Models which account for the circumstances under which different bystander responses occur have been evolving since the 1970s, especially in the fields of criminology and social psychology. The notion ...

Violence against women continues to be one of the most prevalent human rights abuses in Australia, and around the world. One in three women in Australia will experience violence in her lifetime and ...

The Declaration is the most comprehensive tool we have available to advance and protect the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I use the Declaration as my guide as Social Justice ...

Learn about the international treaty designed to prevent torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment in places of detention. how OPCAT works to prevent mistreatment in places of ...

Human rights are a set of principles concerned with equality and fairness. Ideas about human rights and responsibilities have been an important part of all societies through history. Today there are ...

Everyone has the right to be free from sexual harassment, including at work. Knowing your rights when it comes to the law can help protect yourself and others from different types of harassment and ...

The AIATSIS Code of Ethics for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research is informed by recognition and respect for the rights of Indigenous peoples to be fully engaged in any processes, projects ...

advertising jobs recruitment and selection processes decisions about training transfer and promotion opportunities terms, conditions and termination of employment. Examples could include: insisting ...

Meeting the standards and guidelines discussed in this document will help organisations to meet their obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act. They are the minimum organisations should aim ...

The positive duty is a legal obligation introduced into the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) in December 2022. It applies to ‘persons conducting a business or undertaking’ and 'employers'. These duty ...

Sexual harassment in the workplace is a persistent and pervasive problem in Australia and elsewhere, demanding new and creative responses.[1] One significant area that may inform prevention and ...

This report by the Australian Human Rights Commission tells the stories of Australians who were impacted by Australia's COVID-19 pandemic response measures and asks how human rights can be better ...