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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
6 November 2017WebpageJoin the conversation
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, June Oscar invites all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls (12 – 17 years) to join the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) conversation. The Commissioner and her team will be travelling throughout Australia to speak directly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and from February 2018 to… -
13 November 2014Book page
Financial Statements
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23 January 2014Book page
6. Useful links
A Last Resort? National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention (April 2004), Chapter 16 The end of temporary protection visas for refugees is a step forward for human rights (Commission media release, 14 May 2008) TPVs part of an inhumane system (Commission news story, 3 December 2013) -
15 June 2015Book page
10 How can you participate in the National Inquiry?
Individuals and organisations interested in participating in the National Inquiry can do so through consultations or by making a submission. The information collected through the consultations and submissions process will be used for the purposes of understanding the issues and may be drawn upon, quoted or referred to in the National Inquiry’s report. The Commission’s submission policy… -
15 June 2015Book page
10 How can you participate in the National Inquiry?
Individuals and organisations interested in participating in the National Inquiry can do so through consultations or by making a submission. The information collected through the consultations and submissions process will be used for the purposes of understanding the issues and may be drawn upon, quoted or referred to in the National Inquiry’s report. The Commission’s submission policy… -
Race Discrimination
3 October 2017WebpageWhat does the law say?
The Racial Discrimination Act 1975 makes racial discrimination and racial hatred unlawful in public places. It protects everyone in Australia from discrimination based on race and guarantees that everyone enjoys equality before the law, regardless of their racial background. Areas where racial discrimination is specifically unlawful include: access to places and facilities; land, housing and… -
4 September 2014Book page
Translations
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Commission – General
21 November 2013WebpagePast talks
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14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 06-07: Appendix 4
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14 December 2012Book page
Constitution reform: links for further reading
Expert Panel www.youmeunity.org.au Reconciliation Australia www.reconciliation.org.au Australian Human Rights Commission www.humanrights.gov.au -
Commission – General
5 November 2013Webpage
Upcoming talks
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Commission – General
31 October 2013Webpage
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Commission – General
31 October 2013Webpage
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28 October 2013Book page
Appendix 2: Timeline of key developments since the introduction of mandatory immigration detention in Australia
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28 October 2013Book page
Appendix 3: Australia’s immigration detention facilities
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10 April 2015Book page
3 Key national priorities, initiatives and commitments
The Commission is an ‘A status’ national human rights institution established and operating in full compliance with the Paris Principles. The sufficiency of funding and staffing for the Commission was called into question during Australia’s UPR. ACHRA encourages the Australian Government, through the regular federal budget process, to ensure the Commission continues to operate as an… -
15 June 2015Book page
4 The role of business and employers
Businesses and employers benefit from promoting human rights and preventing discrimination within their organisations. In many businesses and organisations, there is already a good understanding of the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Proven benefits include access to a larger talent pool, increased productivity, improved job satisfaction and customer engagement, higher rates… -
15 June 2015Book page
Discussion questions
What policies, workplace practices, programs or incentives assist with increasing participation of people with disability? How adequate are these policies, practices and incentives? What is the role of Government, peak business and employee groups, and individual employers? Are there distinct challenges faced by different sized businesses and organisations, sectors and industries in… -
15 June 2015Book page
4 The role of business and employers
Businesses and employers benefit from promoting human rights and preventing discrimination within their organisations. In many businesses and organisations, there is already a good understanding of the benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce. Proven benefits include access to a larger talent pool, increased productivity, improved job satisfaction and customer engagement, higher rates… -
Commission – General
23 September 2014Webpage
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