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Disability Rights
18 March 2013SpeechAccess iQ Launch, Media Access Australia (2012)
Access iQ Launch, Media Access Australia Thursday, 19 July 2012 Graeme Innes AM Disability Discrimination Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission Good morning, I'm Graeme Innes and I tweet. In fact I probably tweet five to six times a day. I get my breaking news on Twitter. I get my cricket updates on Twitter. I even get Alex Varley's soccer results - as well as other useful… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
21 February 2013WebpageInternational Engagement with Indigenous Rights
Learn how Indigenous peoples are among the most vulnerable peoples in the world and how the Commission works to protect and promote their rights. -
31 January 2013Webpage
1988 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The Human Rights Awards were established to honour the achievement in literature and other writing, film and the media in the promotion of understanding and public discussion of human rights in Australia. The distinctive awards, designed and made South Australian glass artist Pavel Tomecko, were presented by Sir Ninian Stephen. human rights medal Winner: Reverend Dorothy McMahon The 1988… -
31 January 2013Webpage
1987 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The Commission established the Human Rights Medal to be presented annually in recognition of outstanding personal endeavour in the cause of human rights. The choice of recipient, after open nomination, is made by an independent panel. The Medal is designed and made by Melbourne based Michael Meszaros, an international award-winning medal designer and sculptor. The 1987 Human Rights Medal was… -
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
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
On behalf of ASTSS I would like to thank you for inviting us to this meeting. Our Association consists of professionals of different disciplines whose aim is to diagnose, treat and prevent major stresses and traumas and their consequences. Some of our members have expressed concern from their clinical experience that traumatized detainees have been further traumatized, and as well, that carers… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The QTU beleives that refugee detention centres should be immediately closed down and replaced with the placement of all refugees in appropriate communities." -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention - FAQ's
If you have any queries about the National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention, please contact the Commission by emailing paffairs@humanrights.gov.au. -
14 December 2012Book page
Close the Gap - Part 1 Background
In my 2005 Social Justice Report1, I argued that it was unacceptable for a country as rich as ours, and one based on the notion of the ‘fair go’ and the ‘level playing field’, to tolerate the gross health inequality that has existed between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians for at long as records have been kept. I called for action, and I made recommendations that set out a broad path to… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Speech by Senator Aden Ridgeway.
Thank you for inviting me here to speak at the Sydney launch of two reports from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner; the 2003 Native Title Report and the 2003 Social Justice Report. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
I refer to your letter of 1 March 2002 addressed to the Chief Executive of the Chief Minister's Department inviting input to the National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention. I note that you also wrote to the ACT Departments of Education and Community Services, Health and Community Care and Justice and Community Safety. -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? Mental health
Media Pack Homepage Statements by Dr Sev Ozdowski, Human Rights Commissioner (Audio Files for Download) Inquiry Commissioner and Assistants Biographies About the Inquiry Inquiry Methodology Terms of Reference Useful Links and Resources -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention - Public hearing dates
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention Inquiry homepage | Submissions to the Inquiry | Media Releases | Terms of Reference | Background Papers Public Hearing Dates and Transcripts Hearing dates for the National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention are available below. Transcripts of the hearings are posted below. Please note that all transcripts have been edited… -
14 December 2012Book page
Photos - Immigration detention in Leonora (2011)
The Australian Human Rights Commission visited the immigration detention facility in Leonora, Western Australia in November 2010. Photos taken during the Commission’s visit are set out below. -
14 December 2012Book page
2010 Immigration detention in Darwin: photos
The Australian Human Rights Commission visited immigration detention facilities in Darwin from 6 to 10 September 2010. Click here to read a public statement outlining key observations and concerns arising from the Commission’s visit. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageInquiry into older people and the law (6 June 2007)
We appeared before the House Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs (‘Committee’) in its Inquiry into older people and the law (‘Inquiry’) on 15 May 2007. -
14 December 2012Book page
NSW ASSOCIATION FOR MENTAL HEALTH INC Submission: Living Wills
Our response to the Key Issues for Comment contained in your Discussion Paper follows. You will note that throughout this document we have referred to "Advance Directives" as we feel strongly that this is a preferable term, for the reasons stated below. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submissions on ARA exemption application
This page provides links to submissions provided in response to the Commission's notice of inquiry on the Australasian Railway Association's application for exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act. Submissions are posted in the form received (except for removal of individual contact details in some cases) and are the responsibility of their authors. -
14 December 2012Book page
Voices of Australia: Activity sheet 4 - rightsED
You can explore the Voices of Australia activities, which examine life in Australia while considering issues such as discrimination, respect and diversity. -
14 December 2012Book page
Voices of Australia: Resource sheet 5 - rightsED
Discrimination: Any distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference made on a particular basis such as race, religion, national origin which has the purpose or effect of denying recognition, enjoyment, or exercise, on an equal footing, of human rights and freedoms in society.