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Rights and Freedoms17 January 2019Speech
The Ongoing Legacy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
9th International Conference on Human Rights Education—Unleashing the Full Potential of Civil Society Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission 27 November 2018 [ Professor Croucher spoke to this paper. Some sections were not addressed fully, given the coverage of some matters by earlier speakers in the program.] Introduction Thank you Professor… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Human rights at your fingertips - Human rights at your fingertips
Recalling the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations which recognize the inherent dignity and worth and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family as the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Project
Prisoners Rights
Prisoners, just like all other people, are entitled to enjoy their human rights. Prisoners can make complaints to the Commission about human rights breaches and discrimination that occurs in prison. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice27 July 2017Speech
National Suicide Prevention Conference
Acknowledgements and Intro [Introduction in Bunuba] Yaningi warangira ngindaji yuwa muwayi ingirranggu, Yagara a yani u. Balangarri wadjirragali jarra ningi – gamali ngindaji yau muwayi nyirrami yarrangi thangani. Yaningi miya ngindaji Muwayi ingga winyira ngarragi thangani. Yathawarra, wilalawarra jalangurru ngarri guda. J Ngindaji ngay walyayi thangani u nyana thangani u + mindija I stand… -
Disability Rights21 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - Australia Post
IncludeAbility Employer Network member Australia Post believea a diverse and inclusive workplace encourages better connections within communities. -
Rights and Freedoms25 May 2013Project
Human rights and the Internet
The Internet provides unparalleled opportunities for the promotion and advancement of certain rights -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
DIALOGUE AUSTRALASIA NETWORK NATIONAL CONFERENCE
I would like to open today by reading you part of an e-mail that a work colleague of mine received recently from a young Australian woman in her early twenties, who recently completed her Bachelor of Communications degree from UTS in Sydney. As it happens she also holds Polish citizenship and is currently visiting her grandparents in Warsaw. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
A Human Rights Act for Australia
I would also like to acknowledge the presence of Members of Parliament - Mike Reynolds (Speaker of the Legislative Assembly), Linda Lavarch, Dean Wells, Evan Moorhead; Christine Smith, Desley Scott, Kate Jones, Dianne Reilly and Vicky Darling. -
Commission – General29 March 2023Media Release
Dr Ben Gauntlett appointed as Deputy Commissioner to the NACC
The Attorney-General, The Hon Mark Dreyfus KC today announced that Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Ben Gauntlett has been appointed as Deputy Commissioner to the National Anti-Corruption Commission. -
14 December 2012Book page
It's About Time - Chapter 5
5.1 Introduction 5.2 Signs of change 5.3 Changing family structures require additional social support 5.4 Translating values into reality 5.5 Sharing care 5.6 Distributing household tasks fairly 5.7 Caring for people beyond the home 5.8 Education and cultural change 5.9 Conclusion -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
NOTICE OF TEMPORARY EXEMPTION UNDER THE DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT: G. KINNY (COFFS HARBOUR-SYDNEY TRAVEL AND TOURS SERVICE )
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission gives notice of a decision made on 21 September 2004 under section 57 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA") concerning access to a proposed travel and tours service. -
Disability Rights22 March 2024Webpage
The IncludeAbility Employer Network - The Woolworths Group
Discover the ways IncludeAbility Employer Network member Woolworths is committed to fostering spaces that celebrate and embrace diversity in all its forms. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Housing, human rights and sustainability
Thank you especially to Margaret Ward, the previous National Convenor of the network and Amelia Starr the current Convenor for the excellent debate you have nurtured over the past few years between Government, the housing industry and the community. -
Rights and Freedoms18 November 2020Webpage
How are our human rights protected in law in Australia during COVID-19?
Discover how existing human rights laws continue to apply in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic to protect the rights of all citizens. -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights 21: From the bench: landmark human rights cases
Why do I love HREOC? Well, I was there at the birth. I watched the Commission grow and accept new challenges every year. Australians used to be blind to the inequalities of women, to injustice to Aboriginals and other indigenous peoples, to Asian Australians, to gays and other sexual minorities, to people with disabilities and many others. If our eyes have been opened, we should be grateful to… -
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. -
Disability Rights13 February 2014Opinion piece
Human rights: everyone, everywhere, everyday
Maria has cerebral palsy and little speech. She wanted to tell police about a sexual assault, but there was no communication support worker to help with the statement. The police relied on Maria's parents to provide communication support. Maria was uncomfortable giving personal details of the assault to police in front of her parents, so her evidence was incomplete. This caused problems for… -
Rights and Freedoms28 October 2020Webpage
What is the Commission’s view on limiting human rights during COVID-19?
Learn how human rights should only be restricted where there is no other alternative and restrictions on rights can be justified to protect public health. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law 2005: Chapter 6: Procedure and Evidence
Part IIB of the HREOC Act sets out the provisions governing the procedure for federal unlawful discrimination matters.1 That procedure can be summarised as follows: -
Rights and Freedoms12 December 2017Speech
Human Rights Awards 2017
Acknowledgments Thank you, Aunty Norma Ingram, for your very warm welcome to country. The Australian Human Rights Commission is honoured to be here today on the ancestral lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. I pay my respects to elders past, present and future and warmly welcome any Indigenous guests attending today. Attorney-General and other very distinguished guests,…
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