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Rights and Freedoms17 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 -
Commission - General17 January 2019Media Release
Finalists for 2018 Government Award revealed
Four finalists have been selected from a diverse range of nominations for the 2018 Human Rights Awards鈥 Government Award. This year marks the first time our Awards recognise Government as a stand-alone category. 鈥淭here are many Government groups and individuals helping others overcome discrimination and isolation and building tolerance and respect in the community and further afield,鈥 said 鈥 -
Rights and Freedoms17 January 2019Media Release
Statement 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 -
Human Resources7 November 2018Webpage
Life at the Commission
Learn about working at the Human Rights Commission, including current job opportunities, workplace culture and diversity, and pathways to employment. -
Employers4 November 2018Webpage
Employers
Employers can explore a range of resources to help prevent discrimination, respect human rights and promote diversity in their workplace. -
Legal4 November 2018Webpage
Legal
Discover the legal responsibilities of the Commission under federal human rights and anti-discrimination laws in Australia. -
Race Discrimination24 October 2018Teachers Article
The Globalising World; Changing policies and Australian identity
The Globalising World explores how migration has shaped Australia. It investigates how changing attitudes to migration have made Australia more inclusive. -
Education24 October 2018Teachers Article
Magna Carta: The Story of Our Freedom
Discover a series of online educational resources that explore the impact the Magna Carta has had on our human rights and freedoms in Australia. -
Rights and Freedoms24 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.