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Disability Rights
26 February 2013WebpageGuides
Guides and advice by the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ The Commission may issue guidance and advice to assist persons and organisations with responsibilities under the legislation to avoid discrimination and meet their responsibilities. Unlike Disability Standards, this guidance or advice is not legally binding regulation. Guides Disability Action Plan Guide (2021) Guidelines on the… -
25 February 2013Webpage
A Senator's story
Next week on this site Senator B** tells how bullying at school made him the person he is. Some of his victims also come forward. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
21 February 2013WebpageInternational Engagement with Indigenous Rights
Recognising that Indigenous peoples are among the most marginalised and vulnerable peoples in the world, there are a number of international instruments and bodies that advise on Indigenous issues. United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007) cover all areas of human rights as they related to… -
12 February 2013Book page
2 Background and framework for promotion and protection of human rights
2.1 Scope of international obligations Australia prides itself on its commitment and ongoing support for human rights internationally as well as its involvement in the development of the international human rights system. [5] Australia is a party to seven of the core human rights treaties. [6] Countries raised concerns against Australia’s reservations to a number of treaties. [7] ACHRA… -
12 February 2013Book page
3 Promotion and protection of human rights on the ground
3.1 Equality before the law and non-discrimination A prominent theme throughout Australia’s UPR was the unacceptable level of disadvantage experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, with 50 of the countries that spoke during the interactive dialogue referring to issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. [15] Since its appearance the Australian… -
Rights and Freedoms
12 February 2013Book page4 Key national priorities, initiatives, and commitments
The role of national human rights institutions in promoting and protecting human rights at the national level is well recognised, as is their contribution to the international human rights system. [70] The international community has highlighted the need for the Australian Government to strengthen the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ and for the necessary funding to be provided in order… -
12 February 2013Book page
Attachment 1: Calendar of upcoming key UN treaty dates
Treaty Key dates Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) Next report due 2012 (accepting comments and submissions until 11 November 2012) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) To appear before the committee in September 2013 Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) Next report due 2013… -
Rights and Freedoms
11 February 2013Publication
Australia's Universal Periodic Review
Following Australia's appearance in the UPR process, the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ committed to publishing an annual report on the status of implementation of the UPR recommendations. The series of annual reports will track Australia's performance in the lead up to its next review in 2015. The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ has prepared the progress reports on behalf of the… -
Rights and Freedoms
6 February 2013Book page
1 Introduction
This report contains a summary of observations arising from the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ visit to immigration detention facilities on Christmas Island in October 2012. Commission President, Professor Gillian Triggs, visited Christmas Island from 9-12 October, assisted by two Commission staff members. The purpose of the visit was to assess the conditions of detention against -
1 February 2013Webpage
Submission Guidelines
Conditions of entry | How to submit | Closing We're looking for your interesting photos on the theme of Home. Please read the following conditions of entry carefully. Conditions of entry Photos should interpret Home in some form. Entries are open to anyone residing in Australia and it's territories (except AHRC staff). Photos must be the work of the photographer who enters the competition…