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14 December 2012Book page
Appendix 2: Definitions in state and territory laws - Addressing sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity discrimination: Consultation Report (2011)
‘A reference in this Part to a person being transgender or a transgender person is a reference to a person, whether or not the person is a recognised transgender person: -
14 December 2012Book page
Preventing Crime and Promoting Rights for Indigenous Young People with Cognitive Disabilities and Mental Health Issues Appendix 2
In order to establish what is provided for Indigenous young people with cognitive disabilities and/ or mental health problems, information was requested from all relevant government departments across Australia.[213]A letter was sent to departments requesting: -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2000: Appendix 2 - Concluding observations on Australia of the Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, 24 March 2000
1. The Committee considered the tenth, eleventh and twelfth periodic reports of Australia, submitted as one document (CERD/C/335/Add.2), at its 1393rd, 1394th and 1395th meetings (CERD/C/SR.1393, 1394 and 1395), held on 21 and 22 March 2000. At its 1398th meeting, held on 24 March 2000, it adopted the following concluding observations. -
Commission – General
21 October 2019Publication
Annual Report 2018-2019
This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2018–19 financial year. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC - Annual Report 2001 - 2002: Appendix 1: International Instruments observed under legislation administered by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act
The International Labour Organisation Convention 111 deals with discrimination in employment and occupation. Australian adherence to this Convention provides that all people have the right to equal treatment in employment and occupation without discrimination on the basis of: -
28 October 2013Book page
Appendix 2: Timeline of key developments since the introduction of mandatory immigration detention in Australia
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Rights and Freedoms
11 September 2020SubmissionReview of Australian Federal Police Powers (2020)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (PJCIS) in relation to its ‘Review of AFP Powers’. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendix 2: Chronology of Events Relating to the Administration of Indigenous Affairs - Social Justice Report 2011
Social Justice Report 2011 Back to Contents Appendix 2: Chronology of Events Relating to the Administration of Indigenous Affairs 1 July 2010 – 30 June 2011 DATE EVENT / SUMMARY OF ISSUE 2 July 2010 Torres Strait Islander sea rights recognised by Federal Court The Federal Court recognised the Torres Strait Regional Sea Claim Group’s native title rights over about 37 800sq. km of sea between… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Appendix one: A statistical overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in Australia
This collection of statistics has been chosen for their relevance in highlighting the key characteristics of the Indigenous population. It focuses on key areas such as health, education, employment, housing, and contact with criminal justice and welfare systems. Where possible, the data is presented in a way that identifies absolute and relative change in the situation of Indigenous peoples over… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : Appendix 1: Chronology of events relating to the introduction of new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs, 2002 - 2004
This appendix provides an overview of the main events leading up to the introduction of the new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs on 1 July 2004, as well as the key events which have occurred since that time to implement the new arrangements. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2005 : Appendix 1 : Chronology of events relating to the new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs, 1 July 2004 - 30 June 2005
This Appendix provides an overview of main events since the introduction of the new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs on 1 July 2004. It commences with a summary table and is followed by a detailed description of each event. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2000: Appendix 1 Information concerning Australia provided by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission to United Nations Committees in 2000
1) Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (CERD): additional information to Australia's 10th, 11th and 12th periodic reports under CERD, March 2000; -
Children's Rights
3 February 2020Publication
Children’s Rights Report 2019
The Children’s Rights Report 2019 — In Their Own Right tells the story of how well children’s rights are protected and promoted across Australia. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
4 August 2023Webpage
Indigenous Rights & the Voice
The Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum proposes a mechanism that addresses Indigenous peoples’ right to participation in decision making, and the right to consultation with government. The Voice could also promote the realisation of other human rights for Indigenous peoples, including to ensure the full realisation of rights to health, education, housing and the protection of Indigenous… -
Disability Rights
30 July 2020Publication
Access under Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport
These Guidelines have been developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) to provide clear and practical assistance to facilitate compliance with the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Cth) (the Transport Standards) through the use of equivalent access. -
Rights and Freedoms
30 November 2022Speech
Reforming Age Discrimination Law
Reforming Age Discrimination Law: Beyond Individual Enforcement, Alysia Blackham (2022) Panel discussion Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission I am speaking today from the traditional lands of the Dharug and Gundungurra peoples and pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging—and to the traditional custodians of the lands from wherever… -
Sex Discrimination
28 January 2013Webpage
Report on the Review into the Treatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force
Phase 2 of the Review into the Treatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force Community Guide Download PDF (1.2 mb) Download Word (1.1 mb) Download Complete Report Download PDF (8.0 mb) Download Word (17.4 mb - note: does not include Appendices) Download Appendices Word (5.9 mb) Contents Overview and Recommendations [ Word / PDF] Chapter 1: The Case for Change – Why the ADF Should Care… -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2007: Downloads
Native Title Reports 2007 Back to Contents Downloads in PDF Download the full report (8.22 MB) Chapters Native Title Report 2007 Book Cover (1.66 MB) Overview: Native title 15 years on (120 KB) Chapter 1 : Changes to the native title system (375 KB) Chapter 2 : Changes to the claims resolution process (551 KB) Chapter 3 : Changes to representative Indigenous bodies (337 KB) Chapter 4 :… -
14 December 2012Book page
An age of uncertainty - Inquiry into the treatment of individuals suspected of people smuggling offences who say that they are children (2012)
An age of uncertainty Inquiry into the treatment of individuals suspected of people smuggling offences who say that they are children July 2012 Download Complete report PDF (4.54 MB) Complete report Word (679 KB) Contents Foreword Glossary of Terms Executive Summary Recommendations Chapter 1: Introduction and background Chapter 2: Biomedical markers and the assessment of chronological age… -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Appendices
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Report Bringing them Home Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families April 1997 back to content page / next page Appendices Appendix 1.1 New South Wales Appendix 1.2 Australian Capital Territory Appendix 2 Victoria Appendix 3 Queensland Appendix 4 Tasmania Appendix 5…