity Leave of 18 weeks to our staff and six weeks paid parental leave. We have a range of flexible working arrangements in place that enable our staff to make choices that create harmony and balance in their lives. -
Rights and Freedoms
17 January 2019SpeechA 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 … -
Rights and Freedoms
3 September 2021Webpage
Human rights considerations for vaccine passports and certificates
Learn how vaccine passports are more likely to be consistent with human rights principles when they are used as a tool to improve public health outcomes. -
Commission – General
4 November 2016Webpage2016 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in Australia. The medal has a rich history of prestigious winners. -
Age Discrimination
20 May 2016PublicationEuthanasia, human rights and the law
This issues paper explores voluntary euthanasia by looking at the domestic regulatory environment in comparison to relevant international laws. It concludes with a human rights-based analysis of voluntary euthanasia and some commentary on the practice informed by human rights principles. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: 2010 Human Rights Day Oration
We meet today on the lands of the Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation. On behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission I pay my respect to their elders past and present. -
Disability Rights
5 April 2024WebpageSam Drummond
Hear how IncludeAbility Ambassador Sam Drummond has lived with pseudoachondroplasia while producing high-profile radio shows and working in federal politics. -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - PWC
Read what IncludeAbility Employer Network member PWC has to say about their commitment to increasing representation and inclusion of people with disability. -
10 April 2015Book page
2 Background and framework for promotion and protection of human rights
2.1 Scope of international obligations 2.2 National framework 2.3 Equality before the law and non-discrimination 2.4 Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers 2.5 Right to life, liberty and security of the person 2.1 Scope of international obligations Australia prides itself on its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights and has announced its candidacy for election to the… -
Rights and Freedoms
5 May 2019Speech
40+ years of conciliation
The Australian Human Rights Commission and Conciliation—a 40+ year success story, but … National Mediation Conference, Canberra Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM [Professor Croucher spoke to this paper] Abstract A key responsibility of the Australian Human Rights Commission is to handle complaints of breaches of human rights. This is a role that the Commission in its various iterations… -
3 January 2014Book page
2 Background and framework for promotion and protection of human rights
2.1 Scope of international obligations During Australia’s review, the Government made a commitment to improving Australia’s monitoring of its international human rights obligations. Australia is a party to seven of the core human rights treaties and maintains a number of reservations under these. The Australian Government made a commitment to conduct a comprehensive review of such… -
Disability Rights
26 April 2024Webpage
Hosting accessible and inclusive in-person meetings and events
Learn about designing meetings and events to be accessible and inclusive for all employees and visitors, from venue access, to correspondence and activities. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendices 4 - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
Appendices Appendix 4: Website statistics Table 41: Website statistics Section Views of section home page Views of all pages in section Commission homepage 616 981 n/a www.humanrights.gov.au Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice 97 733 1 282 416 https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-island… Age Discrimination 51 710 146 738 www.humanrights -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Human rights at your fingertips - Human rights at your fingertips
Recalling the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations which recognize the inherent dignity and worth and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family as the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights 21: Change and challenges
HREOC offers extraordinary support and the possibility of redress to those pushed to the edges of our society. The rigor and innovation of its staff and the quality policy work, inquiries, reports and educational programs have given visibility to critical social issues and informed our democracy. Australia's history as a global human rights advocate owes much to HREOC's achievements and… -
Disability Rights
22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - CBA
Learn about IncludeAbility Network member CommBank's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and wanting people to feel respected, safe and included. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
14 August 2014SpeechSister Clare Condon - Sanctioned Violence: What does it do to our society and relationships?
I acknowledge the Gadagal People of the Aora nation on whose land we meet. I pay my respects to the elders past and present. I come here today as an ordinary citizen. I am not an academic, nor a lawyer. I am simply a concerned citizen. There are many nuances to the meaning of the word violence. It is about violating another; abusing and damaging; often about the abuse of power. It is… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Speech
Human Rights Protection and Resolution Through the Law
Mr. Neil Brown QC, Mr. Michael Shand QC, members of the Victoria Bar and of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, all.