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19 September 2018Webpage
Children's Rights
Discover how the Human Rights Commission ensures that children and young people have a say when it comes to issues that impact their lives. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageFederal Discrimination Law 2005
The July 2007 supplement to Federal Discrimination Law 2005 covers significant cases decided in the federal unlawful discrimination jurisdiction since March 2005. -
Race Discrimination
30 March 2019SpeechRace Discrimination Commissioner, Mr Chin Tan, on Nelson Mandela Day
Thank you for the very kind welcome. May I extend particular thanks to the Nelson Mandela Day Commemorative Committee (NMDCC) for the invitation and for having me here this evening. Let me start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of this land where we gather tonight, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, and pay my respects to their elders past, present and emerging. I would… -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Justice for Asylum Seekers (JAS) is a non-incorporated alliance of community organisations founded in 1999 to work for just treatment of people seeking asylum. It is based in Victoria, meets monthly and has three working groups: 1. Campaign, 2. Detention reform and 3. Lobbying. -
Legal
8 September 2020Webpage
Exemption applications under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)
A page of current applications to the Australian Human Rights Commission for temporary exemptions under the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth). -
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 7: ADFA’s Structure and Staffing (Recommendations 11-15)
Key findings of Review The Review found that: The high turnover of Commandants and military staff has had a significant negative impact on ADFA’s leadership stability, continuity and organisational memory. The COMDT has limited influence over which staff are posted to ADFA and has limited engagement with ADF Service Chiefs. ADFA is not considered a prestigious posting for staff. This has an… -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
This submission aims to highlight a number of issues for children in immigration detention arising from the Department of Human Services' (DHS) involvement in child protection, health service provision to children and their families, settlement support and care of unattached minors. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to National Human Rights Consultation (2009)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the National Human Rights Consultation (the Consultation). -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
16 December 2020SpeechBROOME LAUNCH Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices) Report
BROOME LAUNCH Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices )— Securing Our Rights, Securing Our Future 2020 Report Monday, 14 December 2020 Goolarri Media Enterprises, Broome I acknowledge the beautiful lands of the Yawuru people that we gather on—I pay my respects to your ancestors, and your elders of today and those emerging. I also acknowledge all the language groups and many nations of the… -
Race Discrimination
24 October 2018Teachers Article
The Globalising World; Changing policies and Australian identity
The Globalising World explores how migration has shaped Australia. It investigates how changing attitudes to migration have made Australia more inclusive. -
Children's Rights
21 July 2022Media Release
Government action needed to protect children in detention
Learn how the Human Rights Commission is deeply concerned about the safety and wellbeing of teenagers who were kept in adult detention centres. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2008 - Chapter 7
Over the millennia, Indigenous peoples have developed a close and unique connection with the lands and environments in which they live. They have established distinct systems of knowledge, innovation and practices relating to the uses and management of biological diversity on these lands and environments. -
14 December 2012Book page
Don't judg
During these ten years, thousands of individuals and organisations have used the DDA to create change, either by making complaints of discrimination, using the law as a basis for negotiating broad social change or educating organisations on their responsibilities. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 1998 : Chapter 4: Government Responses to the Recommendations of Bringing Them Home
Bringing Them Home - the Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families (the National Inquiry) - made 54 'head' recommendations, 83 recommendations in total [1], to address what was referred to as 'the continuing devastation of the lives of Indigenous Australians'. The implementation of most recommendations requires action… -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012WebpageFrequently asked questions: Access to premises
See also the material linked from our access to premises page for more detailed resources including Commission advisory notes and policy papers, complaint outcomes, and links to other resources. -
22 October 2020Webpage
Partnerships and Upcoming Events
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Children's Rights
11 March 2020Teachers Article
My Health Record 2020
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14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry on Employment and Disability Interim Report
This section of the Interim Report summarises the main issues raised in submissions which relate to the job search phase of employment. Those issues include: -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Publication
Submission: Human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous people
The Australian Human Rights and Commission has made a submission on behalf of the Indigenous Peoples Organisation Network (IPON) of Australia to Professor S. James Anaya, UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights and fundamental freedoms of Indigenous Peoples, on the current status of Indigenous human rights in Australia for his Mission to Australia which is taking place from 17-28 August 2009. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Although it is not possible to precisely specify all the circumstance that lead people to arrive in Australia through people smuggling routes, there can be no doubt that they undertake perilous journeys which put their lives and that of accompanying family members at risk. Given the very high rates of approval for those who have sought asylum in Australia through these routes, it is reasonable to…