Australian Human Rights Commission
Annual Report 2021–22
The Partnership has been requested to now develop portfolio-level quantitative
and qualitative reports to look at why the pay gap and equity differences occur
within the AFP. The Partnership team has also provided best practice advice on
areas of inclusion and diversity in key areas the AFP has been working on.
Commission personnel offer specialised advice and guidance, and work in an
integrated manner with the internal AFP team.
Accessible Housing Project
Building on the 2021 report, Adaptable housing for people with disability in
Australia, the Commission, through Disability Discrimination Commissioner
Dr Ben Gauntlett, continued its partnership with the Faculty of Monash Art,
Design & Architecture (MADA) to exhibit the research outcomes of the Housing
Modifications Research Project.
This reporting period the project supported research led teaching units for MADA
students relating to human rights in the context of housing, universal and
accessible design. A RetroFit Kit exhibition was held in March 2022 where MADA
students showcased a true scale adaption of a house built for Commissioner
Gauntlett. One of the key outcomes of the project was the introduction of
mandatory minimum accessibility standards through the National Building
Construction Code, an effective means for increasing the availability of housing
which meets the needs of all Australians 2.
Child Rights Impact Assessment Tool
In collaboration with UNICEF Australia, the Children’s Rights team, led by National
Children’s Commissioner Anne Hollonds, developed a Child Rights Impact
Assessment (CRIA) tool for policymakers and legislators to use when assessing
the potential impacts of policies and legislation on the rights and wellbeing of
children.
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Pictures of the model house and exhibition opening can be found here:
https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/publications/retrofit-kitexhibition-2022.
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