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Commission – General
14 December 2012SpeechUniversity of Western Sydney – Graduation Address (2011)
Chancellor, Professor Peter Shergold AC, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, International and Development, Professor John Ingleson, academic staff, senior University management, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, and importantly, graduands. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: NSW Jewish Board of Deputies Passover Seder - Freedom in Australia (2011)
It is a great honour to be invited to speak tonight at this special celebration for the Jewish people. Passover is a celebration of the journey of the Hebrews from slavery in Egypt to freedom. It is a journey that represents taking responsibility for oneself, one’s community and the world. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
Launch of the Social Justice and Native Title Reports 2008
President speech: Launch of the Social Justice and Native Title Reports 2008 11.00am-1.00pm, 4 May 2009 Turner Hall, Ultimo, Sydney, NSW Audio of Speech in mp3 format [6.88MB] Introduction The Hon Cathy Branson QC, President, Australian Human Rights Commission I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, the Traditional Owners of the land where we gather today. I pay my… -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Employment and Disability: Issues Paper 2
The Inquiry will also focus on identifying and developing practical strategies that can help address the disincentives that many people with disabilities experience when they do seek employment. -
14 December 2012Book page
Discussion Paper: Living Wills
This is a submission from Brad Wronski, senior member of the Individual Advocacy (mental health) Program, at Disability Action Inc., South Australia. This program has been in existence for 4 1/2 years, in which time we have provided advocacy to over 370 individuals with various forms and degrees of mental illness. Issues surrounding involuntary treatment currently account for over 10% of our work… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageExemption application under Sex Discrimination Act and Disability Discrimination Act: CASA: recommended decision
That, pursuant to an application by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority, the Commission grant a five year exemption under Sex Discrimination Act 1984 ("SDA"), section 44, and the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 ("DDA"), section 55, for persons acting pursuant to existing Civil Aviation Regulations regarding medical fitness and proposed amendments to those regulations; but… -
14 December 2012Book page
Resolving discrimination and human rights issues - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
We can also investigate complaints about alleged breaches of human rights by the Commonwealth and its agencies, as well as discrimination in employment based on a person’s sexual preference, criminal record, trade union activity, political opinion, religion or social origin. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendices4 - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Appendices Appendix 5 – Consultancy services Table 39: Consultancy services Consultant name Description Contract price Selection process* Justification** Dr Paula Abood Education and training services $36 762 Direct Source B Australian National University Development of human rights-based immigration detention standards $49 500 Direct Source B Elena Campbell Technical writing $28 512 Direct… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2002-2003: Chapter 9
In 2002–03, as in past years, the Commission participated in some bilateral international program activities, generally as part of the Australian Government’s development cooperation program developed by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID). -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: Flinders University Law School Prize Giving Ceremony 2010
First, may I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay my respects to their elders, both past and present. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
14 December 2012Opinion pieceSecurity rethink can protect refugee rights (2012)
The following opinion pieces have been published by the President and Commissioners. Reproduction of the opinion pieces must include reference to where the opinion piece was originally published. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
14 December 2012Opinion piece
Treating asylum seekers well is in all our interests (2011)
The following opinion pieces have been published by the President and Commissioners. Reproduction of the opinion pieces must include reference to where the opinion piece was originally published. -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Opinion pieceBill of rights is essential to best serve human rights (2008)
Five years ago I began my term as the President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, confident in the ability of the common law and a robust democracy to protect human rights. I leave convinced we need a major legal and cultural overhaul in order to deal with the human rights challenges of the 21st century. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendices 5 - Annual Report 2011-2012: Australian Human Rights Commission
Appendices Appendix 5 – Staffing statistics Table 42: AHRC staffing profile (as at 30 June 2012) Classification Male Female Full time Part time Total Ongoing Total Non-ongoing Total Statutory Office Holders 2 4 6 6 6 SES Band 2 1 1 1 1 SES Band 1 1 1 2 2 2 Executive Level 2 ($107,491-$123,899) 8 12 16 4 19 1 20 Executive Level 1 ($89,404-98,042) 3 29 26 6 24 8 32 APS 6 ($71,475-80,109) 9 31… -
14 December 2012Book page
Face the Facts: Activity 2 - rightsED
Respect for truth and the public's right to information are fundamental principles of journalism. Journalists describe society to itself. They convey information, ideas and opinions, a privileged role…. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Workplace Relations Amendment (WorkChoices) Bill 2005
I refer to the appearance on 17 November 2005 by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Pru Goward and HREOC staff before the Senate Employment, Workplace Relations and Education Legislation Commission’s Inquiry into the Workplace Relations Amendment (WorkChoices) Bill 2005. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Australia the Healthiest Country by 2020
The Commission would like to commend the government on its commitment to achieving a healthier nation by 2020, and for its actions in this area including COAG reforms to state/territory health funding agreements. -
14 December 2012Book page
GSL response to the Commission's Report
I am writing in response to the Summary of HREOC's Observations following your Inspection of Mainland Immigration Detention Facilities in 2007. We welcome your observations and recommendations which will further enhance our ability to deliver a consistently high level of service to the clients in our care. It is particularly pleasing to note that the favourable comments which you made in 2006… -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: Promoting and Protecting Human Rights in the UN System
Explore how the UN promotes and protects human rights through Charter and Treaty Bodies. Learn about their roles and impact with this fact sheet. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Client Legal Privilege and Federal Investigatory Bodies (2007)
[2] Relevantly, s 24 (3) provides that: ‘Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, a person is not excused: (a) from giving any information, or producing a document, when required to do so pursuant to this Act; or (b) from answering a question that the person is required to answer by a member before whom the person is attending in compliance with a notice served on the person under…