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17 September 2013Book page
Who we are
The role of the Australian Human Rights Commission is to see that human rights and fundamental freedoms are understood and respected in law, policy and practice. The Commission is independent from government, with a legislative mandate, and recognised internationally as an ‘A Status’ National Human Rights Institution. We strive to resolve complaints, encourage positive law reform and build a… -
17 September 2013Book page
Who we are
The role of the Australian Human Rights Commission is to see that human rights and fundamental freedoms are understood and respected in law, policy and practice. The Commission is independent from government, with a legislative mandate, and recognised internationally as an ‘A Status’ National Human Rights Institution. We strive to resolve complaints, encourage positive law reform and build a… -
LGBTIQ+
5 July 2013WebpageJoint NHRI statement to the Human Rights Council on sexual orientation and gender identity
On 10 June 2013 the Australian Human Rights Commission joined 28 other ‘A status’ National Human Rights Institutions to call on the United Nations Human Rights Council to establish an appropriate mechanism to study, document and report to it about human rights violations, barriers and challenges experienced by individuals across the world because of their sexual orientation, gender identity… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
6 November 2017WebpageWomen's Voices
ABOUT THE PROJECT Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) builds on the legacy of the 1986 Women’s Business Report. The Australian Human Rights Commission (the ‘Commission’) is asking Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander women and girls to share their experiences about what the key challenges, priorities and aspirations are for themselves and their communities. This is part of a major project,… -
14 December 2012Book page
National Action Plan
In July 2006, all Australian governments, through the Ministerial Council on Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (MCIMA), endorsed the National Action Plan to Build on Social Cohesion, Harmony and Security (NAP) -
Education9 October 2014Webpage
Face the Facts: Statistics on Human Rights
Discover accurate and easy to understand information and statistics on key areas in human rights in Australia. -
14 December 2012Book page
The Overlooked Consumers
Thanks to Chris Law, Daryle Gardiner-Bonneau, Ash Donaldson, David Hobbs, Lloyd Walker, Jane Bringolf, Luisa Ferronato, Margaret Brown, Tony Starkey, Greg Killeen, James Tobias, Jane Berliss-Vincent, James Mueller, Judith Dixon, Jason White, Robert Pedlow, Amanda Tink and Vivien Palcic. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageAge Discrimination in Trade Union Membership Rules
The complaint concerns age restriction in trade union membership rules. The complainant was a member of a union the rules of which required members to retire from full membership at the age of 65 unless exempted by the Federal Executive of the union. The complainant was denied an exemption from the Federal Executive and transferred to honorary membership, which restricted his opportunities to… -
12 February 2013Book page
4 Key national priorities, initiatives, and commitments
The role of national human rights institutions in promoting and protecting human rights at the national level is well recognised, as is their contribution to the international human rights system. [70] The international community has highlighted the need for the Australian Government to strengthen the Australian Human Rights Commission and for the necessary funding to be provided in order… -
25 September 2013Book page
3 Freedom of expression and the Internet
The Internet has opened up new possibilities for the realisation of the right to freedom of expression. This is due to the Internet’s unique characteristics, including ‘its speed, worldwide reach and relative anonymity’. [9] These distinctive features have enabled individuals to use the Internet to disseminate information in ‘real time’, and to mobilise people. [10] The United Nations… -
Legal
12 November 2013Publication
BD v Queensland (Department of Community Safety)
Explore a report into discrimination in employment on the basis of a criminal record in the case BD v Queensland (Department of Community Safety). -
Legal
10 December 2013Publication
Immigration detainees with adverse security assessments
[2013] AusHRC 64 - Report into arbitrary detention and the best interests of the child -
Legal
12 November 2013Publication
Behme v Commonwealth of Australia
Behme v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations) Report into the right of the child to free primary education [2013] AusHRC 60 -
Age Discrimination
19 June 2013Project
Fact or fiction? Stereotypes of older Australians
Explore a fact sheet that outlines the discriminatory attitudes and behaviours older people can experience in the workplace and the community. -
Legal
12 November 2013Publication
Ince v Commonwealth of Australia
Report into arbitrary detention, the right to be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person and the right to be free from arbitrary interference with the family. [2013] AusHRC 62 -
Legal
12 November 2013Publication
[2013] AusHRC 63
Paul family v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) Report into the best interests of the child and the right not to be subject to arbitrary or unlawful interference with the family [2013] AusHRC 63 -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The Multicultural Council of the Northern Territory's research indicates that as at 24 November 2001 a total of 7933 unlawful non-citizens were admitted to Australian detention centres in the 2000-01 financial year. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechDisability and human rights
Allow me to commence by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Wallumattagal clan of the Eora peoples. Let me also acknowledge my fellow speakers, as well as other distinguished guests and friends. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012SpeechKeynote address to the Victoria Legal Aid Civil Justice Law and Practice Conference
I would like to begin this morning by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. I pay my respects to their elders past and present. -
Commission – General
9 May 2019Webpage
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