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Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012SpeechHuman Rights: Universal and Inalienable
I'm very pleased to be speaking to you today. I'm especially encouraged that so many young people have put aside a weekend to think about, and talk about, human rights. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012SpeechAustralian Red Cross National Conference
I wish to start today by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting. On behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission, I pay my respects to their elders past and present. -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012WebpageUN Mechanisms for Protecting Women’s Human Rights : Sex Discrimination - International Activities
Learn about UN mechanisms that protect women’s rights and combat sex discrimination with the Australian Human Rights Commission’s resources. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2008-2009: Chapter 11
While its role and functions, as set out in legislation, are primarily directed towards human rights issues within Australia, the Commission undertakes an international education and training role, with a specific focus on agencies in the Asia-Pacific region. -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
President speeches: The influence of human rights on judicial decision-making
May I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, the traditional owners of the land upon which we meet, and pay my respect to their elders past and present. -
14 April 2022Conciliation register
2020-12-02
The complainant has asthma and psychosocial disability, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), related to trauma. She has an assistance dog. The complainant’s general practitioner referred her to the respondent health clinic for a consultation with the respondent doctor. The clinic’s receptionist contacted her to confirm that she would be undergoing certain medical procedures prior… -
Rights and Freedoms
20 October 2017Speech
Research by Government Reform Bodies involving Vulnerable People and Populations
Ethics Training Day: Dealing with Vulnerability Princeton Room, Bond University, 14 University Drive, Robina, Qld CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY Introduction I represent an organisation that works extensively with people who can be part of “vulnerable populations”. My background is as a human rights lawyer. While human rights and human ethics are not the same thing, there are some important cross… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmission to Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations on the Discussion Paper, National Employment Standards Exposure Draft (2008)
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) makes this submission to the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations in response to the Australian Government’s invitation to make comment on the National Employment Standards Exposure Draft Discussion Paper. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
I looked up and saw a long line of men, women and children waiting to have their blood taken. I was standing beside a small table in a RAAF tent with a co-worker. It was 40 degrees Celsius in the Kimberly November humidity. Both ends of our tent were open in a vain attempt to get a breeze through as we worked side by side with flies buzzing around our faces and hands and sweat running down our… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into International Student Accommodation in New South Wales (2011)
The Australian Human Rights Commission welcomes the opportunity to submit comments to the Social Policy Committee of the NSW Legislative Assembly in its Inquiry into International Student Accommodation in New South Wales. The Commission is established by the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) and is Australia’s national human rights institution. -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Chapter 15
Nunga baby taken away `Where's my mama' hear him say `You takin' me to Goonyaland?' Carried and fed by white man's hand Growing up different Never knowing Aunts and uncles, cousins growing Mama cries - Government pays Children lost to city ways -
Sex Discrimination
27 March 2015Speech
Sydney Girls High School – Annual Presentation Day
It is indeed a privilege to be invited to speak to you all at such an important time in many of your lives. In my job I get the opportunity to see and be with people of all walks of life, across all parts of Australia. And it is wonderful to be able to include today in my experiences – it is giving the chance to be with an incredibly talented group of young women, who I hope to see in leadership… -
Rights and Freedoms
22 July 2014Speech
Accessing Justice – The Australian Experience
20th International AIDS Conference, Melbourne -
Children's Rights
30 June 2014SpeechQCEC Student Protection In-Service Day for Catholic School Authorities
It is a real pleasure to be here in Brisbane and to speak to so many people who are all committed to the protection of children and young people across Australia. -
14 December 2012Book page
Discussion Paper: Living Wills
Introduction Proposed purpose Where should comments be sent What is a 'Living Will'? Reasons for discussing living wills Status of living wills How can a person make a living will? When could a living will be invoked? Can a living will be revoked or changed? How can capacity be determined? Legislative considerations Advocacy implications Limitations of Living Wills Benefits of having a living… -
Disability Rights
14 December 2012SpeechLocal Government - gatekeepers to a more accessible community
I also acknowledge Ms Jenny Merkus, President of the Local Government Community Services Association of Australia (LGCSAA). I would like to congratulate Jenny and other members of the conference planning committee who have put together a varied and exciting program of speakers. I also acknowledge Mayors, councillors and distinguished guests and speakers who have travelled from around Australia to… -
Rights and Freedoms
23 May 2018Speech
The role of the Australian Human Rights Commission
The role of the Australian Human Rights Commission as the national human rights body in promoting and protecting rights Freedom18—the limits of religious freedom NSW Parliament House 23 May 2018 [ Professor Croucher spoke to this paper] Introduction I begin my presentation by acknowledging the traditional custodians of this land, and pay my respect to the elders, past and present, and to -
Complaint Information Service11 February 2020Webpage
Make an enquiry
The Commission's Information Services The Commission has two information services that you can contact for information about the Commission's complaint handling function. They are: The Respect@Work Information Service The National Information Service Currently, our Information Service phone lines are open Monday - Friday between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM Sydney time. Enquiries can be… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
4 August 2023Webpage
Support services - Voice referendum
Racism directed towards Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is likely to continue increasing in the lead up to the referendum on an Indigenous Voice to Parliament. We've collated a document with formal support services and ways to report incidents of racism. -
Age Discrimination
12 November 2015Project
Elder abuse
Elder abuse can take various forms, including: financial, physical, psychological, emotional and sexual abuse, or neglect. No older person should be subjected to any form of abuse.