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13 August 2025Conciliation register
2025-02-04
The complainant alleged that the store manager at the hair salon where he worked sexually harassed him, including by pulling his pants up in a manner that caused pain in his groin and pinching his nipple. The complainant said he experienced significant anxiety and felt he had no option but to resign. The respondents denied the allegation but agreed to participate in conciliation to try to… -
13 August 2025Conciliation register
2025-02-03
The complainant uses a wheelchair and alleged that the wheelchair accessible entrance to the respondent hotel remained locked until 11:30am while another entrance was open from 10:00am. The hotel acknowledged and apologised to the complainant for his experience. The hotel said it is generally the case that all entrances, including the wheelchair accessible entrance, are open from 10:00am… -
13 August 2025Conciliation register
2025-02-02
The complainant has arthritis and performed console based duties on a casual basis for the respondent carwash. He said that from time to time, he required the use of a chair to accommodate his disability. He alleged that his chair was removed and he was not offered work for a time to undergo unnecessary medical assessments before being allowed to return to work. On being advised of the… -
13 August 2025Conciliation register
2025-02-01
The complainant has multiple sclerosis and was employed with the respondent state government department. She said she was subject to additional medical restrictions following a relapse and alleged she was told her team would not be happy with her because they would need to do additional work to cover for her. She alleged that after returning from parental leave, her new manager told her… -
Disability Rights8 August 2025Submission
NDIS Support Rules
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (Commission) made a submission to the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) consultation on NDIS Support Rules. The Disability Discrimination Commissioner (Rosemary Kayess), National ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ’s Commissioner (Anne Hollonds) and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner (Katie Kiss) have also submitted a joint letter of concern… -
Commission - General6 August 2025E-bulletin (Monthly)
President's message | August 2025
Dear friends, Protecting people's rights in rural and regional Australia People living in rural, regional and remote areas of Australia face greater challenges in realising their human rights than people in the cities. So it was good to speak about this at the recent rural, regional and remote community legal centre summit in Port Macquarie. Jesuit Social Services’ Dropping off the Edge… -
31 July 2025Webpage
Racism@Uni Survey
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Legal30 July 2025Submission
Review of Australia's espionage, foreign interference, sabotage and theft of trade secrets offences
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ makes this submission to the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM) in relation to its Review of Australia’s espionage, foreign interference, sabotage and theft of trade secrets offences required by s 6(1B)(a)–(b) of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor Act 2010 (Cth). -
Legal30 July 2025Submission
Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 (No. 2)
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (AHRC) makes this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee in relation to its inquiry into the Whistleblower Protection Authority Bill 2025 (No. 2) (Cth) (the Bill). -
Disability Rights25 July 2025Submission
Review of Australia's Disability Strategy 2021-2031
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ made a submission to the Department of Social Services’ 2024 Review of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-31. Human Rights The CRPD represents a fundamental shift in how disability should be viewed and understood, applying universal human rights principles to State obligations to respect, protect and fulfil the specific rights of people with… -
Disability Rights24 July 2025Submission
Next Steps in Supported Employment
The Commission made a submission to the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) consultation on Next Steps in Supported Employment. The submission calls for a human rights-based approach to employment for people with disability and for the Australian government to take expeditious and targeted actions to transition away from segregated employment settings to inclusive, open labour market -
Technology and Human Rights24 July 2025Submission
Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence
Learn more about Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence and how it can impact rights online and offline -
Technology and Human Rights24 July 2025Submission
Impact of Disinformation on the Enjoyment and Realisation of Human Rights
Learn more about how disinformation can impact human rights online and offline -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees14 July 2025Submission
Externalisation of Migration and the Impact on the Human Rights of Migrants
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ has made a submission to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, ahead of his forthcoming report to the UN General Assembly on the externalisation of migration and its impact on migrant rights . This submission outlines the Commission’s serious concerns regarding Australia’s externalisation policies, including offshore -
Sex Discrimination9 July 2025News story
Sex Discrimination Act’s positive duty - making workplaces safer
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ is taking action to make Australian workplaces safer for everyone. We have started formal inquiries, developed proactive compliance strategies, and worked with organisations and businesses to meet their legal obligations to prevent and respond to work-related sexual harassment, sexist behaviour, sex discrimination and related victimisation. -
8 July 2025Conciliation register
2025-01-06
The complainant and their partner identify as non-binary. They alleged that when making a booking with the respondent airline, they were required to use binary gender and honorific options. The respondent airline acknowledged the complainant's experience and limitations of the online booking system for non-binary passengers. The airline explained that it was difficult to update its booking… -
8 July 2025Conciliation register
2025-01-05
The complainant has an assistance dog and alleged she was told by the respondent holiday accommodation provider that an additional fee would apply if she booked a stay with her assistance animal. The holiday accommodation provider acknowledged that an additional fee applied to guests with pets. The complaint was resolved after the holiday accommodation provider allowed the complainant to… -
8 July 2025Conciliation register
2025-01-04
The complainant uses a wheelchair and alleged he was unable to book a flight with the respondent airline at his preferred time because assistance for passengers who use a wheelchair was unavailable. The airline claimed that assistance for passengers who use a wheelchair was available for the flight the complainant wanted to book. The complaint was resolved with an agreement that the airline… -
8 July 2025Conciliation register
2025-01-03
The complainant has Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and uses an assistance dog. She claimed that when her employer, the respondent state government corporation, transitioned to “hot-desking", she requested adjustments that included an anchor desk, regular contact with her manager, and to be accompanied by her assistance dog in the office. She alleged her requests were refused or not… -
8 July 2025Conciliation register
2025-01-02
The complainant uses a wheelchair and prebooked a taxi. He alleged the respondent taxi driver advised him they could not carry a wheelchair user. The complainant claimed that on contacting the respondent taxi company to book a wheelchair accessible taxi, his mother was told passengers requesting wheelchair accessible taxis were required to pay a $35 fee. The taxi driver and the taxi company…
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