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14 December 2012Book page
Seminar on implementing the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture (OPCAT) (Nov 2009)
Catherine Branson welcomed guests, in particular international guests and acknowledged the traditional owners of the land. She thanked the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions for co-hosting the seminar. She acknowledged the importance of the right to be free from torture, and congratulated the Australian Government for recognising the rights of those deprived of their liberty… -
14 December 2012Book page
Complementary protection: meeting Australia's obligations to people fleeing danger
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ presented the third of its seminar series celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), entitled Complementary protection: meeting Australia’s obligations to people fleeing danger. -
14 December 2012Book page
An age of uncertainty - Inquiry into the treatment of individuals suspected of people smuggling offences who say that they are children (2012)
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14 December 2012Book page
Submissions - Age assessment in people smuggling cases - Inquiry into the treatment of individuals suspected of people smuggling offences who say that they are children
Disclaimer: The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ reserves the right to edit submissions, where appropriate, in order to protect the identity of third parties, or where otherwise appropriate. Confidential submissions will not be loaded. -
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14 December 2012WebpageStrengthening human rights education in the Economics and Business curriculum (2012)
Strengthening human rights education in the Economics and Business curriculum Recommendations on Draft Shape of the Australian Curriculum: Economics and Business October 2012 Download in PDF [86 KB] Download in Word [179 KB] -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Strengthening human rights education in the Civics and Citizenship curriculum (2012)
Strengthening human rights education in the Civics and Citizenship curriculum Recommendations on the Civics and Citizenship Draft Shape Paper August 2012 Download in PDF [72 KB] Download in Word [137 KB] -
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Strengthening human rights education in the Health and Physical Education curriculum (2012)
Strengthening human rights education in the Health and Physical Education curriculum Recommendations on Shape of the Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education June 2012 Download in PDF [107 KB] Download in Word [173 KB] -
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Strengthening human rights education in the Geography Curriculum (2012)
Strengthening human rights education in the Geography Curriculum Recommendations on Draft Geography Curriculum February 2012 Download in PDF [74 KB] Download in Word [243 KB] -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
Review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Submission to the Review Comittee, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations October 2012 Download in PDF [84 KB] Download in Word [261 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Australian workers’ compensation schemes 3 Recommendation 1 Introduction The Australian Human Rights -
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14 December 2012Webpage
COAG Review of Counter-Terrorism Legislation
COAG Review of Counter-Terrorism Legislation ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Submission to the COAG Review Committee September 2012 Download in PDF [145 KB] Download in Word [400 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Broad concerns about the necessity and proportionality of counter-terrorism measures 5 Control orders under Division 104 of the Criminal Code Act… -
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Review of Counter-Terrorism and National Security Legislation
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Submission to the Independant National Security Legislation Monitor September 2012 Download in PDF [113 KB] Download in Word [339 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Questioning warrants and questioning and detention warrants under Division 3 of Part III of the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 (Cth) 3.1 Legislative… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Independent Interim Report on CEDAW
Independent Interim Report on CEDAW ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Report To The Committee On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women 31 August 2012 Download in PDF [109 KB] Download in Word [459 KB] Contents 1 Introduction 2 Recommendations 3 Violence against women 3.1 National Plan 3.2 Domestic and family violence 3.3 Sexual harassment 3.4 Violence against… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Submission on the Exposure Draft, Homelessness Bill 2012 (2012)
Submission on the Exposure Draft, Homelessness Bill 2012 ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ submission to FaHCSIA 7 August 2012 Download PDF [56 KB] Download Word [252 KB] 1 Introduction The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ welcomes the opportunity to make this submission on the Exposure Draft of the Homelessness Bill 2012 to FaHCSIA. The Commission previously made a submission to the… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
The adequacy of the allowance payment system for jobseekers and others, the appropriateness of the allowance payment system as a support into work and the impact of the changing nature of the labour market
The adequacy of the allowance payment system for jobseekers and others, the appropriateness of the allowance payment system as a support into work and the impact of the changing nature of the labour market ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Submission to the Senate Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Commitee August 2012 Download in PDF [109 KB] Download in Word [331 KB] Table of … -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Supplementary information to the Inquiry into Cyber Safety for Senior Australians
Supplementary information to the Inquiry into Cyber Safety for Senior Australians ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Supplementary Submission to the Joint select Committee on Cyber Safety 10 May 2012 Download in PDF [332 KB] Download in Word [255 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Magazines (a) National magazines 2.2 50 Something 2.3 ONE COTA 2.4 News for Seniors 2.5 The Retiree 2.6… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Amendment Bill 2012
Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Amendment Bill 2012 ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Submission to the Senate Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Commitee 12 April 2012 Download in PDF [341 KB] Download in Word [257 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Provisions of the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Amendment Bill 2012 5… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Consideration of Australia’s ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture
Consideration of Australia’s ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Submission to the Joint Standing Committee on Treaties 29 March 2012 Download in Word [303 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 What would ratification of OPCAT require of Australia? 4.1 Visits to Australia of Subcommittee for… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2010
Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2010 ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Submission to the State Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee 29 March 2012 Download in PDF [235 KB] Download in Word [274 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 How does the principle of equality apply to same-sex marriage? 4.1 Equality is a key human rights principle 4.2… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Post Implementation Review of the Fair Work Act 2009
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Submission to the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations 12 March 2012 Download in PDF [504 KB] Download in Word [347 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Equal Remuneration 5 Workplace Discrimination 6 Balancing work and family responsibilities: NES right to request flexible working arrangements 7… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Consultation on exposure draft National Human Rights Action Plan
Consultation on exposure draft National Human Rights Action Plan ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Submission to the Attorney-General's Department 6 March 2012 Download in PDF [396 KB] Download in Word [320 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Proposed actions and recommendations for additional elements 2.1 Australia’s human rights commitments (a) Human rights education (b) Steps towards …