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Since the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) came into force in March 1993 complaints to the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (the Commission) have shown significant inconsistencies between anti-discrimination law and current building law in Australia .

2011 Immigration detention at Villawood Summary of observations from visit to immigration detention facilities at Villawood Download in PDF [1.06 MB] Download in Word [5.6 MB] DIAC response to the report Photos Contents PART A: Introductory sections 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Immigration detention: the national context 4 Overview: immigration detention at Villawood PART B: Key concerns…

2011 Immigration detention in Leonora Summary of observations from visit to immigration detention facility in Leonora Download in PDF [68 KB] Download in Word [3.3 MB] DIAC response to the report Photos Contents PART A: Introductory sections 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Overview: immigration detention in Leonora PART B: Key concerns about immigration detention in Leonora 4 Mandatory…

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Ismaع - Listen Home || Independent Research || Strategies Document || Audio Resources || Media Pack || Consultations Table of Contents Foreword Executive Summary Chapter 1: Background Chapter 2: Experiences of discrimination, vilification & prejudice Chapter 3: Impacts and responses Chapter 4: Current Strategies Chapter 5: Future Strategies Appendices Table of Contents Foreword Executive…

Submissions are invited on issues of Freedom of Religion and Belief in the 21st Century in Australia. In particular we are interested in your responses to any or all of the questions in the Discussion Paper, as well as any other issues of concern.

Human Rights Brief No. 3 Freedom of Religion and Belief By ratifying the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) in 1980 Australia has undertaken to respect and protect freedom of religion and belief. This number covers Sources of the right to freedom of religion and belief Scope of 'religion and belief' Religious freedom for children Religious expression Discrimination…

Human Rights Brief No. 4 Lawful Limits on Fundamental Freedoms Sources 1. Provided by law 2. A lawful objective 3. Necessary 4. Non-discriminatory 5. Exceptional Limitations in Australian law Select bibliography Click here to view the Practioner Checklist Many fundamental freedoms are guaranteed by international human rights law. They include the freedoms of expression, movement and choice…

The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth): its application to religious freedom and the right to non-discrimination in employment This is an information paper only. It is intended to provide general guidance. It is not a legally binding document and is not a substitute for independent legal advice. It is limited to the role and function of the Human Rights and Equal

Stories of discrimination experienced by the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex community October 2007 Click here to download in PDF 67KB Click here to download in WORD 151KB 1. What is this paper about? In 2006, the Commission conducted a National Inquiry into discrimination against people in same-sex relationships regarding access to financial and work-related entitlements…

On the 26 November the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth released its report of an inquiry into homelessness legislation. The inquiry followed the federal government’s release, on 21 December 2008, of its White Paper, The Road Home: A National Approach to Reducing Homelessness. In the White Paper, the government pledged to ‘enact new legislation…

Homelessness is a Human Rights Issue (2008) Download Word (60 kb) Contents 1. Homelessness is about human rights 2. What is homelessness? 3. What are some of the causes of homelessness? 4. How many people are affected by homelessness? 5. Who is affected by homelessness? 5.1 Indigenous people are disproportionately affected by homelessness 5.2 Women are significantly affected by homelessness…

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back to the Commission's National Human Rights Consultation pages Toolkit and information sheets This Consultation Toolkit was prepared to help individuals and community sector organisations participate in the National Human Rights Consultation. The Toolkit focuses on why Australia should adopt a Human Rights Act. Consultation toolkit Let’s Talk ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Rights – National Human Rights…

Discussion Paper: Living Wills Published 1998 The Commission is currently not undertaking work directly in relation to living wills, This page is maintained for historical interest. Submissions in response to this paper are also available on line Contents Introduction Proposed purpose Where should comments be sent What is a 'Living Will'? Reasons for discussing living wills Status of living…

Note:This paper was issued by the Commonwealth Attorney-General's Department. It is reproduced here on the Commission's World Wide Web site for the convenience of users. This paper is issued as received by the Commission on 15 October 1996.

Thanks to Chris Law, Daryle Gardiner-Bonneau, Ash Donaldson, David Hobbs, Lloyd Walker, Jane Bringolf, Luisa Ferronato, Margaret Brown, Tony Starkey, Greg Killeen, James Tobias, Jane Berliss-Vincent, James Mueller, Judith Dixon, Jason White, Robert Pedlow, Amanda Tink and Vivien Palcic.

Copyright and Print Disability :Frequently Asked Questions See also: media release on copyright changes (May 2006) Version 1.2 October 2004 1. Introduction This list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) has been compiled by a committee established by the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (the Commission) that included representatives from government, the publishing industry, and copyright