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Asylum Seekers and Refugees
9 July 2013WebpageAlternatives to detention
Learn about the alternatives to mandatory immigration detention that allow for the protection of the community while ensuring people are treated humanely. -
Rights and Freedoms
13 May 2013WebpageScrutiny by human rights treaty bodies
Each of the main human rights treaties requires parties to submit regular reports to a specialist Committee on their implementation of their obligations. These Committees are composed of independent experts elected by the parties to the treaty. A number of eminent Australian experts have served on these Committees, including Professor Ivan Shearer (Member, Human RIghts Committee) Professor… -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013Webpage
Permissible limitations on freedom to manifest religion or belief
Under article 18 of the ICCPR, any actions which fall within the four types of manifestation of belief (worship, observance, teaching and practice) can, in certain circumstances, be subject to limitation by the State. The freedom to manifest religion in sub-paragraph 18(1) is qualified by the limitations set out in sub-paragraph 18(3), including those which are ‘necessary to protect…the -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013Webpage
Freedom of movement
Back to rights and freedoms:right by right Article 12 | International scrutiny | Resources | Comments Article 12 ICCPR Article 12 states: Everyone lawfully within the territory of a State shall, within that territory, have the right to liberty of movement and freedom to choose his residence. Everyone shall be free to leave any country, including his own. The above-mentioned rights shall not… -
Sex Discrimination
26 April 2013SpeechThe pros and cons of a Convention on the elimination of violence against women and girls
[Statement read by Alison Aggarwal, Principal Adviser, Sex Discrimination Team, Australian Human Rights Commission] Thinking Big: A Convention on Eliminating Violence Against Women and Girls AWAVA Parallel Event Commission on the Status of Women, 57 th Session 10th Floor, Church Centre. 12.30pm, Friday 8 March **CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY** Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen. Thank you to AWAVA… -
31 January 2013Webpage
1994 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners The 1994 Human Rights Awards presentation ceremony was attended by approximately 500 people at the ABC Centre in Sydney. The Attorney-General, the Hon Michael Lavarch, presented the 1994 Human Rights Medal to Dr
The 1994 Human Rights Awards presentation ceremony was attended by approximately 500 people at the ABC Centre in Sydney. The Attorney-General, the Hon Michael Lavarch, presented the 1994 Human Rights Medal to Dr Roberta Sykes. In addition to the Human Rights Medal, there were 15 awards covering four categories: Media, Literature and Other Writings, Film and Corporate. The Commission… -
31 January 2013Webpage
2010 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
2010 Human rIghts Meda Winner: Thérèse Rein the prestigious 2010 human rights medal Thérèse Rein for her longstanding work along side people with a disability. Click here for media release the young people’s human rights medal 25 year old Jack Manning Bancroft for his work with young indigenous Australians. the law award ( sponsored by the law council of australia) The Northern Australian -
29 January 2013Book page
Appendix L – List of Consultations (Interviews and Briefings)
Name Position Professor J. Arnold Deputy Rector, UNSW@ADFA MAJ J. Belanger Lecturer, Royal Military College Kingston, Canada WO1 K. Bullman OAM Regimental Sergeant Major, Royal Military College, Duntroon LTCOL M.A. (Rory) Colquhoun Chief of Staff, Royal Military College, Duntroon MAJGEN E. Cosson AM CSC General Manager, Executive Division, Department of Veterans’ Affairs MAJGEN M. Crane, AM,… -
29 January 2013Book page
Appendix G – After Hours Supervision – the Academy Duty Officer System
Formal arrangements for ‘after hours’ staff supervision at ADFA are set out in Chapter 5 the Academy Standing Orders (ASOs). This outlines the Academy Duty Officer System. ADFA advises that other staff are called in as required to deal with issues as they arise. For example, there is a duty padre and a duty psych that are always available by phone, and the DO, DSNCO or OC are called in to… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
2. I was employed from October 2000 to June 2001 by Australasian Correctional Management (ACM) at the Woomera Immigration Reception and Processing Centre (WIRPC) as a Medical Officer. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
1. In my evidence before the Commission on Friday 31 May 2002 I noted that the number of children in refugee detention centres in Australia had fallen from 582 to 184 over the past 6 months but that 351 children remained in detention on Nauru and Manus Island as part of the ‘Pacific Solution’. -
14 December 2012Book page
Indigenous Deaths in Custody: Introduction
‘The use of the word implemented…seems entirely inappropriate as I understand the meaning of the word. The facts are that… a number of those recommendations ...have not been implemented.’ -
14 December 2012Book page
Dear Colleague - Our experiences in elevating the representation of women in leadership - A letter from business leaders (2011)
The Male Champions of Change (MCC) is a collaborative initiative of corporate and institutional leaders convened by Elizabeth Broderick, Sex Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission. We are committed to discussing and promoting strategies and actions that elevate women’s representation in leadership. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission WEBSITE: Healthy Community Projects
CHAMPS is a project for young people aged between 13 and 18 in the Murraylands Region of South Australia. CHAMPS holds youth forums twice each school term informally discussing youth issues in the area. Thirty young people from different cultural and social backgrounds throughout the region make up the forum. Issues like mental health and peer support are discussed. -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? Inquiry method
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 -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006: Information Sheet 6: Recommendations
That there be established a regular federal parliamentary committee of inquiry into the progress of the new arrangements in Indigenous affairs and progress in achieving whole-of-government service delivery to Indigenous communities. -
14 December 2012Book page
Telecommunications Access Project Discussion Paper: Call for Expressions of Interest
Further assistance regarding this project may be obtained from: Mr Bruce Maguire - Disability Rights Unit Phone: 02 9284 9613 TTY: 1800 620 241 E-mail: brucemaguire@humanrights.gov.au -
14 December 2012Book page
Human Rights: COMPARATIVE TABLE OF LEGISLATION ON SPENT CONVICTIONS
For adult offenders and juvenile offenders convicted in the Juvenile Court, automatic - upon expiration of waiting period (subject to no further conviction). -
Commission – General
14 December 2012SpeechStatement to the 61st session of the Commission on Human Rights
On behalf of the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (hereafter referred to as the Commission), I welcome the opportunity to make this statement. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
125th anniversary of the Law Society of South Australia.
Today, on its 125th anniversary, we celebrate the very considerable achievements of the Law Society of South Australia. This is an occasion to reflect on these past successes, to consider their present significance, and to think about the future.