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Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
Past Achievements and Future Strategies in Educating the Public about Human Rights
Let me preface my remarks today with the assertion that, generally speaking, Australia has a strong and proud record on human rights. The Australian Government is formally committed to supporting the universal observance of human rights both at home and abroad saying that this policy helps to achieve a more stable and just international order, which benefits the security and prosperity of… -
14 December 2012Book page
A Bad Business - Case Studies
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 -
Children's Rights13 June 2018Media Release
Commissioner welcomes Government response to Royal Commission
National Children’s Commissioner Megan Mitchell welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to a national apology to survivors of abuse, and the creation of a national office for child safety. The Government has today accepted or accepted in principle 104 of 122 recommendations from the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, with 18 recommendations still being … -
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 -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 July 2018Media Release
Commissioner June Oscar AO named NAIDOC Person of the Year
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO has been named the NAIDOC Person of the Year at the National NAIDOC Awards in Sydney. Commissioner Oscar received the award in recognition of her work championing the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, especially women and children, and her tireless work to preserve ancient languages… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Webpage
Reparations for the stolen generations - Government responds - Philip Ruddock
Having said that, I thank the organisers for the opportunity to put to you an honest explanation of the government's position on these important matters. -
Commission – General6 November 2023Media Release
Commission welcomes A-status re-accreditation from international standards body
The Australian Human Rights Commission has welcomed its re-accreditation as an A-status National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI), the international NHRI standards body. GANHRI conducts reviews of its members every five years to determine if they operate in accordance with the UN Principles on National Institutions … -
21 January 2020Conciliation register
2018-05-07
The complainant was employed as a seasonal factory hand with the respondent beverage company. She alleged that a colleague sexually harassed her, including by looking at her body in a way that made her feel uncomfortable, saying that she had a beautiful name and making kissing noises towards her. The complainant said she sent the company an email making a complaint about the alleged conduct… -
14 December 2012Book page
The Rights of People with Disabilities: Areas of Need for Increased Protection: Chapter 5: Criminal Justice System
Because of the variability of the information collected by project workers in each State/Territory, this chapter on the criminal justice system takes the form of a general discussion of the situation in , with details of specific State or Territory practices provided where possible. Considerable use has been made of New South Wales examples, due to the detailed contribution received from that… -
27 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-07-03
The complainant claimed the respondent labour-hire company terminated his placement and told him it could not offer him further work because of his criminal record. The complainant had been convicted of storing ammunition and cultivating cannabis plants four to five years previously. The complainant said that the labour-hire company offered him a new placement when he advised he had lodged a… -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
DR OZDOWSKI: It is 9.30 so we will start another day off, formal hearings. My name is Dr Sev Ozdowski and I'm the Human Rights Commissioner. To my right is Dr Trang Thomas, Professor of Psychology at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology and to my left Mrs Robin Sullivan, Queensland's Children's Commissioner. Both of them do assist me with the Inquiry as Assistant Commissioners. Also, on my… -
LGBTIQ+15 August 2023Media Release
Commission welcomes resolution in Census inclusion complaint
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) today welcomes the resolution of a discrimination complaint brought against the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) over the 2021 Census. The complaint, filed with the AHRC by community organisation Equality Australia and individual April Long, argued that the survey failed to ask meaningful questions to properly count members of the LGBTIQA+ -
Race Discrimination11 June 2015Opinion piece
40 years of the Racial Discrimination Act
Explore an opinion piece that celebrates 40 years of the Racial Discrimination Act by former Race Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommasane. -
Children's Rights6 February 2020Media Release
Children’s Commissioner to Launch Final Report
Australia’s first Children’s Commissioner, Megan Mitchell will on Monday launch her final report – one of the most comprehensive assessments of children’s rights ever produced in Australia. The report makes clear that the mental health of Australian children is not being cared for sufficiently and that Governments must do more to ensure children’s wellbeing. Commissioner Mitchell said: “Not… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice12 February 2018Speech
Reconciliation South Australia: 10th Anniversary of the Apology
Acknowledgements Yaningi warangira ngindaji yuwa muwayi ingirranggu, Kaurna yani U. Balangarri wadjirragali jarra ningi – gamali ngindaji yau muwayi nyirrami ngarri thangani. Yaningi miya ngindaji Muwayi ingga winyira ngarragi thangani. Yathawarra, wilalawarra jalangurru ngarri guda. Good morning everyone. I would like to acknowledge the Kaurna people, the traditional custodians of the… -
27 September 2019Conciliation register
2018-08-12
The complainant was employed at the respondent catering and events company. She alleged a male co-worker sexually harassed her at the work Christmas party, including by telling her he had been watching her ‘strut [her] stuff around the office’ and pinching her bottom three times. She said she made an internal complaint about the incident. She claimed the company originally discouraged her… -
Rights and Freedoms16 July 2019Media Release
Urgent call for Federal Government to protect 30,000 refugees and asylum seekers at risk in the community
The Australian Human Rights Commission calls on the Australian Government to make urgent changes to improve protections for approximately 30,000 refugees and asylum seekers living in the Australian community. A new report released today, Lives on hold: Refugees and asylum seekers in the ‘Legacy Caseload’, reveals the human rights situation for approximately 30,000 refugees and asylum seekers… -
13 November 2014Book page
The Year in Review
Building understanding and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms We all have a responsibility to respect the rights and freedoms of others. To make this a reality, the Commission works to build greater understanding of human rights and their importance in daily life. This is one of our two key priorities for 2011-2014. We work with a broad range of groups across the country,… -
21 January 2020Conciliation register
2018-05-02
The complainant is 68 years of age and had been employed as a storeman at the respondent manufacturing company for 40 years. He had recently developed a back injury and claimed the company did not offer him light duties, retraining or redeployment. He alleged he was repeatedly asked when he would retire, was told "f**k off you're not going to [work for another five years]", and was accused… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees7 August 2014Opinion piece
Detention shame: children, mothers self-harming
By Gillian Triggs Posted 24 Jul 2014, 3:48pm Photo: A drawing by a child in the Christmas Island detention centre in 2014. (Supplied: Australian Human Rights Commission)Asylum seeker children and their families in detention on Christmas Island are plagued by despair and helplessness - and the situation is only deteriorating, writes Gillian Triggs. A team from the Australian Human Rights…
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