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Sex Discrimination
29 January 2013Book pageCommissioner’s Message
I am pleased to present the Report of the cultural review into the Treatment of Women at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). This report concludes Phase One of the Review. Phase Two of the Review will examine the treatment of women across the broader Australian Defence Force (ADF). I wish to thank my fellow Review Panellists – Sam Mostyn, Mark Ney and Damian Powell – for their wise… -
Sex Discrimination
29 January 2013Book page
Terms of Reference
The Terms of Reference were developed by the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ after consultation with the ADF. The Terms of Reference requested the Review Panel, led by the Sex Discrimination Commissioner, to review, report and make recommendations on: the treatment of women at the Australian Defence Force Academy with a particular focus on the adequacy and appropriateness of measures to … -
Sex Discrimination
29 January 2013Book page
Transmittal Letter
21 October 2011The Hon Robert McClelland MPAttorney-GeneralCentral Office3-5 National Circuit BARTON ACT 2600 Dear Attorney, Review into the Treatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force – Phase 1 I am pleased to present to you the Commission’s report of the Review into the Treatment of Women at the Australian Defence Force Academy. This Report represents the first stage of a broader… -
29 January 2013Webpage
Report on the Review into the Treatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force Academy
Phase 1 of the Review into the Treatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force Downloads Download PDF Download Word -
Commission - General
28 January 2013Webpage2012 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
Human Rights Medal 2012 winner Ian Thorpe OAM Human Rights Medal Ian Thorpe OAM His exploits in the pool have made him a household name, but what is less known is that Ian Thorpe has spent more than a decade as a passionate advocate for Indigenous people and young Australians. His Fountain for Youth charity is working with twenty remote communities across the country. Thorpe has taken a… -
Sex Discrimination
28 January 2013Webpage
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The Commission was engaged by the Australian Defence Force in a collaborative relationship to improve the representation of women in male-dominated environments -
Sex Discrimination
28 January 2013Webpage
Report on the Review into the Treatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force
Phase 2 of the Review into the Treatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force Community Guide Download PDF (1.2 mb) Download Word (1.1 mb) Download Complete Report Download PDF (8.0 mb) Download Word (17.4 mb - note: does not include Appendices) Download Appendices Word (5.9 mb) Contents Overview and Recommendations [ Word / PDF] Chapter 1: The Case for Change – Why the ADF Should Care… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
23 January 2013PublicationImmigration detention on Christmas Island - Observations from visit to Immigration detention facilities on Christmas Island
Contents 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Summary 4 Activities undertaken during the visit 5 Overview: immigration detention on Christmas Island 6 Third country processing of asylum seekers’ protection claims 6.1 Information about third country processing arrangements 6.2 Pre-transfer risk assessment processes 6.3 Transfer processes 7 Potential for indefinite or arbitrary detention of asylum… -
Education17 January 2013Webpage
We all have a right to feel safe and respected
Violence, harassment and bullying are human rights issues that profoundly affect the lives of many people in Australia. We all have a right to feel safe and respected. We all have a right to live our lives free from violence. Violence, harassment and bullying can violate these rights. They can also impact on other rights, such as the right to education and the right to health. Violence,…