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Commission – General
29 March 2013WebpageBackground: Considering the media reform bills package through a human rights lens (2013)
Back to Media Release Background: Considering the media reform bills package through a human rights lens 20 March 2013 What are the relevant human rights issues? The Commission notes that the bills engage human rights, including: ICCPR article 14(1) – right to a fair and public hearing ICCPR article 17 – freedom from arbitrary or unlawful interference with privacy ICCPR article 19(2) – right… -
Children's Rights
13 March 2013WebpageWeb Links
National Children's Commissioner legislation Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) The United Nations UN Convention on the Rights of the Child UNICEF child-friendly Convention on the Rights of the Child UN Committee on the Rights of the Child Offices of the state and territory Children's Commissioners and Guardians Office of the Children's Guardian New South Wales Commission for … -
Sex Discrimination
13 March 2013WebpageWeb Links
Discover key resources and links for understanding and addressing sex discrimination in Australia, fostering a culture of respect and equality. -
Rights and Freedoms
19 December 2014PublicationAustralia’s Universal Periodic Review 2014 Progress Report
This 2014 UPR Progress Report is the fourth in a series of annual reports developed in the lead up to Australia’s Second Cycle Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council. -
Commission – General
19 December 2014Publication
Our Agenda 2014-2015
A guide to the Commission and its activities for 2014-2015 -
Rights and Freedoms
17 December 2014Publication
Free Speech 2014 Symposium Papers
This report is a collection of the presentations given by the various speakers at Free Speech 2014. These papers represent the views of the speakers, not the Commission. Whilst some minor edits have been made to the original transcripts, the Commission has maintained the integrity of the speeches as they were delivered on the day. -
Legal
1 December 2014PublicationAH v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
View a report into arbitrary detention in the case of AH v Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Immigration and Border Protection. -
Legal
1 December 2014Publication
Charlie v Commonwealth of of Australia (DIBP)
Explore a report into arbitrary detention and interference with family in the case of Charlie v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP). -
Legal
1 December 2014Publication
TM v Linfox Australia Pty Ltd
Explore a report into discrimination in employment on the basis of a criminal record in the case of TM v Linfox Australia Pty Ltd. -
Legal
1 December 2014Publication
Alwy Fadhel v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
Explore a report into arbitrary detention in the case of Alwy Fadhel v Commonwealth of Australia Department of Immigration and Border Protection. -
Legal
1 December 2014Publication
AQ v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
You can view a report into arbitrary detention and the failure to consider less restrictive forms in the case of AQ v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP). -
Legal
1 December 2014Publication
Jafari v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
You can view a report into arbitrary detention in the case of Jafari v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Border Protection). -
Legal
1 December 2014Publication
MG v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
You can view a report into arbitrary detention in the case of MG v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Border Protection). -
Legal
24 November 2014Publication
CB v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP)
View a report into arbitrary interference with family and failure to treat best interests of a child in the case of CB v Commonwealth of Australia. -
Legal
24 November 2014Publication
Basikbasik v Commonwealth of Australia
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Rights and Freedoms
7 November 2014Opinion piece
The government should fix two free-speech obstacles together: 35P and 18C
The Abbott government should correct the festering sores of 35P of National Security Legislation and 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act together. Since the passage of Section 35P of the National Security Legislation Amendment Bill a number of journalists have decried the threat to free speech of jailing someone for revealing the details of an ASIO special intelligence operation. Their… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Extension of temporary exemptions: Australasian Railways Association
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘the Commission') gives notice of its decision, on 6 January 2010, on an application by the Australasian Railways Association on behalf of its members for further temporary exemptions pursuant to section 55(2) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Application for temporary exemption under Disability Discrimination Act section 55: Oxford Hotel, Casino
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application from BCA Check Building Surveyors for exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) regarding accessibility of the upper floor of the Oxford hotel, Casino. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law: Update Information for 12 January 2009
Update Information 12 January 2009 Back to index This table lists changes to FDL Online to assist regular users keep track of developments in the law. Updated section(s) of FDL Online Case name Chapter 3: The Racial Discrimination Act 3.2.2(a)(iii): 'Based on' and intention to discriminate House & Anor v Queanbeyan Community Radio Station [2008] FMCA 897 3.6: Vicarious liability House … -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Application for temporary exemption under Disability Discrimination Act section 55: Oxford Hotel, Casino
On 24 January 2005 the Commission received an application from BCA Check Building Surveyors for exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) regarding accessibility of the upper floor of the Oxford Hotel, Casino. I recommend that the Commission decide to reject the application.