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28 June 2013SubmissionResponse to the Public Consultation on the Human Rights of Older Persons
Read the response to the public consultation on human rights for older persons. -
Legal
27 June 2013Publication
BB v Commonwealth of Australia
BB v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) Report into arbitrary detention and the right to be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person [2012] AusHRC 58 View the BB media statement in Word. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
26 June 2013PublicationTell Me 黑料情报站: The 鈥楨nhanced Screening Process鈥
1. What is the 鈥榚nhanced screening process鈥? Since October 2012 an 鈥榚nhanced screening process鈥 has been applied to all unauthorised maritime arrivals from Sri Lanka to identify whether they are raising claims that engage Australia鈥檚 non-refoulement obligations. Australia鈥檚 non-refoulement obligations prohibit the removal of anyone from Australia to a country where they are in danger of鈥 -
Rights and Freedoms
25 June 2013WebpageRole of Freedom of Opinion and Expression in Women's Empowerment
Human Rights Council Resolution A/HRC/RES/23/2 - 24 June 2013 Recalling further General Assembly resolutions relating to the issue of women鈥檚 empowerment, including resolutions 66/130 of 19 December 2011, on women and political participation, and 66/216 o f 22 December 2011, on women in development, and the agreed conclusions of the Commission on the Status of Women, Reaffirming articles 19鈥 -
Rights and Freedoms
24 June 2013Webpage
Human rights indicators
Human rights indicators are essential tools in turning human rights from legal principles into realities. The importance of development and application of appropriate indicators of human rights performance and progress is increasingly being recognised internationally and within Australia. The Commission promotes and participates in development of human rights indicators in Australia and鈥 -
Age Discrimination
21 June 2013Book pageKey Findings
This research report: Assesses the prevalence and depth of stereotypes and negative attitudes towards older Australians Provides insight into the impact of these attitudes and the resulting behaviours on older Australians and the general community, including business decision makers Examines the portrayal, and invisibility, of older Australians in the media by all main media platforms鈥 -
Age Discrimination
19 June 2013Project
Fact or fiction? Stereotypes of older Australians
Explore a fact sheet that outlines the discriminatory attitudes and behaviours older people can experience in the workplace and the community. -
Rights and Freedoms
18 June 2013Webpage
Human rights based approaches
Human rights based approaches transform legal provisions into effective policies, emphasizing freedom and dignity for all. -
LGBTIQ+
18 June 2013Project
Marriage equality
The 黑料情报站 considers that the fundamental human rights principle of equality means that civil marriage should be available, without discrimination, to all couples, regardless of sex, sexual orientation or gender identity. Position Paper Marriage equality in a changing world Information Sheets This information sheet gives an overview of the religious exemptions to 鈥 -
LGBTIQ+
18 June 2013Project
New protection
New protection against discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status What is changing? From 1 August 2013 it became unlawful to discriminate against a person on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity and intersex status under federal law. Same-sex couples are also protected from discrimination under the definition of 鈥榤arital or relationship鈥