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Age Discrimination14 February 2022News story
Elder abuse conference to drive positive change
The abuse of older Australians and how to prevent it will be the main focus of the 7th National Elder Abuse Conference this week of which Age Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Kay Patterson AO is the Walk the Talk Ambassador. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice11 March 2021Speech
June Oscar's IWD Speech for Children's Ground
Yaningi warangira ngindaji yuwa muwayi ingirranggu, Bunuba yani U. I acknowledge all the traditional countries that we gather on today, and pay my respects to our elders everywhere, past, present and emerging. Happy International Women’s Week 2021! I really thank Jane and all the team, children and families of Children’s Ground for designing this event, and recognising the vital importance… -
26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-04-06
The complainant is an adult with Autism Spectrum Disorder and had been a client of the respondent bank for several years. He advised that he completed and signed documentation allowing his National Disability Insurance Agency plan manager to access his bank account. He alleged the bank questioned his legal capacity to grant such access and described him as “mentally incapacitated”. The… -
26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-04-03
The complainant has quadruple amputation and uses an electric wheelchair which weighs approximately 180 Kg. He claimed the respondent airline placed a weight limit of 120 Kg on wheelchairs to be carried on the aircraft. The complainant alleged this limit was discriminatory, claiming many electric wheelchairs weighed over 120 Kg and that other airlines did not impose this limit. The airline… -
21 January 2020Conciliation register
2018-05-02
The complainant is 68 years of age and had been employed as a storeman at the respondent manufacturing company for 40 years. He had recently developed a back injury and claimed the company did not offer him light duties, retraining or redeployment. He alleged he was repeatedly asked when he would retire, was told "f**k off you're not going to [work for another five years]", and was accused… -
14 December 2012Book page
Glossary - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
Glossary A AAT Administrative Appeals Tribunal ACARA The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority is the independent authority responsible for the development of a national curriculum, a national assessment program and a national data collection and reporting program. ADA Age Discrimination Act 2004 AHRCA Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 ANAO Australian National… -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Speeches: Missed Business
I make this acknowledgment in all my public presentations around Australia, not only because I believe that it is good manners to do so, but also because recognising the indigenous history of this land is an important element in recognising the truth of our diversity as a people. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of temporary exemption application: Australian Subscription Television And Radio Association (ASTRA)
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received, by letter dated 12 April 2004, an application for temporary exemption under section 55 of the DDA regarding the provision of captions on subscription television, for a period of five years. -
14 December 2012Book page
14. Unaccompanied Children in Immigration Detention
Most children come to Australia with their parents, but some come alone, either sent by their family for their protection or because they have lost their family in a crisis. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention - Background Paper 4: Health and Nutrition
1. States Parties recognize the right of the child to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health and to facilities for the treatment of illness and rehabilitation of health. States Parties shall strive to ensure that no child is deprived of his or her right of access to such health care services. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of temporary exemption under the DDA: Subscription Television Captioning
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 10 June 2008 under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") concerning captioning of subscription television programming. -
15 October 2019Conciliation register
2018-08-09
The complainant is Indigenous and played for the respondent sports club. He advised he was seriously injured during a game and alleged the club treated him less favourably than non-Indigenous players with similar injuries, including by leaving him alone in the change rooms, not providing appropriate medical care, not calling an ambulance until some time after the injury, not following up on… -
14 December 2012Book page
NSW ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC Submission: Living Wills
Our response to the Key Issues for Comment contained in your Discussion Paper follows. You will note that throughout this document we have referred to "Advance Directives" as we feel strongly that this is a preferable term, for the reasons stated below. -
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. -
26 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-02-04
The complainant has bipolar disorder and has been employed as a case worker with the respondent government agency for over ten years. She said she informed the agency of her disability when she started working for the agency. The complainant advised that on one occasion, a client engaged in challenging behaviour and she responded inappropriately by swearing at the client. She said she… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
Enhancing Equality: Reforming Anti-Discrimination Laws to Make Australia Fairer
I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Wurundjeri people, and I pay my respects to their elders past and present. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
Senate File Listing 1 January 2009 - 30 June 2009
FileId: 2007/33-2 Create Date 04-Jun-2009 Name: TESOL HUMAN RIGHTS CURRICULUM Title: NATIONAL ACTION PLAN PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION - SPU EDUCATION -
Rights and Freedoms5 September 2021Webpage
About Rights and Freedoms
Scrutiny of human rights by the Parliament | Scrutiny by the courts | Advocacy for improved legislative protection of human rights | Promotion of improved human rights policy and practice | International human rights scrutiny mechanisms | More information Under the Australian Human Rights Commission Act and Australia's Federal discrimination laws, the Commission has important functions in -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice3 February 2023Media Release
First Nations Commissioner calls for community-led solutions to Alice Springs unrest
Commissioner June Oscar AO has given her support to the reported recommendations of the Federal Government’s Northern Territory Regional Controller Dorelle Anderson to introduce temporary alcohol restrictions across communities in Central Australia following a recent increase in crime and violence in the region. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
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