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14 December 2012Book page
Appendix 4: Expert Panel Terms of Reference - Social Justice Report 2011
The Government has established an expert panel in order to ensure appropriate public discussion and debate about the proposed changes and to provide an opportunity for people to express their views. -
14 December 2012Book page
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Fact Sheet 2: Key features 1 The Declaration affirms that indigenous peoples make a unique contribution to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures, which constitutes the common heritage of humankind. The Declaration promotes and enhances the plurality of societies. The Declaration is of utmost importance to combat… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006: Media Pack
Social Justice Report 2006 Back to Contents Media Pack Download Social Justice Report 2006 (PDF) (7 MB) Download Community Guide Media Release Government approach to Indigenous affairs seriously flawed (14 June 2007) Information sheets 1. What makes good Indigenous policy? - download in word 2. The challenge of equal access to mainstream services - download in word 3. Indigenous… -
24 January 2017Opinion piece
We need a national picture of domestic violence homicides
Authors Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins and President of the Australian Human Rights Commission Professor Gillian Triggs In March 2010, shortly after making the decision to leave her abusive husband after more than 20 years of violence, Zahra Abrahimzadeh was stabbed to death in front of 300 witnesses inside the Adelaide Convention Centre. Two years later, her husband was… -
25 February 2014Book page
Secondary Year 7 – Year 10: Math
Learn about human rights examples for the Australian school curriculum for Year 7 - Year 10 high school students studying Maths. -
Education6 March 2013Speech
Education and Human Rights – Recognising one, realising all
Speech delivered by Professor Gillian Triggs, former President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, on the topic of the right to equality and education. -
Children's Rights
12 November 2014SpeechProtected and safe: a child’s right, our responsibility
Megan MitchellNational Children’s Commissioner National Child Protection WeekGala Dinner – Alice SpringsThursday 11 September Introduction Thank you, Jade and Jacob and good evening everyone. I’m delighted to be here tonight as part of National Child Protection Week. Can I start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting today, the Arrentre – Arrunda - people… -
14 December 2012Book page
acknowledgments - Us Taken-Away Kids: commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 'Bringing them home' report
The Australian Human Rights Commission would like to thank all the people who generously contributed their stories, artwork, poetry and time to make this publication possible; Jo Ritale and Angelo at the State Library of Queensland and the communities of Cherbourg, Mapoon Mission, Monamona and Mornington Island for giving us permission to reproduce photographs from the State… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
We, the Social Justice group at St John's Regional in Dandenong, Victoria, have discussed issues relating to children in detention centres in Australia. We make the following recommendations to your inquiry. -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Appendix 10
Hobart December 4,7,8 Flinders Island December 4-5 Cape Barren Island December 4-5 Wybalenna December 6 Bringing them Home Launceston December 11,13 Burnie December 12 -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Glossary and abbreviations
During the period of the Inquiry, immigration detention facilities in Australia were managed for the Department by Australasian Correctional Management, although the Department maintains an official presence at each immigration detention facility. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2006: Information Sheet 2 – 99-year leases on Indigenous land
In 2006, the Australian Government added a new section 19A to the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Act 1976 (Cth) (ALRA) to provide that (with Ministerial consent) a Land Trust may grant a 99-year headlease over an Aboriginal township to an approved entity of the Commonwealth or the Northern Territory Government. -
14 December 2012Book page
Close the Gap - National Indigenous Health Equality Targets
Our challenge for the future is to embrace a new partnership between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. The core of this partnership for the future is closing the gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians on life expectancy, educational achievement and employment opportunities. -
14 December 2012Book page
RESPONSE TO THE DISCUSSION PAPER: LIVING WILLS: Miller
There is a need for Living Wills in the area of mental health, and they must carry weight ie. Mental Health professionals must listen to and be bound by them. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention - Background papers
As part of its Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention the Commission has compiled eight Background Papers to assist organisations and individuals wishing to make submissions to the Inquiry. -
14 December 2012Book page
Community Partnerships for Human Rights program
The Australian Human Rights Commission's Community Partnerships for Human Rights (CPHR) program has one central goal: to increase social inclusion and counter discrimination and intolerance towards Australia’s Muslim communities. -
14 December 2012Book page
'Voices of Australia' Story Deadline Extended (2005)
Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner, Tom Calma, announced today that the closing date to submit stories to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s 'Voices of Australia' project has been extended to Monday, 15 August 2005. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 06-07: Appendix 2
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements Report of the National Inquiry into the Discrimination against People in Same-Sex Relationships: Financial and Work-Related Entitlements and Benefits (tabled report) -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC - Annual Report 2001 - 2002: Contents
Contents Significant achievements Statement from the President Chapter 1: The Commission Outcomes structure Human rights education and promotion Chapter 2: Complaint Handling Section Chapter 3: Legal Services Chapter 4: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Chapter 5: Disability Rights Chapter 6: Human Rights Chapter 7: Race Discrimination Chapter 8: Sex Discrimination Chapter… -
14 December 2012Book page
Organisational excellence - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
Over the last year, the Commission has confirmed its strategic focus for the next 3 years. A new Strategic Plan was introduced from 1 July 2011 for the period to 30 June 2014. The 4 strategic goals for the period focus on: