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Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into Overcoming Indigenous Disadvantage
Policies and programs being implemented both within Australia (States/Territories/Federal) and internationally aimed at closing the gap between Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal people…1 -
Commission – General14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 2005-2006:
This Annual Report is evidence of the vital role that the Commissioners and staff at the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (the Commission) play in promoting and protecting human rights. In the last year, the Commission has not shied away from the big issues. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Recommendation for temporary exemption: Northern Districts Model Engineering Society
The Commission has received an application from the Northern Districts Model Engineering Society for a temporary exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) from those provisions of the DDA which could otherwise require installation of a wheel chair lift to the first floor meeting room of the applicants' near complete clubrooms at Balcatta, Western Australia. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
Australian Human Rights Commission: 2008 Non-ongoing Employment
Non-ongoing employment is the term commonly used in the Commonwealth public sector for contract or temporary work. The Commission uses this employment method to cover a range of circumstances where on-going or permanent employment is not appropriate. Where possible, however, ongoing employment is the Commission’s preferred form of employment. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Notice of exemption application: Australasian Railway Association
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act from the Australian Railway Association (ARA) on behalf of its members for a temporary exemption, for a period of 5 years, in relation to a number of provisions of the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Review Of The Claims Resolution Process In The Native Title System - Submission (2006)
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner under section 209 of the Native Title Act 1993 (NTA), is required to report annually to the Commonwealth Attorney-General on the operation of the NTA and its effect on the human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this role, the Commissioner also provides submissions to government reviews and… -
Commission – General30 January 2013Webpage
2013 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
Human Rights Medal Sister Clare CondonSister Clare Condon is the Congregational Leader of the Sisters of the Good Samaritan of the Order of St Benedict. Sister Clare has been with the Sisters of the Good Samaritan for about 40 years. Under her leadership, the Sisters of the Good Samaritan have helped provide emergency housing for women and children experiencing domestic violence and have… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the sexualisation of children in the contemporary media environment
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Environment, Communications and the Arts (the Senate Committee) inquiry into the sexualisation of children in the media environment (Inquiry). -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
President speech: Speech to the UNSW UN Society
May I begin by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation and the Darug language group. I also pay my respects to all Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islanders present today. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
President speech: NSW Young Lawyers
I would like to begin by acknowledging the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation, the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, and pay my respect to their elders past and present. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
Creating Fairness and Equality in the Workplace
It is now 12 months since the introduction of WorkChoices radically restructured Australia’s industrial relations system. Today, I propose to reflect on the implications of WorkChoices for the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) and to outline reforms HREOC believes are necessary to safeguard fairness and equality in the workplace. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
Get Help: Bullying, violence and harassment
A comprehensive list of support services and resources is available on the AHRC website. -
Commission – General14 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 – General6 July 2020E-bulletin (Monthly)
Community update: COVID-19 (July 2020)
Stay safe. Stay connected. Stay informed. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Inquiry into Multiculturalism in Australia (2011)
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration in its Inquiry into Multiculturalism in Australia. -
Commission – General14 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… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
ANNETCO INC
The applicant, Annetco Inc (formerly WiN Support Services), is a “government funded not for profit organisation which provides services to people with a disability, the aged and their families/carers. Through the delivery of culturally appropriate specialist support services [the applicant] aims to empower people to live independently in the community and is able to offer support on an… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
National Human Rights Institutions
The Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (hereafter the Australian Human Rights Commission) is one of the oldest National Human Rights Institutions in the Asia Pacific region. It was originally established in 1981 as the Human Rights Commission and then restructured in 1986 to become the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. It is a founding member and a strong… -
13 September 2022Webpage
2022 Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Women’s Safety Policy Forum Delegate Statement
The Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) project elevates First Nations women's voices, advocating for justice, safety, and equality. Delegates call for urgent action to end violence and uphold human rights. -
Commission – General18 February 2022Publication
Annual Report 2020-2021
This Annual Report sets out the performance of the Australian Human Rights Commission in the 2020–2021 financial year.
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