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14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 56: Sri Lankan refugees v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration & Citizenship)
2012 Sri Lankan refugees v Commonwealth of Australia(Department of Immigration & Citizenship) Report of an inquiry into complaints by Sri Lankan refugees in immigration detention with adverse security assessments Report into arbitrary detention and the best interests of the child [2012] AusHRC 56 Download in PDF [423 KB] Download in Word [2.05 MB] -
Education6 December 2017Publication
Bringing Them Home - interactive resource (2017)
Bringing them Home was the name given to the final report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families conducted by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (now called the Australian Human Rights Commission) -
27 March 2015Book page
5 Next steps – future areas of work
Based on the outcomes of Rights & Responsibilities 2014, the Human Rights Commissioner will prioritise the following areas of work in relation to human rights over the next four years: Freedom of expression: the Commissioner will continue to explore potential reforms in relation to current laws that restrict the right to freedom of expression. Religious freedom: the Commissioner will… -
16 July 2014Opinion piece
Corporate Australia should act on Thorpe's challenge - Opinion piece
The legacy of Ian Thorpe’s “coming out” is whether corporate Australia will dispel the myth that it won’t support gay and lesbian Australians reaching their full potential, says Human Rights Commissioner, Tim Wilson, in an opinion piece first published in The Australian. Ian Thorpe won the Australian Human Rights Commission's Human Rights Medal in 2012. View the news story from the… -
Employers16 March 2015Project
Good practice, good business
Free employer resources to promote diversity and prevent workplace discrimination -
Legal1 June 2021Webpage
Legislation
Explore the legal and policy framework related to human rights, including international conventions and domestic anti-discrimination laws. -
6 February 2015Book page
Appendix 9 – Acknowledgements
President Professor Gillian Triggs Commissioners Megan Mitchell, Tim Wilson Inquiry team Fabienne Baldan, Prabha Nandagopal, Sarah Dillon, Annabel Pope, Maria Katsabanis, Akhil Abraham Part-time assistance to the Inquiry Anna Nelson, Shyamika Peeligama, Ting Lim, Loki Ball, Darren Dick, Padma Raman Legal Graeme Edgerton Media Sarah Bamford Website Leon Wild, Matthew Bretag, Jaejin Fisher… -
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 … -
Race Discrimination3 October 2017Webpage
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2017 #StandUp video 2017 Community Service Announcements Factsheet on the 2017 videos 2016 Community Service Announcement 2015 Community Service Annoucement 2014 Community Service Announcement What You Say Matters It Stops With Me -
Race Discrimination3 October 2017Webpage
Who we are
ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN Racism has no place in Australia. Since 2012, Racism. It Stops with Me has helped our community respond to prejudice. It is a campaign built on the efforts of people in their neighbourhoods, schools, universities, clubs, and workplaces. Across Australia, more than 400 organisations – and thousands of people – have pledged their support of the campaign. Whatever your walk… -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Artwork Submitted to the Inquiry 5. Comments made by former child detainee on cover of HREOC Report, Those who've come across the seas To return to the Artwork Index page click here. Last Updated 9 January 2003. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Hervey Bay RSL: Application for temporary exemption: Submissions in response
Hervey Bay RSL: Application for temporary exemption: Submissions in response Robin and Sheila King -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 54: Pak family v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration & Citizenship)
2012 Pak family v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration & Citizenship) Report into the best interests of the child and the right not to be subject to arbitrary interference with the family. [2012] AusHRC 54 -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 52: Mr SD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration & Citizenship)
2012 Mr SD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration & Citizenship) Report into arbitrary detention [2012] AusHRC 52 Download in PDF [436 KB] Download in Word [1.96 MB] -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 57: ST v Endeavour Energy
View an example report in to a complaint of discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record made to the Human Rights Commission. -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 55: BZ and AD v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration & Citizenship)
2012 BZ and AD v Commonwealth of Australia(Department of Immigration & Citizenship) Report into breaches of privacy, arbitrary detention, the right for the child to be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person and the failure of the Commonwealth to treat the best interests of the child as a primary consideration [2012] AusHRC 55 Download in PDF … -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Understanding and preparing for conciliation
Understanding and preparing for conciliation Understanding and preparing for conciliation - Unlawful discrimination Understanding and preparing for conciliation - Human rights and ILO -
14 December 2012Book page
Constitutional reform: Creating a nation for all of us (2011)
By the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Download report PDF [1.5 MB] Word [720 KB] -
1 August 2014Book page
Glossary
ABS: Australian Bureau of Statistics AIFS: Australian Institute of Family Studies ASX: Australian Securities Exchange AWALI: Australian Work and Life Index BB: Baby Bonus CEO: Chief Executive Officer Cth: Commonwealth CEDAW: Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women CALD: Culturally and linguistically diverse DaPP: Dad and Partner Pay scheme DSS: Department… -
Children's Rights26 July 2017Submission
NSW Juvenile Justice: Human rights and the use of force (2017)
NSW Juvenile Justice: Human rights and the use of force Submission to NSW Inspector of Custodial Services