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Federal Discrimination Law 2016
2016
Federal Discrimination Law is produced by the Commission’s legal section and provides an overview of the federal unlawful discrimination laws and examines the significant issues that have arisen in...
Behme v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations)
Report into the right of the child to free primary education[2013] AusHRC 60
2013
BD v Queensland (Department of Community Safety)
Report into discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record[2013] AusHRC 61
2013
Ince v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship)
Report into arbitrary detention, the right to be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person and the right to be free from arbitrary interference with the family.[2013] AusHRC 62
2013
Paul family v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship)
Report into the best interests of the child and the right not to be subject to arbitrary or unlawful interference with the family[2013] AusHRC 63
2013
BB v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) [2012] AusHRC 58
BB v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship)Report into arbitrary detention and the right to be treated with humanity and with respect for the inherent dignity of the human person[2012] AusHRC 58Click here for BB media...
2013
Casenote: Haraksin v Murrays Australia Ltd (No 2) [2013] FCA 217
Court finds Murrays discriminated by failing to provide an accessible coach service
2013
DA v Commonwealth of Australia (Department Federal Police)
2012 DA v Commonwealth of Australia(Department Federal Police)Report into discrimination in employment on the basis of criminal record [2012] AusHRC 59
2013
Minister for Immigration and Citizenship v SZQRB [2013] FCAFC 33
Summary: The Full Court of the Federal Court restrained the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship from removing the applicant asylum seeker to Afghanistan until his claims for protection have been assessed according to law. The Court held that...
2013
Casenote: Monis v The Queen [2013] HCA 4
SUMMARY: Two sets of decisions issued last week by the High Court of Australia highlight the need for continuing discussion of options for improved legislative frameworks to protect freedom of expression and other human rights.
2013