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14 December 2012Book page
Face the Facts: Activity 6 - rightsED
1. Make a list of what you have learnt about Indigenous issues from your reading of Face the Facts - Questions and Answers about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples: -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The National Association of Community Based Children's Services (NACBCS) is extremely concerned at the briefings we have received from our colleagues about the detention of children who are seeking asylum in Australia. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
In regard to the payment of $1 an hour. It's true there was no actual payment in cash terms but the equivalent rate of one point to one dollar allowed the detainees to purchase goods according to the number of points they had gained. I think it is a mere technicality and that, argued in a court of law, they were being paid for their assistance. The perception anyway from the detainees and… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Media Pack: Media Releases, Summaries, Launch Statement
The Commission has prepared a number of Summary Sheets which provide a brief overview of issues covered by the Social Justice Report 2003. Click on the links below to access: -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006: Freedom Day
Freedom Day is the name given to the annual commemoration of the Wave Hill Walk Off. The 40th anniversary of the Walk-off was held in late August 2006. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2001: Recommendations
back to contents Native Title Report 2001 Appendix 1: Compiled Recommendations Chapter One - The right to negotiate and human rights That state and territory government departments administering the issue of future act notifications develop strategic plans, in consultation with NTRBs, with the aim of improving the efficiency of their administrative practices. The manner and rate of… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
Disclaimer Website
This website is presented by the Australian Human Rights Commission for the purpose of disseminating information free of charge for the benefit of the public. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2001-2002: Appendix 4
Initial inquiries about access to Commission documents should be directed to the Freedom of Information Officer by either telephoning (02) 9284 9600 or by writing to: -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 1999-2000: Appendix 3
Back to 1999 - 2000 Annual Report Contents Annual Report 1999 - 2000 Appendix 3 Address of Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission and State and Territory Commissions Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, Piccadilly Tower 133 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000 GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 1042 Telephone: (02) 9284 9600 Enquiries and publications: 1300 369 711 Complaints… -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
Statement on Mandatory Sentencing
This is a rare event for the Human Rights Commission - a media conference convened by the President with other Commissioners. I can recall it occurring only once before in the Commission's history. The fact that we are doing this today reflects the seriousness of the issue we are discussing. -
14 December 2012Book page
About the Commission - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
We have statutory responsibilities under these laws, including to investigate and conciliate complaints of alleged discrimination and breaches of human rights recognised under international conventions to which Australia is a party and to promote and protect these human rights generally. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
D.D.A. guide: Buying goods and using services
A person with a disability has a right to obtain goods and use services and facilities in the same way as people without a disability. This includes goods, services and facilities from: -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Webpage
D.D.A. guide: A place to live
A person with a disability has a right to obtain accommodation in the same way as people without a disability. This includes renting a flat, house, unit, a room in a boarding house, hotel or motel. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Temporary exemption application under DDA section 55: Broadcast television captioning. Exemption application
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application on behalf of broadcast television providers - ABC and SBS Television and networks Seven, Nine and Ten - for temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act regarding provision of captioning. -
Sex Discrimination14 December 2012Publication
Mechanisms for advancing women’s human rights
This is a practical guide for lawyers, advocates and women experiencing violations of their rights on how to use the Optional Protocol to CEDAW and other international complaint mechanisms to seek redress for alleged violations of women's human rights. -
Education14 December 2012Publication
Understanding human rights - rightsED
The Understanding Human Rights resource includes activities that are designed to help students clarify human rights concepts and provide an opportunity to explore the effect of human rights in their own lives. -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: Human Rights Origins
Explore the origins of human rights, tracing their roots through ancient societies, religions, and philosophies, and understand their enduring impact on modern laws and values. -
14 December 2012Book page
It's your right! - Audio Workbook 2
It's your right! - Audio Workbook 2 Back to It's your right! homepage (All audio files are in .mp3 format) Unit 1 Track 01 Activity 9 Listen and repeat [1.69MB] Click here for transcript Track 02 Activity 10 Listen and tick [558KB] Click here for transcript Track 03 Activity 11 Listen, underline and repeat [1.40MB] Click here for transcript Track 04 Activity 12 Listen and answer [688KB]… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submissions on temporary exemption application under DDA section 55: Tactile Ground Surface Indicators (Queensland Rail)
K.Hayes D.Davis P.Johnson R.Stuart Blind Citizens W.A. Blind Citizens Australia (RTF file) Federal Department of Transport and Regional Services (MS Word file) L. Dyball Seeing Eye Dogs Queensland (Word file) J.Macpherson (Word file) R.Altamore (Word file) B. Tolliday (Word file) M.Tomkins Arthritis Victoria (MS Word file) Victorian Department of Infrastructure (MS Word file) I.Peterson (MS Word… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
application for exemption: gladstone touch association
The Commission has received a request under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act from the Gladstone Touch Association, a voluntary sporting association, for exemption from liability under the Act regarding lack of ramp access to their currently proposed clubhouse facility, to be erected above existing facilities.