In its response to the ACL questionnaire used to compile the voting guide, the Liberals ruled out suspending commonwealth anti-discrimination laws in the lead-up to the same-sex marriage plebiscite.
The government of Puerto Rico and the Justice Department's Civil Rights division on Wednesday formalized a sweeping agreement meant to overcome a history of discrimination, violence and corruption in the commonwealth's Police Department.
Perhaps the most extraordinary story he tells is that of Precious McKenzie, the 4ft 10in weightlifter who rose from abject poverty, abuse and discrimination in South Africa to win four Commonwealth golds from 1966 to 1978 and become a personal favourite of the Queen.
Some commentators argue these fundamental freedoms have not been adequately defended and that the independent Commonwealth agency I lead, the Australian Human Rights Commission, has emphasised anti-discrimination laws over the core freedoms that are vital to a robust democracy.
This week the Commonwealth governments agreed to press ahead with a bill ending discrimination against women in the succession to the British throne.
All Commonwealth realms have agreed to press ahead with a bill ending discrimination against women in the succession to the British throne.
The charter, agreed by all Commonwealth heads of government last December, will also endorse new legislation ending discrimination against women in the line of succession to the British throne.
A Downing Street spokeswoman said last night: "The Commonwealth Charter, agreed by all Commonwealth members, explicitly states that we are opposed to all forms of discrimination, and it is important that all members live up these values.
"This is the Commonwealth of Mass that in 1954 passed the first legislation around gender discrimination, and I think it's incredibly apt that we would be one of the first states here today to pass legislation to ensure that people are paid what they are worth," Baker told reporters after signing the bill.
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division and the government of Puerto Rico agreed Friday to sweeping changes to the commonwealth's large and troubled Police Department intended to help overcome a history of discrimination, violence and corruption.
