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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice1 October 2021Submission
Input to the development of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Childhood Strategy
Letter from June Oscar and Anne Hollonds on input to the development of the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Early Childhood Strategy -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
States Parties shall take appropriate measures to ensure that a child who is seeking refugee status or who is considered a refugee in accordance with applicable international or domestic law and procedures shall, whether unaccompanied or accompanied by his or her parents or by any other person, receive appropriate protection and humanitarian assistance in the enjoyment of applicable rights set… -
14 December 2012Book page
Access to Telecommunications Status Report June 2005
On November 28, 2003, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (The Commission) convened a one-day Forum to discuss issues that people with disabilities experience when accessing telecommunications products and services in Australia . -
14 December 2012Book page
It's About Time - Advisory panels
HREOC formed a number of honorary advisory panels to help guide the development of this paper. HREOC consulted with members of these panels formally and informally and sought comment on the draft of this paper. HREOC is grateful for this assistance. -
Legal18 February 2020Webpage
Submission policy
Any public contribution to an inquiry is called a submission. Submissions are actively sought by the Commission from a broad cross section of the community, as well as those with a special interest in particular inquiries. -
14 December 2012Book page
It's About Time - Chapter 5
5.1 Introduction 5.2 Signs of change 5.3 Changing family structures require additional social support 5.4 Translating values into reality 5.5 Sharing care 5.6 Distributing household tasks fairly 5.7 Caring for people beyond the home 5.8 Education and cultural change 5.9 Conclusion -
14 December 2012Book page
When the Tide Comes In: Towards Accessible Telecommunications for People with Disabilities in Australia
AAD, (2002a), Submission on the Australian telecommunications network, Inquiry of the Senate References Committee on the Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts, Australian Association of the Deaf, Sydney, http://www.aph.gov.au/senate/committee/ecita_ctte/tele_network/submissions/sub68.rtf -
Legal14 December 2012Speech
Climate Change and Human Rights: Issues for Indigenous Peoples
Thank you for the introduction and I thank HREOC for the opportunity to speak here today. Before I commence my discussion, I would also like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the country on which we meet, and pay my respects to their elders, both past and present. -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Project
Housing, homelessness and human rights
People experiencing homelessness face violations of a wide range of human rights. Access to safe and secure housing is one of the most basic human rights. However, homelessness is not just about housing. -
LGBTIQ+14 December 2012Project
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Equality
Do you think you have been discriminated against in employment for reasons relating to your sexuality? See our Complaints page for information on how to make a complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission. -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Publication
ADR as a tool for social change: a discussion (2008)
Human rights and anti-discrimination law in Australia, as in many countries in the Asia Pacific, provides for complaints about discrimination and violations of human rights to be resolved by conciliation. The use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in this context has been criticised. In particular, it has been claimed that the individualised form of the complaint process, coupled with the… -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Project
The Human Rights of Rural Australians
Every person in Australia, regardless of who they are or where they live, is entitled to respect for and protection of their human rights. People living in remote, rural and regional Australia often find it harder to fully enjoy their human rights because of their location. -
14 December 2012Book page
A Time to Value - FAQ
The model proposed by HREOC has been costed by respected independent analysts NATSEM at $213m in 2003-04. In 2005-06, paid maternity leave would cost the Government $217m, which is $293m less than the Baby Bonus which relates only to one child per family and in which the full benefit cannot be reaped until five years after the birth of the child. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2004 : Annexure 1 : Promoting Economic and Social Development through Native Title
This paper considers how the native title system might operate more effectively to assist traditional owner groups realise their goals for economic and social development. It relies on human rights principles to build a framework for economic and social development. This framework integrates ethical principles, such as equality and respect for Indigenous culture, with the economic and social… -
14 December 2012Book page
A Bad Business - Media Release
Media Pack Index | Media Release | Launch Speech by Pru Goward | Speech by Nareen Young | Case Studies Fact Sheets: Key Findings | The Complaints Process | Legal Definition of Sexual Harassment | Cost to Employers -
14 December 2012Book page
Encourage. Support. Act! - Introduction
Learn about bystander approaches to stop sexual harassment in the workplace. Bystanders can help by raising awareness and can intervene to prevent harm. -
Age Discrimination30 June 2020Opinion piece
We can all help end elder abuse
There are no exact figures on elder abuse in Australia. There is a study underway, but we may never know the total number of older people experiencing elder abuse in this country because it often takes place in secret and behind closed doors. Current estimates from Australian Institute of Family Studies are that between 2 and 14 per cent of older Australians experience elder abuse in any… -
14 December 2012Book page
When the Tide Comes In: Towards Accessible Telecommunications for People with Disabilities in Australia
Australia has a modern and competitive telecommunications industry. Universal access is envisaged for all Australians, wherever they reside or carry on business, to the standard telephone service and to payphones. Australia's telecommunications network is modern and efficient, and customers have a variety of means for telecommunications: fixed telephones, terrestrial or satellite wireless phones,… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - ‘Towards An Alternative Settlement Framework For Native Title’ (2006)
I welcome the Western Australian Government’s commitment to developing an Alternative Settlement Framework to resolve native title claims, following the standards of recognition and extinguishment set by the Yorta Yorta1 and Miriuwung Gajerrong2 decisions, respectively. I also note the Government’s commitment to a fair and just relationship between the Government and Aboriginal people… -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2006: Chapter 7: The Yarrabah Housing Project
Underpinning the Government’s partnerships approach to Indigenous policy is the belief that economic development is the key to sustainable improvement in the quality of life of residents of Indigenous communities.1
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