Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social justice
“The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission was established in 1986 by an act of federal Parliament. We are an independent statutory organisation and report to the federal Parliament through the Attorney-General. HREOC is leading the promotion and protection of human rights in Australia by:
•Making Human Rights values part of everyday life and language
•Empowering all people to understand and exercise their human rights
•Working with individuals, community, business and government to inspire action
•Keeping government accountable to national and international human rights standards
•Securing an Australian Charter of Rights.
HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (HREOC)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social justice
“The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission was established in 1986 by an act of federal Parliament. We are an independent statutory organisation and report to the federal Parliament through the Attorney-General. HREOC is leading the promotion and protection of human rights in Australia by:
•Making Human Rights values part of everyday life and language
•Empowering all people to understand and exercise their human rights
•Working with individuals, community, business and government to inspire action
•Keeping government accountable to national and international human rights standards
•Securing an Australian Charter of Rights.