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Commission – General
14 December 2012SpeechRights, hearts and minds: Towards a national culture of Human Rights (2012)
I wish to start this evening by acknowledging the Kaurna people of the Adelaide plains. On behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission, I pay my respects to their elders past and present and extend a special welcome to any member of the Kaurna people present at this event held on their traditional lands. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageConsultation on exposure draft National Human Rights Action Plan
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Attorney-General’s Department on the exposure draft of a new Human Rights National Action Plan which the Department has issued for comment. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendices 3 - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
In 2011–12 the Commission received 17 047 enquiries and 2 610 complaints. This is the highest number of complaints received over the past 10 years and 21% higher than the number of complaints received in the previous reporting year. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commissioners' statements - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Despite the positive positioning of the National Apology and the establishment of the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples, the fundamental nature of the Northern Territory Emergency Response continued to impede the development of a good relationship between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the Australian Government. -
Disability Rights
23 July 2021Project
Accessible Housing Project
One of Commissioner Gauntlett’s term goals is to increase access to accessible housing for people with disability. -
31 January 2013Webpage
1998 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The 1998 Medal and Awards presentation ceremony was held on 10 December 1998 at the conclusion of the 50th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Conference - Human Rights, Human Values: What do we think now? The luncheon was held at the Dockside Conference Centre, Darling Harbour in Sydney. Special guest was the Governor-General, Sir William Deane and John Doyle was the MC… -
31 January 2013Webpage
2011 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
2011 Finalists Human rights medal (sponsored by rio tinto) Ron Merkel QC For 40 years, Ron Merkel has devoted himself to access to justice for people who are marginalised and disadvantaged, having a long and outstanding commitment to the promotion and advancement of human rights as a legal practitioner. He is widely recognised as one of Australia's leading public and administrative law -
31 January 2013Webpage
1992 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The presentation of the 1992 Human Rights Medal and Awards was held at the Powerhouse Museum on 22 November 1992. Over 300 people attended the ceremony. Sir Ronald Wilson, the Master of Ceremonies, introduced the Minister for Consumer Affairs Jeanette McHugh, who was representing the Attorney General. The Literature and Other Writing Awards were presented by Stepan Kerkyasharian, the TV and… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012SpeechHuman Rights Protection and Resolution Through the Law
Mr. Neil Brown QC, Mr. Michael Shand QC, members of the Victoria Bar and of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, all. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendices2 - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Appendices Appendix 2 – Complaint statistics Enquiries and complaints received In 2010-11 the Commission received 18 670 enquiries and 2 152 complaints which is similar to the average number of enquiries and complaints received over the past five years. • 38% of complaints were lodged under the Disability Discrimination Act • 21% of complaints were lodged under the Sex Discrimination Act •… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Speech
Addressing human rights concerns and fostering greater understanding and protection of human rights in Australia
It's great to be here today. I can't think of a better time to be taking stock of developments in human rights law and policy in Australia, or a better place to be doing this than Victoria. As a Sydney-sider I have to admit I haven't always been fully appreciative of the number plates down here, which proclaim: ‘Victoria: The Place to Be!’ But there's no doubt that Victoria is the… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commissioners' statements - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Last year, when I announced the priorities for my term I said that, as a nation, we needed to develop stronger and deeper relationships between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and the rest of the Australia, between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and all levels of government, and between ourselves as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. -
International
28 November 2023News story
Working with Lao Government to protect human rights
The Commission has signed an agreement with the Lao Government and Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade to continue working together to promote and protect human rights in Laos under the Australia-Lao PDR Human Rights Technical Cooperation Program (HRTCP). -
10 April 2015Book page
2 Background and framework for promotion and protection of human rights
2.1 Scope of international obligations 2.2 National framework 2.3 Equality before the law and non-discrimination 2.4 Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers 2.5 Right to life, liberty and security of the person 2.1 Scope of international obligations Australia prides itself on its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights and has announced its candidacy for election to the… -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: 2010 Human Rights Day Oration
We meet today on the lands of the Gadigal peoples of the Eora nation. On behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission I pay my respect to their elders past and present. -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Webpage
United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
Empower disability rights! Learn about the UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
ADR: an essential tool for human rights
I would like to begin by acknowledging the Elders and Traditional Owners of Darwin, the Larrakia People, and to thank them for the opportunity to visit this beautiful part of the country. After that very heartfelt welcome to country, I feel very privileged to be here this morning. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendices 4 - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
Appendices Appendix 4: Website statistics Table 41: Website statistics Section Views of section home page Views of all pages in section Commission homepage 616 981 n/a www.humanrights.gov.au Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice 97 733 1 282 416 https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-island… Age Discrimination 51 710 146 738 www.humanrights -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Webpage
Functions of the Australian Human Rights Commission
The Native Title Act 1993 requires the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner to report to federal Parliament each year on the operation of the Act and its impact on the human rights of Indigenous people. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 2007-2008: Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
As a record, the Annual Report of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) is a testament to the vital role that our Commissioners and staff play in promoting and protecting human rights. In that light, the 2007-08 reporting period has seen a number of significant national developments in Australia that have provided high profile validation for these efforts.