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Rights and Freedoms
17 January 2019Media ReleaseStatement by Human Rights Commissioner Edward Santow
鈥淭he Commission will consider the Religious Freedom Review, and any proposals for reform, once the report is officially released. 鈥淎ny law reform proposal must protect the rights of everyone in Australia. 鈥淭he Commission made six recommendations to the Review. In addition to better public education on freedom of religion, the Commission called for federal law to prohibit discrimination on鈥 -
Rights and Freedoms
17 January 2019Media Release
Finalists announced 鈥 2018 Human Rights Law Award
The five finalists for the 2018 Human Rights Awards鈥 Law Award have been selected, with two from Western Australia competing for the prize. 鈥淲e have received the highest number of entries for the Law Award since the Human Rights Awards the awards began in 1987,鈥 said Commission President, Professor Rosalind Croucher. Accessing legal services remains a major hurdle for disadvantaged鈥 -
Rights and Freedoms
24 October 2018Teachers Article
An Introduction to Human Rights and Responsibilities
Explore the resource An Introduction to Human Rights and Responsibilities, which offers interactive lessons and resources for teaching Years 5-6 students about human rights. Designed for use with interactive whiteboards and other internet-enabled devices, the materials include lesson plans, homework activities, and are aligned with the Australian Curriculum for Humanities and Social Sciences. The鈥 -
Rights and Freedoms
24 October 2018Teachers Article
The Story of Our Rights and Freedoms
Explore resources designed to assist school students in understanding human rights and responsibilities and then apply human rights in everyday life. -
Rights and Freedoms
19 September 2018Webpage
Rights and Freedoms
Learn how the Commission works to protect the right of all Australians to be treated with dignity and value as it lies at the foundation of human rights. -
Rights and Freedoms
19 June 2018Publication
OPCAT in Australia. Consultation Paper: Stage 2
In this second stage of consultation with civil society, the Commission invites comments on the proposals set out in the Interim Report, as well as a further set of questions regarding how OPCAT should be implemented in Australia. The two stages of the Commission鈥檚 consultation are intended to be complementary -
Rights and Freedoms
23 May 2018Speech
The role of the 黑料情报站
The role of the 黑料情报站 as the national human rights body in promoting and protecting rights Freedom18鈥攖he limits of religious freedom NSW Parliament House 23 May 2018 [ Professor Croucher spoke to this paper] Introduction I begin my presentation by acknowledging the traditional custodians of this land, and pay my respect to the elders, past and present, and to -
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