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The Australia of 2009 is a proud multicultural nation. It is a nation, culturally, socially and economically formed by the unique combination of its First Nation peoples, its early settlers, and by the many waves of subsequent migration. As such, negotiating diversity and respecting people of all faiths, races, cultures and identities has evolved into an important characteristic of being a member…

The Alcohol Report analyses whether the introduction of restrictions or prohibitions on alcohol in Indigenous communities would breach provisions of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. Specifically, the report considers whether or not restrictions on alcohol provision to Indigenous drinkers amount to a special measure under the RDA.

Ismaع - Listen Home || Independent Research || Strategies Document || Audio Resources || Media Pack || Consultations Living with Racism: The experience and reporting by Arab and Muslim Australians of discrimination, abuse and violence since 11 September 2001 Report to The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, 19 April 2004 Scott Poynting and Greg Noble Centre for Cultural Research …

Ismaع - Listen Home || Independent Research || Strategies Document || Audio Resources || Media Pack || Consultations Table of Strategies As part of the Ismaع project, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (the Commission) investigated existing initiatives that address anti-Arab or anti-Muslim prejudice at a local, state and federal level across Australia. We conducted research…

Ismaع - Listen Home || Independent Research || Strategies Document || Audio Resources || Media Pack || Consultations The following resources are available: Media Release Summary report of the Ismaع project ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ the Ismaع Project Speeches Launch of report of Ismaع project - National consultations on eliminating prejudice against Arab and Muslim Australians Dr William Jonas Acting Race

Community Partnerships for Human Rights Working with and for Muslim communities 2007 - 2010 In 2006 the Ministerial Council on Immigration and Multicultural Affairs endorsed the National Action Plan to Build on Social Cohesion, Harmony and Security. As part of the National Action Plan, the Commission was one of seven Commonwealth agencies funded to undertake a range of projects. To deliver…

The Equal Pay Handbook (1998) The Equal Pay Handbook aims to assist employers to meet their obligations under federal industrial and anti-discrimination legislation. It is also relevant to employees, equity practitioners and unions. It contains essential equal remuneration principles, explanatory material, case law, case studies and an equal remuneration audit methodology. The Handbook is…

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (the Universal Declaration) was adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in 1948. Find out more about the Universal Declaration

back to Universal Declaration of Human Rights Anniversary pages Timeline of Major International Human Rights Treaties 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights (Universal Declaration) The Universal Declaration was the first detailed expression of the basic rights and fundamental freedoms to which all human beings are entitled. 1948 Genocide Convention The Convention on the Prevention and

Corporate Social Responsibility & Human Rights (2008) 1. What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)? The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is generally understood to mean that corporations have a degree of responsibility not only for the economic consequences of their activities, but also for the social and environmental implications. This is sometimes referred to as a …

This report is a brief summary of the observations made by the Human Rights Commissioner and staff of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (the Commission). These summary notes and recommendations are based on what we personally observed and heard from staff and detainees during our immigration detention facility inspections.

The following notes are a brief summary of the observations made by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission’s (HREOC) President, Human Rights Commissioner and staff.  HREOC emphasises that these summary notes and recommendations are based solely on what we personally observed and heard from staff and detainees during our visits.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) welcomes the opportunity to respond to the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (the Commission) report on Immigration detention and offshore processing on Christmas Island following its visit to Christmas Island in July 2009.

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) welcomes the release of the 2008 Immigration Detention Report by the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (AHRC) and acknowledges the important independent scrutiny of the immigration system provided by the AHRC.

All Australians have human rights. Human rights are universal: they are for everyone, everywhere, everyday. Human rights are based on values such as freedom, equality and dignity and seek to protect our quality of life.

Mr Graeme Innes AM Human Rights Commissioner and Disability Discrimination Commissioner ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ GPO Box 5218 SYDNEY NSW 2001