Publications

Sex Discrimination

Pregnancy Guidelines (2001)

The Pregnancy Guidelines follow the Commission's Report of the National Inquiry into Pregnancy and Work, Pregnant and Productive: It's a right not a privilege to work while pregnant, commissioned by the federal Attorney-General in August 1998.

Commission – General

Annual Report 2006-2007:

This Annual Report reflects the commitment and dedication of the Commissioners and staff at the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) to the promotion and protection of human rights in Australia. Over the 2006-07 reporting period HREOC has acted on a broad range of challenging and...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

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...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Native Title Report 2006: Index

Learn about the 2006 Native Title Report and its findings.

Commission – General

21 Years of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (2007)

The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (now known as the Australian Human Rights Commission) was established in 1986 by an act of the federal Parliament.

Commission – General

Annual Report 2005-2006:

This Annual Report is evidence of the vital role that the Commissioners and staff at the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (the Commission) play in promoting and protecting human rights. In the last year, the Commission has not shied away from the big issues.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Indigenous Peoples: Issues in International and Domestic Law

International Law Association (Australian Branch) Papers presented at a series of three seminars held between 2002 and 2004 in association with the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Ending family violence and abuse

Family violence and abuse is causing untold damage to the cultures and fabric of Indigenous societies. It is damaging our communities, our families, our women, our children and our men.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Ending Family Violence (2006)

Ending Family Violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities (2006) An overview paper of research and findings by the Australian Human Rights Commission, 2001 – 2006 Ending family violence 2006 also available in PDF (1.01 MB) or Word (883 Kb).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Native Title Report 2005 : Index

Learn about the 2005 Native Title Report and its findings.

Disability Rights

Workability 2: Solutions

People with Disability in the Open Workplace. Final Report of the National Inquiry into Employment and Disability.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Social Justice Report 2005 : Home

I am pleased to present to you the Social Justice Report 2005. 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...