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3 January 2014Book page
Attachment 1: Calendar of upcoming key UN treaty dates
Treaty Key dates Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) The fifth periodic report was submitted in July 2013 (due in August 2012) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) Australia appeared before the committee in September 2013 Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) The report was due October… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
20 December 2013PublicationTell Me ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ: Temporary Protection Visas
Learn about temporary protection visas for asylum seekers and refugees. -
Legal
18 December 2013WebpageAustralasian Railways Association
HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1992 (Cth), Sections 55(1) and 55(1A) NOTICE OF DECISION ON APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY EXEMPTION: AUSTRALASIAN RAILWAYS ASSOCIATION Download in PDF Download in WORD By this instrument, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘the Commission’) gives notice of its decision on an application by the… -
Legal
18 December 2013Webpage
Australasian Railways Association: Carriage and stowage of mobility aids and transfer to and from mobility aids
NOTICE OF DECISION ON APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY EXEMPTION: AUSTRALASIAN RAILWAYS ASSOCIATION: CARRIAGE AND STOWAGE OF MOBILITY AIDS AND TRANSFER TO AND FROM MOBILITY AIDS HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1992 (Cth), Sections 55(1) and 55(1A) Download in PDF Download in WORDBy this instrument, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘HREOC… -
Legal
18 December 2013Webpage
Australasian Railways Association: Direct assistance in ascending and descending boarding ramps
NOTICE OF DECISION ON APPLICATION FOR TEMPORARY EXEMPTION: AUSTRALASIAN RAILWAYS ASSOCIATION: DIRECT ASSISTANCE IN ASCENDING AND DESCENDING BOARDING RAMPS HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION ACT 1992 (Cth), Sections 55(1) and 55(1A) Download in PDF Download in WORD By this instrument, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘HREOC') grants an -
Disability Rights
16 December 2013PublicationAccess to Justice for People with Disability in the Justice System
Global business law firm DLA Piper has worked in partnership with the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ to address issues facing people with disabilities wanting better access to Australia's criminal justice system. The Commission led an investigation into the barriers people who need communications support, or have multiple or complex support needs, face in the criminal justice system. The… -
Legal
13 December 2013Publication
Commonwealth v Australian Capital Territory [2013] HCA 55
In Commonwealth v Australian Capital Territory, the High Court held unanimously that the whole of the Marriage Equality (Same Sex) Act 2013 (ACT) (the ACT Act) was inconsistent with the Marriage Act 1961 (Cth) (the Marriage Act) and was therefore of no effect. -
Race Discrimination
11 December 2013Project
At a glance: Racial vilification under sections 18C and 18D of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth)
Understand racial vilification under sections 18C and 18D of the Racial Discrimination Act, exploring key cases and legal interpretations. -
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
11 December 2013Project
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ's Rights Reports
The National ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ's Commissioner produces a report every year on the state of children's rights in Australia. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
11 December 2013Project
Social Justice and Native Title Reports
Learn how the Human Rights Legislation Amendment Act has meant there is no longer a legal requirement for an annual Social Justice and Native Title Report.