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WEBThe Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is an independent third party which investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights breaches. Human rights recognise the inherent value of each person, regardless of background, where we live, what we look like, what we think or what we ...
About - Australian Human Rights Commission
WEBThe Commission is Australia’s National Human Rights Institution. We investigate and conciliate discrimination and human rights complaints. Our complaints process is free and confidential and allows individuals to resolve disputes quickly and effectively. We advocate to government and others for human rights to be considered in laws and policy ...
Statistics about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People
WEB78,600 – Victoria. 52,000 – South Australia. 33,800 – Tasmania. 9,500 – Australian Capital Territory. 76,700 – Northern Territory [3] The Northern Territory has the highest proportion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people relative to total population size (30.8%). [4] Area. 38% live in Major cities.
Statistics on cultural and racial diversity | Australian Human Rights ...
WEBCultural and racial diversity in Australia. Over 29% of Australia's population was born overseas and 48% of Australians have a parent born overseas. [2] It is estimated that before British colonisation, over 250 First Nations languages and 800 dialects were in use. [3] More than 1 in 5 Australians speak a language other than English at home. [4]
What is the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
WEBThe Universal Declaration begins by recognising that. "the inherent dignity of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world". It declares that human rights are universal – to be enjoyed by all people, no matter who they are or where they live. The Universal Declaration includes civil and ...
What is bullying? | Australian Human Rights Commission
WEBHarassing someone based on their race, sex, religion, gender or a disability. Intentionally and repeatedly hurting someone physically. Intentionally stalking someone. Taking advantage of any power over someone else like a Prefect or a Student Representative. Bullying can happen anywhere.
Home | Racism. It Stops With Me
WEBRacism. It Stops With Me is a national campaign that provides tools and resources to help people and organisations learn about racism and take action to create change. The campaign invites us to ask ourselves important questions about the role of racism in shaping society, the way we see ourselves and how we interact with one another. To explore these questions and find out more information ...
Legislation - Australian Human Rights Commission
WEBLegislation. There are Federal laws to protect people from discrimination and from breaches of their human rights. The Australian Human Rights Commission have responsibilities under these laws to investigate and conciliate complaints of discrimination and human rights breaches. The following links provide information about the laws that protect ...
What is racism? | Australian Human Rights Commission
WEBDefinition of racism. Racism is the process by which systems and policies, actions and attitudes create inequitable opportunities and outcomes for people based on race. Racism is more than just prejudice in thought or action. It occurs when this prejudice – whether individual or institutional – is accompanied by the power to discriminate against, oppress or limit the rights of others.
The history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples …
WEBThere is a long history of First Nations people advocating for the right to representation and participation in decisions that affect them. The events listed are a selection of moments in history when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have taken action to call for large-scale change by Australian governments to realise their Indigenous rights, demonstrating the history leading to ...