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Legal1 December 2014Publication
HA, HB, HC, HD and HE v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
View a report into arbitrary detention in the case of HA, HB, HC, HD and HE v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP). -
Legal1 December 2014Publication
MG v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
You can view a report into arbitrary detention in the case of MG v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Border Protection). -
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Jafari v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
You can view a report into arbitrary detention in the case of Jafari v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Border Protection). -
Legal1 December 2014Publication
AQ v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
You can view a report into arbitrary detention and the failure to consider less restrictive forms in the case of AQ v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP). -
Legal1 December 2014Publication
FA, FB, FC and FD v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
View a report into arbitrary detention and the failure to consider less restrictive forms in the case of FA, FB, FC and FD v Commonwealth of Australia. -
Legal1 December 2014Publication
Alwy Fadhel v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
Explore a report into arbitrary detention in the case of Alwy Fadhel v Commonwealth of Australia Department of Immigration and Border Protection. -
Education14 December 2012Publication
Human rights education in the national school Curriculum
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) welcomes the development of a national school curriculum (the Curriculum). We believe that the development of the Curriculum is a unique opportunity to ensure all young Australians develop an understanding and appreciation for human rights. -
Disability Rights13 January 2016Project
Assistance animals and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
It’s widely recognised that some people with disability require support services and assistive technology to facilitate their active participation in public life and for personal activities. The types of support that can be provided can come from a range of sources, including by trained and skilled assistance animals. The issues relating to the use and regulation of assistance animals by people ... -
LGBTIQ+9 April 2013Publication
Sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity discrimination
In October 2010, the Commission launched a consultation regarding the human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) people in Australia. This consultation process sought views from affected individuals and organisations about the steps that they felt would provide better human rights protection for LGBTI people in Australia. This report summarises the broad range of views heard during the consultation. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Social Justice Report 2006: Report Contents
The report is provided in accordance with section 46C(1)(a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. This provides that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner is to submit a report regarding the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders, and including recommendations as to the action that should be taken to ensure the exercise and enjoyment of human rights by those persons. -
Disability Rights2 May 2024Webpage
Writing a resume and cover letter
A guide to writing a resumé and cover letter, including when you might, or might not want to share information about disability. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Social Justice Report 2007
The report is provided in accordance with section 46C(1)(a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. This provides that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner is to submit a report regarding the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders, and including recommendations as to the action that should be taken to ensure the exercise and enjoyment of human rights by those persons. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Social Justice Report 2004
The report is provided in accordance with section 46C(1)(a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. This provides that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner is to submit a report regarding the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders, and including recommendations as to the action that should be taken to ensure the exercise and enjoyment of human rights by those persons. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
Disability Rights: Human rights and mental illness
This page provides links to materials related to and following from the Australian Human Rights Commission's National Inquiry on the Human Rights of People with a Mental Illness, which reported in 1993, and more activity including recent consultations conducted in conjunction with the Mental Health Council of Australia and the Brain and Mind Research Institute. -
Commission – General1 August 2016Webpage
Former Age Discrimination Commissioner, The Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO
Find out about the former Age Discrimination Commissioner, the Hon Dr Kay Patterson AO. Dr Patterson served as Commissioner from 28 July 2016 – 28 July 2023. -
Disability Rights1 May 2024Webpage
Customising a job for a person with disability
An employer’s guide to the steps involved in customising jobs for people with disability, and the elements, features and benefits of job customisation. -
Age Discrimination28 March 2024News story
Robert Fitzgerald commences as Age Discrimination Commissioner
Find out about the Age Discrimination Commissioner, Robert Fitzgerald AM’s immediate and long-term priorities to eliminate ageism and age discrimination. -
Age Discrimination29 October 2019Webpage
Guides
Discover more about a multigenerational workforce, your rights at retirement and a human rights approach to health and aged care with these downloadable guides -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 33
Pursuant to section 31(b)(ii) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act1986 ( Cth), I attach a report of my inquiry into a complaint by Ms Tracy Gordon of discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record by the Emergency Services Telecommunications Authority of Victoria (formally Emergency Communications Victoria) and Victoria Police. I have found that the act and practice complained of constitutes discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record. -
Legal22 March 2024Speech
Law Dinner to celebrate the 120th anniversary of SULS
Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM Let me begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and pay my respect to Elders, past, present and emerging, and also to acknowledge any Indigenous guests attending today. I am sorry that as a nation we did not accept the invitation offered in the Uluru Statement from the Heart. There ...