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Children's Rights13 June 2018Media Release
Commissioner welcomes Government response to Royal Commission
National Children’s Commissioner Megan Mitchell welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to a national apology to survivors of abuse, and the creation of a national office for child safety. The Government has today accepted or accepted in principle 104 of 122 recommendations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, with 18 recommendations still being … -
Commission – General9 May 2019Webpage
Accessibility
"The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect." - Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web -
Race Discrimination3 October 2017Webpage
Our supporters
OUR SUPPORTERS More than 400 organisations have pledged their commitment to anti-racism. This includes organisations across business, sport, education, local government and community organisations. Thousands of people have also individually supported the campaign. Supporter organisations agree to endorse the campaign's messages about anti-racism and to promote the campaign. Many hold events… -
Race Discrimination3 October 2017Webpage
Videos
2017 #StandUp video 2017 Community Service Announcements Factsheet on the 2017 videos 2016 Community Service Announcement 2015 Community Service Annoucement 2014 Community Service Announcement What You Say Matters It Stops With Me -
Race Discrimination3 October 2017Webpage
Who we are
ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN Racism has no place in Australia. Since 2012, Racism. It Stops with Me has helped our community respond to prejudice. It is a campaign built on the efforts of people in their neighbourhoods, schools, universities, clubs, and workplaces. Across Australia, more than 400 organisations – and thousands of people – have pledged their support of the campaign. Whatever your walk… -
6 February 2013Book page
1 Introduction
This report contains a summary of observations arising from the Australian Human Rights Commission visit to immigration detention facilities on Christmas Island in October 2012. Commission President, Professor Gillian Triggs, visited Christmas Island from 9-12 October, assisted by two Commission staff members. The purpose of the visit was to assess the conditions of detention against -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Artwork Submitted to the Inquiry 5. Comments made by former child detainee on cover of HREOC Report, Those who've come across the seas To return to the Artwork Index page click here. Last Updated 9 January 2003. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Hervey Bay RSL: Application for temporary exemption: Submissions in response
Hervey Bay RSL: Application for temporary exemption: Submissions in response Robin and Sheila King -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2002-2003: finance
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission: Annual Report 2002 - 2003 Back to contents Financial Statements Click here to download a copy of the published accounts in PDF format. Click here to download the Independent Audit Report relating to the Electronic Presentation of HREOC's Financial Statements. Please note: If you require this information in a more accessible format, please email … -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2001-2002: Orgchart
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Annual Report 2000-2001 Back to contents Click here to view a larger verion of the HREOC Organisational Chart If you require this information in a more accessible format, please contact paffair@humanrights.gov.au -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 54: Pak family v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration & Citizenship)
2012 Pak family v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration & Citizenship) Report into the best interests of the child and the right not to be subject to arbitrary interference with the family. [2012] AusHRC 54 -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 52: Mr SD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration & Citizenship)
2012 Mr SD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration & Citizenship) Report into arbitrary detention [2012] AusHRC 52 Download in PDF [436 KB] Download in Word [1.96 MB] -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 57: ST v Endeavour Energy
View an example report in to a complaint of discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record made to the Human Rights Commission. -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 55: BZ and AD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration & Citizenship)
2012 BZ and AD v Commonwealth of Australia(Department of Immigration & Citizenship) Report into breaches of privacy, arbitrary detention, the right for the child to be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person and the failure of the Commonwealth to treat the best interests of the child as a primary consideration [2012] AusHRC 55 Download in PDF … -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Understanding and preparing for conciliation
Understanding and preparing for conciliation Understanding and preparing for conciliation - Unlawful discrimination Understanding and preparing for conciliation - Human rights and ILO -
14 December 2012Book page
Constitutional reform: Creating a nation for all of us (2011)
By the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Download report PDF [1.5 MB] Word [720 KB] -
1 August 2014Book page
Glossary
ABS: Australian Bureau of Statistics AIFS: Australian Institute of Family Studies ASX: Australian Securities Exchange AWALI: Australian Work and Life Index BB: Baby Bonus CEO: Chief Executive Officer Cth: Commonwealth CEDAW: Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women CALD: Culturally and linguistically diverse DaPP: Dad and Partner Pay scheme DSS: Department… -
Children's Rights26 July 2017Submission
NSW Juvenile Justice: Human rights and the use of force (2017)
NSW Juvenile Justice: Human rights and the use of force Submission to NSW Inspector of Custodial Services -
17 September 2013Book page
Our Agenda
There is no simple way to solve complex human rights issues. From the challenges that face a person with a disability seeking independent living, through immigration detention policy, the promotion of human rights must address issues for individuals as well as the need for broader, systemic change. That is why the Commission uses a range of integrated approaches, while also focussing on… -
17 September 2013Book page
Our Agenda
There is no simple way to solve complex human rights issues. From the challenges that face a person with a disability seeking independent living, through immigration detention policy, the promotion of human rights must address issues for individuals as well as the need for broader, systemic change. That is why the Commission uses a range of integrated approaches, while also focussing on…