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Asylum Seekers and Refugees
31 January 2014WebpageInformation about children in immigration detention
Learn about the impact of mandatory immigration detention on children in regard to Australia's obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child. -
14 December 2012Book page
Let's talk about rights: A guide to help young people have their say about human rights in Australia (2009)
This guide has been produced by the Australian Human Rights Commission to help you participate in the Australian Government’s National Human Rights Consultation. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry on Employment and Disability Interim Report: chapter 4
No person can achieve a smooth transition and successful entry into the open workforce unless they are 'job ready', and this is especially the case for people with disability. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee
1.1 Wide-ranging amendments to the structure and functions of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ("the Commission") are proposed by the Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Bill 2003 (Cth) ("AHRC Bill"). -
Rights and Freedoms
13 May 2013WebpageParliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights
Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework Key points After an inquiry lasting more than a year, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights (PJCHR) delivered its report to parliament last week on reforming Australia’s national human rights framework. The report sets out 17 recommendations, including that the government introduce legislation to establish an Australian Human Rights… -
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… -
Age Discrimination
20 May 2016PublicationEuthanasia, human rights and the law
This issues paper explores voluntary euthanasia by looking at the domestic regulatory environment in comparison to relevant international laws. It concludes with a human rights-based analysis of voluntary euthanasia and some commentary on the practice informed by human rights principles. -
14 December 2012Book page
It's your right! Level 2 Workbook ESL Audio Scripts
The Commission helps people to understand human rights in Australia. It also helps people to speak up if they think they’ve been discriminated against because they’re: -
14 December 2012Book page
Glossary - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Glossary A ADA Age Discrimination Act 2004 AHRCA Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 APF Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions – A member-based organisation that supports the establishment and strengthening of independent human rights institutions in the Asia-Pacific region. APS Australian Public Service ASTRA Australian Subscription Television Association ASX… -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Media Pack
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 -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechAustralian Building Codes Board - Building Australia's Future Conference (2011)
Putting out the welcome mat in our new accessible buildings: Where to from here in access developments -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012Speech
Getting it right - a baker's dozen
Read a speech that highlights the importance of the design and construction of buildings and to ensure equal access to people with a disability. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Department of Justice and Youth Studies at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology The Department of Justice and Youth Studies (JYS) is part of the Faculty of Education, Language and Community Services (FELCS) at RMIT University. JYS offers undergraduate courses in Criminal Justice Administration and Youth Affairs, as well as Masters by Research and PhD programs. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention - Background Paper 8: Deprivation of Liberty and Humane Detention
In accordance with the general principle stated at Guideline 2 and the UNHCR [1] Guidelines on Refugee Children, minors who are asylum seekers should not be detained… -
14 December 2012Book page
4. Australia's Human Rights Obligations
The purpose of this chapter is to explain the relevance of international human rights law to children in Australia's immigration detention centres and to provide a quick reference point on the fundamental human rights principles that have influenced the approach of this Inquiry. This chapter also explains the role of United Nations (UN) guidelines in the Inquiry's analysis of Australia's human… -
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: -
14 December 2012Book page
3 Theme One - Economic Independence for Women: Listening Tour Report
I'm a mother who has been out of the paid workforce for two years and will probably be for the next 4 years, until my children are ready for pre-school. My return to work will probably be on a part-time basis and I will probably have to re-start my career after so many years out so I don't expect that I will earn very much. I never thought this would be the case - I studied for many years, earned… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
SAGE: Submission to Inquiry into Aboriginal Customary Law in NT
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner has also made a submission to this inquiry. To access that submission click here. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Christie
1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission makes two submissions with respect to the interpretation of s.170DF(2)(f) of the Industrial Relations Act 1988 (Cth). They are: -
28 October 2013Book page
4 Proposed policy changes
Prior to the federal election on 7 September 2013, the then Opposition announced a number of policies which it would implement, if elected, to deter asylum seekers arriving in Australia by boat and to reform Australia’s refugee status determination process. Some of the key proposals which are relevant to the Commission’s mandate are briefly considered below. 4.1 Temporary Protection Visas…