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Rights and Freedoms1 May 2013Webpage
Right to take part in public affairs, voting rights and access to public service
Learn about human rights in relation to voting in democratically held elections by secret ballot, guaranteeing the free expression of the people. -
10 February 2021Conciliation register
2020-01-01
The complainant’s 15-year-old son has Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and can become distressed when in crowded and noisy environments. The complainant claimed he was unable to take his son to a multi-day agricultural show because organisers did not schedule a day with reduced noise and crowds in order to accommodate the needs of people with… -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Chapter 6
The forcible removal of Indigenous children from their families occurred during two periods in Tasmania. The first commenced with the European occupation of Van Dieman's Land (as Tasmania was called until 1856) in 1803 and lasted until the middle of the nineteenth century. The second commenced in the 1930s with the forcible removal of Indigenous children from Cape Barren Island under general… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
The empowered citizen: the importance of education and equality for a modern democracy (2011)
I would like to begin this evening by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet, the Awabakal People. I pay my respects to their elders past and present. -
14 January 2021Conciliation register
2019-05-13
The complainant has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Tourette's syndrome, learning and developmental disability and generalised anxiety disorder. He claimed that, on his first day of employment as a truck driver with the respondent company, he told his manager about his disability and need for assistance with writing, computer work and learning new tasks. He alleged the company did… -
21 January 2020Conciliation register
2018-05-16
The complainant is 70 years of age and was employed as a store manager with the respondent retailer. She alleged that the regional manager repeatedly told her that she was not working fast enough and said ‘When you think about it, you are no spring chicken.’ On being advised of the complaint the respondents indicated a willingness to try to resolve the matter by conciliation. The complaint… -
Technology and Human Rights31 May 2023News story
Social Media: A Tool for Foreign Interference
Learn about how foreign actors are using social media to interfere with Australia's national interest and threaten human rights online. -
Rights and Freedoms15 March 2024Speech
Free + Equal: Australian Conversation on Human Rights Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission Check against delivery Your Excellency, Dr Michele Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; Australian Human Rights Commission Commissioners—Dr Ben Gauntlett, Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan, Sex Discrimination… -
Children's Rights1 December 2014Speech
Children's Week 2014: Discussion on the UNCRC 25 years on and the right to be heard
Megan Mitchell National Children's Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission Introduction to Children’s Week 2014Good afternoon everyone and thank you Robyn for the introduction.I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and where children have been raised and cared for for thousands of years, and pay my respects to their elders both past… -
Children's Rights1 December 2014Speech
Children's Week 2014: Discussion on the UNCRC 25 years on and the right to be heard
Megan Mitchell National Children's Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission Introduction to Children’s Week 2014Good afternoon everyone and thank you Robyn for the introduction.I would like to start by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we meet and where children have been raised and cared for for thousands of years, and pay my respects to their elders both past… -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Explore a speech that highlights an international human rights convention that sets out the fundamental human rights of people with disability. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Software Accessibility: It's Everybody's Business
I suppose we all have things we've passionate about - causes that we'd be prepared to die for, issues that give us the will to carry on in the face of criticism and ridicule. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Meeting with National Disability Advisory Council
You might have noticed that somehow governments never seem to want the same long term commitment from Human Rights Commissioners. In fact, they often seem quite happy to see us arrive at the end of a term of office ... . -
30 September 2020Conciliation register
2019-02-09
The complainant has an assistance animal to alleviate the effects of a number of disabilities, including social anxiety, Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The complainant alleged staff at the respondent grocery store told her she was not allowed in with her dog, despite her explaining it was an assistance animal. The complainant said she was -
10 February 2021Conciliation register
2019-07-12
The complainant worked as an administration assistant with the respondent infrastructure company. She alleged her manager sexually harassed her, including by making sexual advances by text message, commenting on her breasts, inviting her to a hotel and offering to go to her place and give her a massage. She said that she complained to her manager’s supervisor about the conduct. She claimed… -
11 September 2020Conciliation register
2019-01-09
The complainant has a mobility disability and uses a wheelchair. She said she attended an event regarding possible seasonal work with the respondent retailer in response to an advertisement at a career day. The complainant alleged she was unable to attend the event or apply for a role because there were steps at the entrance to the room in which the event was being held. The retailer… -
11 September 2020Conciliation register
2019-01-10
The complainant has Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, depression and anxiety and was employed with the respondent local council. He said he experienced a panic attack at work arising from issues in his personal life. He alleged a manager disclosed information about his disability and attraction to a former supervisor without his permission. He also alleged the council did not permit him to… -
11 September 2020Conciliation register
2019-01-08
The complainant has post-stroke hemiplegia, aphasia and depression, and has an assistance animal. He booked a two-night stay with the respondent resort, which would cost approximately $350 and was informed shortly before he was due to check-in that a $150 fee would apply because he was accompanied by an assistance animal. The complainant said he asked to see a copy of the relevant policy but… -
11 September 2020Conciliation register
2019-01-05
The complainant has anxiety, depression and panic attacks and worked as a security guard at the premises of a government entity. He advised he was required to take time off work to attend appointments with his psychologist and to attend hospital to manage his disability. He alleged the government entity asked his employer, a private security company, to remove him from the site, ‘get rid’ of… -
14 December 2012Book page
Employment and Training: African Australians - Compendium (2010)
For migrant and refugee job seekers, finding paid work is both a key indicator and a major determinant of successful settlement. Employment is also a crucial area of social and economic participation.