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14 December 2012Book page
A Bad Business - Fact Sheet: The Complaints Process
Media Pack Index | Media Release | Launch Speech by Pru Goward | Speech by Nareen Young | Case Studies Fact Sheets: Key Findings | The Complaints Process | Legal Definition of Sexual Harassment | Cost to Employers -
14 December 2012Book page
A Bad Business - Fact Sheet: Cost to Employers
Media Pack Index | Media Release | Launch Speech by Pru Goward | Speech by Nareen Young | Case Studies Fact Sheets: Key Findings | The Complaints Process | Legal Definition of Sexual Harassment | Cost to Employers -
14 December 2012Book page
A Bad Business - Address to the Launch of A Bad Business
Media Pack Index | Media Release | Launch Speech by Pru Goward | Speech by Nareen Young | Case Studies Fact Sheets: Key Findings | The Complaints Process | Legal Definition of Sexual Harassment | Cost to Employers -
14 December 2012Book page
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace - A Short Guide to the Sexual Harassment Code of Practice
Sexual harassment is unwelcome sexual conduct which makes a person feel offended, humiliated and/or intimidated where that reaction is reasonable in the circumstances. Sexual harassment in employment is unlawful under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth). -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission: Social Justice Report 2000
The defining feature of the past year has been the focus on reconciliation ... But as we reach this crucial stage in relations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, reconciliation has come to mean different things to different people. Reconciliation has been described as a 'peoples movement' ...having reached a level of community support that is now unstoppable. For the government it… -
14 December 2012Book page
Contributors - Us Taken-Away Kids: commemorating the 10th anniversary of the 'Bringing them home' report
‘Finding my Family’, Rooth Wilay Robertson My painting depicts each family member, with all the different skin colours, as puzzle pieces finally all joined up to complete our story. -
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
Bringing them home - Downloads
DVD activity sheet PDF or Word (note that DVD needs to be ordered separately from the Commission’s publications area, Ph: (02) 9284 9600, or online at: www.humanrights.gov.au/publications) -
Education14 December 2012Publication
RightsED: Child Rights
All people – no matter their age, sex, colour, religion or where they live – have the same basic needs to live a healthy life. These needs include food, shelter, education, healthcare and freedom from persecution and discrimination. -
Education14 December 2012Publication
Voices of Australia - RightsED
This education resource is designed to complement the publication Voices of Australia: 30 years since the Racial Discrimination Act. The publication is available at: www.humanrights.gov.au/racial_discrimination/voices. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: Defining Human Rights
Defining human rights: Learn about the principles, legal frameworks, and international instruments that protect human dignity and equality. Explore the basics with this fact sheet. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: Human Rights Origins
Explore the origins of human rights, tracing their roots through ancient societies, religions, and philosophies, and understand their enduring impact on modern laws and values. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: Human Rights Philosophies
Explore diverse human rights philosophies, from natural rights to modern critiques, and understand their historical and cultural contexts. Learn more with this fact sheet. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: The Emergence of Rights in Law
Discover the historical evolution of legal rights, from the Magna Carta to modern treaties, and their impact on human rights law. Learn more with this fact sheet. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: The International Bill of Rights
Explore the International Bill of Rights, including the Universal Declaration and key covenants, and their impact on global human rights. Learn more with this fact sheet. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: How States commit to Human Rights Treaties
Learn how states commit to human rights treaties through signing, ratification, and domestic legislation. Explore the process with this fact sheet. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: Australia and Human Rights Treaties
Discover Australia’s commitment to human rights treaties, including key agreements and their integration into domestic law. Learn more with this fact sheet. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: Promoting and Protecting Human Rights in the UN System
Explore how the UN promotes and protects human rights through Charter and Treaty Bodies. Learn about their roles and impact with this fact sheet. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: Case Studies
Explore case studies of complaints against Australia to the Human Rights Committee, highlighting key human rights issues and outcomes. Learn more with this fact sheet. -
14 December 2012Book page
Community Partnerships for Human Rights: Partners
Community participation and working with organisations that share our goals are the key principles that guide the Community Partnerships for Human Rights program.