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ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վs Rights
5 April 2022News story
New report shares voices of children and families
A new report released today by the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ highlights how important it is for governments to listen to children and families when making decisions about services and government policies that affect them. The Keeping kids safe and well – your voices report, led by National ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds, follows a request from the Australian Government… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
5 April 2022News storyReappointment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ welcomes the reappointment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO. ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ President Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM said Commissioner Oscar would continue to be a strong advocate for Indigenous Aboriginal languages, social justice and women’s issues. “This is an excellent -
Rights and Freedoms
4 April 2022WebpageCorporate info
Explore a range of corporate publications by the Commission including compliance reports, archived budget reports and a diversity strategy. -
Commission - General
4 April 2022WebpageGifts and Benefits Register 2020-21
Please see Gifts and Benefits Register for the current gifts and benefits register. The following table lists any gifts or benefits valued above $100 (ex GST) that the Commission or statutory officers have accepted during business operations for the 2020-21 year. Date received Description Estimated Value in $A* Giver Reason for Acceptance Recipient Date recorded 07/07/2020 Interflora hamper… -
30 March 2022Redacted submissions
Redacted : Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces
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Asylum Seekers and Refugees
29 March 2022PublicationThe detention of refugees following visa refusal or cancellation under section 501 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (2022)
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Legal
24 March 2022WebpageExemption applications under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
Section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) gives the Commission the power to grant temporary exemptions from certain provisions of the Act. Temporary exemptions may be granted for up to five years at a time and may be granted subject to specified terms and conditions. The effect of a temporary exemption is that discrimination covered by the exemption is not unlawful under the… -
Sex Discrimination
23 March 2022News storyMedia statement: Release of 2021 National Student Safety Survey Report
A statement from Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins: Sexual harassment and sexual assault remain far too prevalent in the Australian community. Women, young people and intersectional groups face unacceptably higher risk of this conduct at home, at work, online and in education, including in universities. The Australian university sector took a leadership position when it came… -
Rights and Freedoms
18 March 2022Opinion piece
Time for review on COVID-19 border and quarantine restrictions
OPINION With the McGowan Government announcing earlier this week that the Western Australian hard border will ease on February 5, 2022, Australia is inching ever closer to border closures becoming a thing of the past. But while many of us would like this to be true, it is important to realise that we’re not there yet. While border restrictions are easing around Australia and State premiers… -
Rights and Freedoms
18 March 2022Opinion piece
What is happening in Ukraine should matter to every Australian
OPINION There is almost 13,000km between Australia and Ukraine. It is literally on the other side of the world. Given the vast distances that separate us, it would be easy to claim that what happens there has nothing to do with us. That Australia should focus instead on the many challenges we face at home and leave the rest of the world to deal with their own problems. That would be a grave …