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3 January 2014Book page
Attachment 1: Calendar of upcoming key UN treaty dates
Treaty Key dates Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) The fifth periodic report was submitted in July 2013 (due in August 2012) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Australia appeared before the committee in September 2013 Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) The report was due October… -
Human Resources18 March 2015Webpage
CEO Message
As the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, I would like to welcome you to the careers section of our website. If your career aspirations involve building awareness, shifting attitudes, influencing laws and policies then you are in the right place. A career at the Commission means you will contribute towards real and lasting change in Australia. Working at the Commission… -
Commission – General19 September 2013Webpage
RightsTalk: David Malouf biography
Back to RightsTalk David Malouf is the internationally acclaimed author of novels including The Great World (winner of the Commonwealth Writers' prize and the Prix Femina Etranger), Remembering Babylon (shortlisted for the Booker Prize and winner of the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award), An Imaginary Life, Conversations at Curlow Creek, Dream Stuff ('These stories are pearls' Spectator), Every… -
Education25 February 2015Webpage
Face the facts: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex People
Learn how freedom from discrimination is a fundamental human right that belongs to all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. -
Employers18 February 2015Webpage
Business and Human Rights Factsheets
Explore publications by the Australian Human Rights Commission on how businesses can integrate human rights principles into their business practice. -
Rights and Freedoms24 June 2013Webpage
Human rights indicators
Human rights indicators are essential tools in turning human rights from legal principles into realities. The importance of development and application of appropriate indicators of human rights performance and progress is increasingly being recognised internationally and within Australia. The Commission promotes and participates in development of human rights indicators in Australia and… -
Legal11 February 2016Submission
Law Enforcement Legislation Amendment (Powers) Bill 2015
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16 May 2013Project
Supporting participation in key international forums
The Commission welcomes proposals for funding to support the participation of people with disability and organisations representing people with disability to attend key international forums on human rights -
Education3 May 2013Webpage
RightsTalk: Professor Geoff Gallop AC biography
Explore the biography of Professor Geoff Gallop AC, who chairs the Australia Awards Board and was Deputy Chair of COAG Reform Council from 2007 to 2011. -
Legal18 November 2014Submission
Review of parentage laws
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Australian Citizenship and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2014
Australian Citizenship and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 Submission by the Australian Human Rights Commission 6 November 2014 Download PDF Download Word -
Rights and Freedoms1 May 2013Webpage
Right to social security
Back to rights and freedoms: right by right ICESCR Article 9 states: The States Parties to the present Covenant recognize the right of everyone to social security, including social insurance. More information Attorney-Generals Department Guidance Sheet -
Legal5 April 2013Submission
Native Title Amendment Bill 2012
AHRC submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee on the Native Title Amendment Bill 2012 -
Legal21 December 2015Submission
Inquiry into the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment Bill (No.1) 2015
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice28 February 2013Webpage
Guides
Wiyi Yani U Thangani Community Guide (2020) Close the Gap: 10 Year Review (2018) Targeted recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: A guideline for employers (2015) Social Justice and Native Title Reports United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples -
Legal28 October 2016Submission
Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016
Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016 Submission to Senate Standing Committees on Economics 5 September 2016 Note: The attached submission was previously provided to the Senate Community Affairs Reference Committee in May 2015 for their inquiry into social security amendments relating to psychiatric confinement which is now Schedule 20 of the Budget Savings (Omnibus) Bill 2016. -
Sex Discrimination25 October 2016Webpage
Police contacts for sexual assault
If you have experienced sexual assault and feel you would like to report to the police, view the available services to keep you safe. -
14 December 2012Book page
Close the Gap - Part 2 Outcomes from the National Indigenous Health Equality Summit
The Council of Australian Governments has agreed to a partnership between all levels of government and Indigenous Australian communities to achieve the target of closing the gap on Indigenous disadvantage. In relation to Indigenous Australians’ health, COAG has committed to: -
14 December 2012Book page
Mandatory detention laws in Australia
Mandatory detention laws were enacted in Western Australia and the Northern Territory in 1996 and 1997 respectively. Essentially these laws require courts to impose minimum sentences of detention or imprisonment for people convicted of certain offences. They effectively remove judicial discretion in relation to those offences. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commemorate Human Rights Day: Activity sheet 1 - rightsED
Discover an activity that explores human rights violations during war while also highlighting the importance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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