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Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Australian Institute of Building Surveyors Conference
I would like to start by thanking Bill Burns and the NSW AIBS for this invitation to address your annual conference on an issue that over the next few years is going to see significant changes in the way we design, construct and manage the buildings we use for work, education, entertainment and service delivery. -
9 July 2024Book page
Submissions - ‘Help way earlier!’
Submitted By 1 Australian Youth Commission Attachment 1 2 Professor Stuart A Kinner, Curtin University 3 KidsXpress 4 Dr George Manos 5 Confidential 6 QUT Australian Centre for Health Law Research Attachment 1 7 Office of the Custodial Inspector Tasmania 8 Confidential 9 Confidential 10 Professor Rob White, University of Tasmania Attachment 1 Attachment 2 11 Anne Jackson 12 Confidential 13 … -
Sex Discrimination14 December 2012Speech
Launch of Good Practice, Good Business (2004)
Firstly, I would like to pass on apologies from the President of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, The Hon. John von Doussa QC, who is presently interstate and unable to be here today. It goes without saying that he entirely endorses the purpose of this project and believes there should be more of it. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Speeches and papers
This page provides access to over 200 speeches and papers on disability issues from members (current and past) and senior staff of the Australian Human Rights Commission. All major speeches since 2000 are included, as well as a selection of earlier speeches and papers as far back as 1989. -
14 December 2012Book page
2008 Immigration detention report - Summary of Observations following the Inspection of Mainland Immigration Detention Facilities
This report contains a summary of observations by the Australian Human Rights Commissioner, Graeme Innes AM, and staff of the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) following visits to Australia’s immigration detention facilities, and to people in community detention, between June and September 2008. The contents of the report are based on direct observations made during the… -
Sex Discrimination30 October 2014Speech
Australian Industry Group National Personnel and Industrial Relations (PIR) Conference
I’ve been asked here today to speak briefly about gender equality in workplaces and about the National Review on Discrimination Related to Pregnancy, Parental Leave and Return to Work, which I am currently conducting. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2006: Appendix 2: National funding and programs to support Indigenous economic development
Appendix 2 summarises information from a 2006 HREOC survey of the seven Australian Government departments and two statutory authorities with responsibility to administer the 33 national Indigenous economic development programs. Information from the 33 programs is for the 2005 – 2006 period. -
14 December 2012Book page
2009 Immigration detention and offshore processing on Christmas Island
This report contains a summary of observations by the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) following its July 2009 visit to Australia’s immigration detention facilities on Christmas Island. It follows the Commission’s 2006, 2007 and 2008 annual reports on inspections of immigration detention facilities.[1] -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
Rights for all: Building inclusive communities for all generations Chris Sidoti (1999)
Thank you to the Public Health Association for inviting me to deliver the Sax Oration this year. I am honoured to follow so many distinguished speakers who have delivered the oration over the years. I am honoured too to be able to commemorate the work of Sidney Sax, one of the most significant people shaping health care policy and practice in Australia. -
Sex Discrimination17 January 2019Project
National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces
On 5 March 2020, 'Respect@Work, the Australian Human Rights Commission’s report of the National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces' was released by Kate Jenkins, the Sex Discrimination Commissioner. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Request for comment on issues raised in submissions on exemption application - ASTRA
I refer to the application received from the Australian Subscription Television and Radio Association (ASTRA) dated February 2010 seeking an exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 Cth (DDA)in relation to the provision of captioning for people who are Deaf or have a hearing impairment on subscription television. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees31 July 2018Publication
Australian Human Rights Commission Inspection of Adelaide Immigration Transit Accommodation: Report (2018)
This report contains an overview of key observations and concerns arising from the Australian Human Rights Commission’s inspection of the Adelaide Immigration Transit Accommodation (AITA) facility in July 2017. -
Disability Rights17 May 2016Speech
Australian Network on Disability Annual National Conference 2016
I would like to thank the Australian Network on Disability for inviting me to speak about the work I have been doing. As many of you would know, I have recently concluded the Willing to Work National Inquiry into Employment Discrimination against Older Australians and Australians with Disability. The report for which was released by the Attorney-General last week. The report is available… -
14 December 2012Book page
Face the Facts: Introduction - rightsED
The Face the Facts education resource is designed to complement the material in the Commission's Face the Facts publication. First published in 1997, Face the Facts reflects the continued demand for accurate and easy to understand information about Indigenous peoples, migrants, refugees and asylum seekers. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
The human rights of older Australians in the bush: Chris Sidoti
I am very pleased to be here tonight at the Rural Ageing Seminar dinner. Thank you, to Dame Roma and the Rural Ageing Seminar Reference Group, for inviting me to attend an event that (for once) takes place where it counts - in rural South Australia. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Outstations Policy Discussion Paper (2008)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Office of Indigenous Policy, Northern Territory Department of Chief Minister in its Inquiry into Outstations Policy. -
14 December 2012Book page
Immigration Detention Centre Guidelines (2000)
Released in March 2000, the Immigration Detention Guidelines are based on relevant international standards which set out minimum requirements for the treatment and conditions of detained persons. -
14 December 2012Book page
Open letter to all Local Government Authorities
I recently had the opportunity to address participants in the ALGA National Local Roads and Transport Congress on the role of local government in responding to the mobility and access needs of people with a disability. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
I taught a small group of students (approx.12) for 3 and a half weeks at Port Hedland Detention Centre during March 2002. I am a qualified secondary E.S.L. and English teacher and have taught since 1987. I've taught mainstream English up to Year 12 and E.S.L to European, Asian and Middle-Eastern students in Melbourne and Darwin and I've taught on Aboriginal communities and have some understanding… -
14 December 2012Book page
2011 Immigration detention in Leonora
The Australian Human Rights Commission visited the immigration detention facility in Leonora, Western Australia from 23 to 26 November 2010. This statement contains a brief overview of the key observations and concerns arising from the Commission’s visit. It focuses on conditions as they were at that time.
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