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Sex Discrimination
22 July 2013Book pageChapter 3: Methodology
The Audit undertook qualitative and quantitative research and conducted an extensive review of all documentation which provided evidence of the implementation of recommendations. The Audit spoke to undergraduates, all members of the Review Implementation Team (RIT),1 members of the ADFA leadership team, military staff, academic staff, padres and international cadets. Initial interviews and… -
Sex Discrimination
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 4: Implementation of Review Recommendations
This chapter outlines the structure and processes for implementing the Review’s recommendations. It describes the overarching framework and approach to reform at ADFA. This chapter also identifies risks to implementation of recommendations and the sustainability of cultural change. 1 In summary: The Audit is confident that the recommendations are being implemented with a view to creating… -
Sex Discrimination
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 5: ADFA’s Role and Purpose (Recommendations 1-5)
Key Finding of Review The Review found that: There needs to be a strong reaffirmation of ADFA as the centre of excellence for tri-Service education and training for junior officers. ADFA espouses excellence; however it lacks a well-articulated purpose and a clear vision. This inhibits it from realising its potential and, significantly, from integrating equality, diversity and inclusion in a … -
Sex Discrimination
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 6: Equity and Diversity (Recommendations 6-10)
Key findings of Review The principles of equity and diversity should provide overarching, positive values to inform everyday practice within the ADF. At ADFA, the Review found equity and diversity to be conceptually grounded in disciplinary and punitive processes and framed as a response to unacceptable behaviour. The Review made five recommendations with the aim of reframing the way equity… -
Sex Discrimination
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 7: ADFA’s Structure and Staffing (Recommendations 11-15)
Explore recommendations on ADFAS structure and staffing. -
Sex Discrimination
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 8: Midshipmen and Cadets are Young People and Future Leaders (Recommendations 16-18)
Key findings of Review Given their age, most undergraduates enter ADFA without much ‘real world’ experience, with many having never lived away from home before. 1 The differing levels of maturity of undergraduates, combined with the pressures of living, working and studying together, can present substantial risk factors for ADFA. In particular, the Review findings indicated that: A number of… -
Sex Discrimination
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 9: Accommodation and Supervision (Recommendations 19-21)
Key findings of Review High profile incidents that occurred in the residential accommodation made accommodation and supervision an area of particular concern to the Review. Well supervised residential settings can significantly minimise the risk of unacceptable behaviour. The residential setting at ADFA is a complex place, encompassing home, place of study and place of work for… -
22 July 2013Book page
Chapter 10: Minimising risk and ensuring the safety of the workplace
10.1 Education Key findings of Review ADFA provided undergraduates with limited education about healthy and respectful relationships, issues regarding consent, the meaning and appropriateness of sexist language and behaviour, and issues regarding controlling and threatening behaviour. The 2011 Unacceptable Behaviour Survey indicated that incidents of inappropriate conduct and inappropriate … -
Sex Discrimination
22 July 2013Publication
Audit Report: Review into the Treatment of Women at ADFA
On 3 November 2011 the Report on the Review into the Treatment of Women at the Australian Defence Force Academy was tabled in the Australian Parliament. It contained 31 recommendations. This Audit has provided an important and unique opportunity to examine the extent to which these recommendations have been implemented, and to identify the further cultural reform work that should be undertaken. … -
19 July 2013Project
Immigration detention, asylum seekers and refugees
The Commission seeks to ensure that the human rights of all people held in immigration detention in Australia are protected. The Commission has focused its recent immigration detention work on the conditions and treatment of asylum seekers, refugees and children, because they have specific vulnerabilities and are given special protections under international law. What’s new? Asylum seekers … -
Legal
19 July 2013WebpageCommission submissions: Coral Wilson
Explore the Commission's submissions in the Coral Wilson case. -
Rights and Freedoms
19 July 2013WebpageCommon law rights, human rights scrutiny and the rule of law
Common law rights, human rights scrutiny and the rule of law Australia is unusual among common law countries in not having a Constitutional Charter or Bill of Rights. However, common law courts have power to provide significant protection of human rights principles including the rule of law, except where legislation specifically overrides this power. Parliament presumed not to intend to… -
Legal
17 July 2013Submission
Strengthening Human Rights Education in the Health and Physical Education Curriculum: Foundation to Year 10
Discover how to strengthen human rights education in health and physical education.