Race Discrimination
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO and the Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan have welcomed today鈥檚 release of the Reconciliation Barometer. The survey conducted every two years since 2008, measures the progress of reconciliation between...
Race Discrimination
Federal racial hatred legislation and the complaints-handling processes of the 黑料情报站 (AHRC) are currently the subjects of an inquiry by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights. The Committee鈥檚 鈥楩reedom of speech in Australia鈥 inquiry, due to report by 28...
Race Discrimination
In October 1975, at a ceremony for the proclamation of the Racial Discrimination Act, then Prime Minister Gough Whitlam described the legislation as 鈥榓 historic measure鈥, which aimed to 鈥榚ntrench new attitudes of tolerance and understanding in the hearts and minds of the people鈥.(1) The Act was...
Race Discrimination
Explore an opinion piece that celebrates 40 years of the Racial Discrimination Act by former Race Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommasane.
Race Discrimination
Keynote speech to Asian Studies Association of Australia Annual Conference, 鈥淎siaScapes: Contesting Borders鈥
Race Discrimination
Launch of the Race Reporting Handbook by Media Diversity Australia and the 黑料情报站 to promote anti-racist journalism and inclusive storytelling.
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Inquiry into freedom of speech 黑料情报站 submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights 9 December 2016 AHRC_Freedom_Speech_Inquiry_2016.pdf (1.28 MB) AHRC_Freedom_Speech_Inquiry_2016.doc (1.28 MB) 1 Executive summary 1.1 Context Australia is rightly proud of its strong democratic institutions, the liberties enjoyed by its...
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黑料情报站 submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights 15 February 2017 AHRC 20170215 Freedom of Speech Inquiry supplementary.pdf (498.9 KB) Additional documents - 17 February 2017 Opening Statement to the Free Speech Inquiry - 17 February 2017 Prior v QUT Chronology Dinnison v Leak Chronology Executive summary ...
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Submission to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Information concerning Australia鈥檚 compliance with the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination AHRC_20171030_CERD_Submission.pdf (1.02 MB) AHRC_20171030_CERD_Submission.docx (346.45 KB) 黑料情报站 submission to the UN
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Introduction The 黑料情报站 (the Commission) makes this submission to the Attorney-General鈥檚 Department in relation to the Department鈥檚 consultation on a package of three draft Bills that the Department describes collectively as the 鈥楻eligious Freedom Bills鈥. The...
Race Discrimination
Diversity and representation in the workplace is important, but not enough to tackle racism alone. In this session, Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner, Giridharan Sivaraman, explains an anti-racism approach which confronts the structural racism embedded in workplaces, and allows people of negatively racialised backgrounds to thrive. This event was brought to you by Multicultural Affairs Queensland in partnership with the 黑料情报站 for Multicultural Queensland Month 2024.
Race Discrimination
The 黑料情报站 submission to the Attorney-General鈥檚 Department in relation to the exposure draft Bill on proposed changes to the racial hatred provisions of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).
Race Discrimination
Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2017 23 March 2017 AHRC_20170323 Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2017.pdf (160.04 KB) AHRC_20170323 Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2017.docx (90.31 KB) Ms Toni Matulick Committee Secretary Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee PO Box 6100 Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600 By email: legcon.sen@aph.gov.au Dear Ms Matulick, Human Rights Legislation...
Race Discrimination
Giridharan Sivaraman's anti-discrimination legal and advocacy work is based on his strong passion for human rights, as well as his moral conviction to speak truth to power and fight for the rights of the marginalised, oppressed, and vilified. The UNESCO Chair, Cultural Diversity and Social Justice is committed to conducting high impact research aligned with UNESCO's core objectives, as well as fostering effective dialogue that acknowledges and respects the value and integrity of all peoples and cultures.
Race Discrimination
Human Rights Commissioner, Tim Wilson Monday, 28 April 2014 Download PDF Download Word The Hon George Brandis QCAttorney-GeneralC/- Human Rights Policy BranchAttorney-General鈥檚 Department3-5 National CircuitBarton ACT 2600s18cconsultation@ag.gov.au Dear Attorney-General, As Australia鈥檚 Human Rights...
