This broad definition is meant to ensure that every person with a disability is protected. The Act also protects people who have a personal connection with a person with a disability like relatives, ...

The Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT) is an international agreement aimed at preventing torture and cruel, ...

Dr Cody's career teaching Australia's future lawyers spans over 25 years. As Dean of Law at Western Sydney University for 4.5 years, she was committed to making an impact in reflecting community ...

It covers all the basic rights that children need to do well, like having a home and a family, getting a good education, being able to access quality health care, being safe from harm, and having a ...

Explore publications by the Australian Human Rights Commission on how businesses can integrate human rights principles into their business practice. Explore publications by the Australian Human Rights ...

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Explore a fact sheet that outlines the discriminatory attitudes and behaviours older people can experience in the workplace and the community. The growth in the number of older Australians provides ...

Discover a series of online educational resources that explore the impact the Magna Carta has had on our human rights and freedoms in Australia. Magna Carta has had an enduring legacy that has shaped ...

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Robynne Quiggin was the Deputy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner from 1 August 2016 to 9 February 2017. Robynne is a Wiradjuri lawyer and has worked across legal and ...

Learn how to create an inclusive learning environment for children and how to respond to discrimination. This is a toolkit for early childhood educators on cultural diversity and responding to ...