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8 April 2022Conciliation register
2020-10-02
The complainant has anxiety, depression and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and has two assistance animals. He alleged the respondent government agency told him he could not bring his dogs to appointments and that the police may be called if he tried to do so. The government agency claimed that, at the time of the appointment, the complainant was unable to provide any information to… -
8 April 2022Conciliation register
2021-04-01
The complainant is 64 years of age and was employed by the respondent computer wholesaler and IT services provider. Employees under the age of 65 were covered by a group salary continuance insurance policy which provided a monthly income benefit in case of total or partial disability due to illness or injury. Employees who were members of the corporate superannuation fund were also covered… -
Age Discrimination
7 April 2022SpeechLocal Government’s role in promoting active ageing and wellbeing
LGPro – Local Government Professionals Victoria Active Ageing & Wellbeing Awards Dinner Thursday 31 March 2022 Keynote address: Local Government’s role in promoting active ageing and wellbeing amongst residents Arts Centre Melbourne, 100 St Kilda Road, Melbourne (Check against delivery) Introduction I want to thank LGPro for inviting me to speak at tonight’s Active Ageing & Wellbeing… -
Commission - General
7 April 2022News storyStatement on international accreditation of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s status as a National Human Rights Institution (NHRI) has been reviewed by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions (GANHRI) – the international standards body. This review, conducted every five years, considers whether the Commission continues to meet the UN Principles on National Institutions (commonly known as the Paris Principles),… -
Disability Rights
6 April 2022WebpageRegister of Disability Discrimination Act Action Plans
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ this register | Business | Commonwealth government | State and Territory government | Local government | Education | Non-government organisations ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ this register These plans have been given to the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ pursuant to section 67 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. Action plans which have been provided in electronic format are available by following… -
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
6 April 2022Publication
Keeping kids safe and well: your voices
Also available Keeping kids safe and well - Child-friendly version ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ and young people are experts in their own lives, and their insights are critical for understanding how we can better support their safety and wellbeing. This report conveys the views of children, young people and families collected by the National ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s Commissioner in face-to-face and online consultations and… -
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ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
6 April 2022Publication
Child-friendly version of Keeping kids safe and well (2022)
Most of the kids I spoke to said it was very important that the government listens to what they have to say. -
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
5 April 2022News story
New report shares voices of children and families
A new report released today by the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ highlights how important it is for governments to listen to children and families when making decisions about services and government policies that affect them. The Keeping kids safe and well – your voices report, led by National ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds, follows a request from the Australian Government… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
5 April 2022News storyReappointment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ welcomes the reappointment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO. ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ President Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM said Commissioner Oscar would continue to be a strong advocate for Indigenous Aboriginal languages, social justice and women’s issues. “This is an excellent -
Rights and Freedoms
4 April 2022WebpageCorporate info
Explore a range of corporate publications by the Commission including compliance reports, archived budget reports and a diversity strategy.
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