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14 December 2012WebpageCommission submissions: Alex
1.1 On 15 January 2004, the Family Court granted leave to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ("the Commission") to intervene in these proceedings, pursuant to s 92 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) ("Family Law Act"). -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013WebpageRights of parents and children
Back to rights and freedoms: right by right ICCPR Article 24 states: 1. Every child shall have, without any discrimination as to race, colour, sex, language, religion, national or social origin, property or birth, the right to such measures of protection as are required by his status as a minor, on the part of his family, society and the State. 2. Every child shall be registered immediately… -
Race Discrimination
5 June 2015Project
I'm Not Racist But... 40 years of the Race Discrimination Act
Learn how the Race Discrimination Commissioner has a responsibility to promote understanding and acceptance of the Racial Discrimination Act. -
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) -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
24 November 2017WebpageSubscribe
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Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage2003 Photo Competition
For our 2003 photo competition, we received well over 100 images from young people right across Australia that captured what 'respect' looks like in their schools, communities and close relationships. -
14 December 2012Book page
4 The use of wrist x-ray analysis
This chapter considers some of the Commonwealth’s practices regarding the use of wrist x-ray analysis as a means of assessing chronological age for the purposes of criminal prosecution. It highlights situations where the reliance on wrist x-rays as evidence of age was contrary to stated Australian Government policy; or where it contributed to individuals who were in fact children, or who… -
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] -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
"The child, for the full and harmonious development of his or her personality, should grow up in a family environment, in an atmosphere of happiness, love and understanding". -
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. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 1999-2000: International
The Commission undertakes bilateral international activities, generally as part of the Australian Government's development cooperation program developed by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). The most substantial of these is the Human Rights Technical Assistance Program, which is an integral part of the annual Dialogue on Human Rights with China. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Speech
"Monitoring Implementation of the Convention on the Rights of the Child: challenges for Australia: Dr Sev Ozdowski (2002)
Thank you Mr Wishardt for your invitation and kind introduction. I would like also to acknowledge Ms Wendy McCarthy, under whose stewardship PLAN is sure to go from strength to strength. -
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. -
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 2012Speech
10th International Criminal Congress
The topic of this seminar is ‘Criminal Justice in a climate of fear’. The word terrorism is not mentioned and yet the subject invites discussion of the impact of terrorism on life and laws in Australia. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Commission Submission - Vijayakumar v Qantas
"unlawful discrimination" means any acts, omissions or practices that are unlawful under…[p]art 2 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 …and includes any conduct that is an offence under… Division 4 of Part 2 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992… -
Commission – General
9 September 2013Webpage
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Download the invitation to sponsor document For more information contact our team on hrawards@humanrights.gov.au. Sponsors Deadly Vibe Group - sponsor of Print and Online Media Award [[{"fid" -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : Media Pack
I have two tasks this evening. The first is to launch my Social Justice Report and Native Title Report for 2004. The second is to launch the ATSIC Yilli Rreung Regional Council"s Strategic Plan. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Speech
2011 Disability Speech: NSW Careers Forum
RITA KUSEVSKIS-HAYES: Good morning, everybody. If I can ask everyone to take their seats. Good morning, everybody. My name is Rita Kusevskis-Hayes, and I would like to welcome you on behalf of the 2011 Careers Forum Organising Committee to the University of New South Wales. -
11 February 2014Book page
Appendix C – Meetings and Submissions
The Australian Human Rights Commission held public meetings in each State and Territory. In addition the Commission conducted 114 individual meetings. These meetings were held with people with disabilities, their families and carers, Attorneys-General, members of the police forces, correctives services and judiciaries, disability advocacy peak-bodies, community groups, and academic, medical…