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The following definitions of ‘accessible’ and ‘available’ were sourced from the Australian Human Rights Commission’s Rural and Remote Education Inquiry Briefing Paper.[1]

The majority of reported sexual harassment was targeted at women, involved multiple forms of harassing behaviour and occurred on more than one occasion. In over one in five cases, the harassment continued for more than 12 months. Verbal harassment was often a precursor to physical forms of harassment.

If a group’s traditional country is not in a mining area they escape the injury to country that mining represents but have little opportunity to really develop industry and commerce that could support their communities.1

The resolution of the debate as to whether the extinguishment of native title by the common law and the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) (‘NTA’) is racially discriminatory, depends upon the interpretation given to its two essential components: extinguishment and discrimination. The interpretation that the High Court has given to the extinguishment provisions of the NTA and its relationship…

2.1 Introduction ADFA is a unique institution where cadets live, study, work and socialise. The intensity of this environment can exacerbate the experiences of sexual harassment, abuse, discrimination and assault. The Review had the opportunity to speak with women and men across the ADFA community and beyond. It is mindful of the pride felt by many about the inclusive culture of ADFA. Many…

This research report: Assesses the prevalence and depth of stereotypes and negative attitudes towards older Australians Provides insight into the impact of these attitudes and the resulting behaviours on older Australians and the general community, including business decision makers Examines the portrayal, and invisibility, of older Australians in the media by all main media platforms…

The Native Title Report 2004 looks at how the native title system can contribute to the economic and social development goals of Indigenous peoples. The report seeks to answer the following questions:

In accordance with the functions set out in section 46C(1)(a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), this report includes 5 recommendations - 2 in relation to the needs of Indigenous women exiting prison and 3 relating to the new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs. The report also contains 10 follow up actions that my office will undertake over…

Recommendations and follow up actions Addressing the needs of Indigenous women exiting prison The new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs Follow up actions by the Social Justice Commissioner Download as PDF Recommendations and follow up actions

As part of the National Human Rights Consultation, the Committee held three days of Public Hearings from 1-3 July, 2009, at Parliament House, Canberra.

Human Rights Commissioner and Acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner Dr Sev Ozdowski OAM is considering recommending to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission a possible public inquiry on issues affecting equal employment opportunity for people with a disability in Australia.