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14 December 2012Book page
Guideline on Premises Standards - 2012 draft
The Australian Human Rights Commission has now completed its update of the Guideline on the Application of the Premises Standards first issued in March 2011. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Project
Discrimination in Employment and Occupation
Discrimination in Employment and Occupation This page has been superseded by our page Work Out Your Rights - Info for Employees -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Exemptions
The Commission is able to grant temporary exemptions from some parts of the Sex Discrimination Act, the Disability Discrimination Act and the Age Discrimination Act. -
Legal8 July 2014Submission
Inquiry into Technical and Further Education in Australia
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice26 February 2018Media Release
Close the Gap Campaign welcomes extension of the Tackling Indigenous Smoking programs
The Close the Gap Campaign welcomes the new investment in the successful ‘National Tackling Indigenous Smoking’ (TIS) programs. The Federal Minister for Indigenous Health Ken Wyatt announced the Federal Government will provide a further $183.7 million to TIS over four years across its current 37 regional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander TIS health providers. The Campaign’s recently… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice24 September 2015Project
Commission report: Ending Family Violence and abuse in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities
Family violence and abuse is causing untold damage to the cultures and fabric of Indigenous societies. It is damaging our communities, our families, our women, our children and our men. All Indigenous people are entitled to live their lives in safety and full human dignity - without fear of intimidation, family violence or abuse. This is their cultural and their human right. Like all… -
Technology and Human Rights7 February 2018Project
Final Report: Human Rights and Technology
Learn more about the human rights implications of new and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence. -
Legal21 August 2015Submission
Submission on the Inquiry into the Australian Government Boards (Gender Balanced Representation) Bill 2015
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Legal21 August 2015Submission
Submission on the Inquiry into the Fairer Paid Parental Leave Amendment Bill 2015
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Disability Rights24 June 2015Webpage
Willing to Work – About the Inquiry
Back to Willing to Work main page About the Inquiry The National Inquiry examines practices, attitudes and Commonwealth laws that deny or diminish equal participation in employment of older Australians and Australians with disability; and makes recommendations as to Commonwealth laws that should be amended, or action that should be taken to address employment discrimination against older -
Complaint Information Service20 February 2014Webpage
Act Information Sheets
Explore a range of discrimination complaints made to the Commission related to sex, race, age, disability and discrimination in employment and occupation. -
15 June 2015Book page
9 Barriers to employment
Older Australians can face a range of individual and structural barriers at different stages of employment including recruitment, retention and re-entering the workforce. [64] Certain groups within the community may experience discrimination on the basis of their age differently from others, for example, people with disability, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people… -
15 June 2015Book page
7 Economic and social costs of employment discrimination against Australians with disability
7.1 Economic costs A report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) estimates that almost $50 billion in GDP could be added to Australia’s economy in 2050 if Australia moved into the top eight OECD countries in employment of people with disability. [20] Research by Deloitte Access Economics indicates that a one-third reduction in the labour market participation rates and unemployment rates for… -
15 June 2015Book page
9 Barriers to employment
Australians with disability can face a range of individual and structural barriers at different stages of employment including recruitment, retention and re-entering the workforce. Certain groups within the community may experience discrimination on the basis of their disability differently from others, for example, older people, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people… -
11 February 2014Book page
5 Conclusion
This report has identified a range of problems that exist in the criminal justice system which result in people with disabilities not enjoying equality before the law. Despite much good work and the best intentions, people with disabilities are not treated appropriately in the criminal justice system. Throughout the consultation process the Commission heard that in order to ensure equality… -
11 February 2014Book page
Appendix C – Meetings and Submissions
The Australian Human Rights Commission held public meetings in each State and Territory. In addition the Commission conducted 114 individual meetings. These meetings were held with people with disabilities, their families and carers, Attorneys-General, members of the police forces, correctives services and judiciaries, disability advocacy peak-bodies, community groups, and academic, medical… -
Legal19 May 2015Submission
Migration Amendment (Maintaining the Good Order of Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill 2015 (Cth)
Migration Amendment (Maintaining the Good Order of Immigration Detention Facilities) Bill 2015 (Cth) Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Senate Legal snd Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee 7 April 2015 -
LGBTIQ+3 July 2018Webpage
Terminology
The Australian Human Rights Commission recognises that respect for individuality impacts on a person’s self-worth and inherent dignity. The use of inclusive terminology respects individuality and enables visibility of important issues. The Commission supports the right of people to identify their sexual orientation and gender identity as they choose. The Commission also recognises that… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice24 November 2017Webpage
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice6 November 2017Webpage
Women's Voices
ABOUT THE PROJECT Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) builds on the legacy of the 1986 Women’s Business Report. The Australian Human Rights Commission (the ‘Commission’) is asking Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander women and girls to share their experiences about what the key challenges, priorities and aspirations are for themselves and their communities. This is part of a major project,…