Speeches on Racial Discrimination Issues

Speeches on Racial Discrimination Issues

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[ Year: 2011 : 2010 : 2009 : 2008 : 2007: 2006 : 2005 : 2004 : 2002 : 2001 : 2000 : 1998 : 1997 ]

2012

• Launch of the Mental Health Impacts of Racial Discrimination in Victorian Aboriginal Communities Report
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Congress Lowitja, Melbourne, 14 November 2012
• Racial equality and social cohesion in Australia- building a future together
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Ethnic Communities Council of Queensland (ECCQ) Multicultural Summit 2012, Brisbane, 29 October 2012
• Launch of the Principles to promote and protect the human rights of international students
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Australian International Education Conference, Melbourne, 4 October 2012
• Agenda for Racial Equality
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Address to the National Press Club, Canberra, 29 August 2012
• Launch of the National Anti Racism Strategy - Opening Comments
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Melbourne, 24 August 2012
• Racial Equality – Myth or Possibility?
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Opening address – Unity in Diversity Conference 2012, Townsville, 16 August 2012
• International Understanding
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Foundation Dinner, University of New South Wales, 20 July 2012
• Woman of Faith Dinner ‘Unity from Diversity’
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Lidcombe, 8 July 2012
• Settlement Council of Australia conference
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Adelaide, June 2012
• Talking about racism: Equality and social cohesion in Australia
  Centre for Public Policy, University of Melbourne speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Canberra, 21 March 2012
• What role do I have to address racism?
  Harmony day speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Canberra, 21 March 2012
  Brotherhood of St Laurence - Stepping Stones programme graduation
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Melbourne, 8 March 2012
• Racism exists in Australia – are we doing enough to address it?
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Queensland University of Technology, 16 February 2012
• Australian Identity.
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, University of Melbourne Public Policy Dinner, 26 January 2012

2011

• Race Relations in Contemporary Australia
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Presentation to the AGM of the Executive Council of Australian Jewry, 27 November 2011
• Key note: Federation of Ethnic Communities Council of Australia Conference
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Australian International Education Conference, 12 October 2011
• Panel: International Education and Human Rights
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Australian International Education Conference, 12 October 2011
• Preventing Racism to Build a Cohesive Society
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, National Social Cohesion Conference, 10 October 2011
• Keynote speech by Race Discrimination Commissioner Dr Helen Szoke at International Year for People of African Descent Conference
  Speech by Dr Helen Szoke, Race Discrimination Commissioner, International Year for People of African Descent Conference, 30 September 2011
• I’m not racist, but...: Zero tolerance or zero acknowledgement?
  Address by Graeme Innes AM, Race and Disability Discrimination Commissioner,
  National Press Club, Canberra, 9 August 2011
• Key note: Global standards & protocol for the rights of international students in Australia
  Address by Graeme Innes AM, Race and Disability Discrimination Commissioner,
  Building an International Education Strategy conference, Melbourne, 19 July 2011
• Developing a culture of human rights: AIESEC Initiate the Future Conference, Graeme Innes AM, Race and Disability Discrimination Commissioner, University of Queensland, 1 July 2011
• Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities Conference
  Speech by Graeme Innes AM, Race and Disability Discrimination Commissioner,
  Melbourne, 12 May 2011
• Launch of Freedom of Religion and Belief in the 21st Century
  Speech by Graeme Innes AM, Race and Disability Discrimination Commissioner,
  Canberra, 21 March 2011

2010

• Opening Speech, Equal Dialogues forum
  Speech by Graeme Innes AM, Race and Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Sydney, 7 December 2010
• Springvale Community Aid and Advice Bureau AGM
  Speech by Graeme Innes AM, Race and Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Springvale Community Aid and Advice Bureau, Springvale, Vic, 24 November 2010
• Annual General Meeting of Death in Custody Watch Committee (WA) Inc
  Speech by Graeme Innes AM, Race and Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Outcare Offices, East Perth, WA, 5 November 2010
• Megan Sassi lecture: “How we can work together to combat Racism”
  Speech by Graeme Innes AM, Race and Disability Discrimination Commissioner, State Library Theatre, Perth Cultural Precinct, Northbridge, Perth, WA, 4 November 2010
• Advocacy on Disability in Ethnic Communities (ADEC) DVD launch "Can I do it my way"
  Speech by Graeme Innes AM, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Melbourne, 7 September 2010
• Commissioner appears before CERD Committee at the UN
  Speech by Graeme Innes AM, Race Discrimination Commissioner, CERD Committee, Geneva, 11 August 2010

2009

• Getting back to basics: putting racial equality back on the national agenda,
  speech by Graeme Innes AM, Race Discrimination Commissioner, FECCA 2009 Conference, Victoria, 29 October 2009
• Launch of the human rights and cultural diversity e-forum
  speech by Graeme Innes AM, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Customs House, Sydney, 16 October 2009
• Freedom of Religion and Belief in a Multicultural Democracy:
  an inherent contradiction or an achievable human right?
  paper by Tom Calma and Conrad Gershevitch, Unity in Diversity Conference, 13-15 August 2009
• Macquarie University Diversity Awards
  speech by Graeme Innes AM, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Macquarie University, Sydney, 3 August 2009
• Research hopes to offer insight into experiences of African Australians,
  speech by Commissioner Calma, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Melbourne, 16 March 2009
• Indigenous Issues in the Durban Review,
  speech by Commissioner Calma, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Melbourne, 20 February 2009

2008

• Like oil and water? The intersection of freedom of religion and belief with human rights, speech delivered by Commissioner Calma, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Canberra, 17 September 2008.
• Keynote speech to the International Unity in Diversity Conference speech delivered by Commissioner Calma, Race Discrimination Commissioner, Townsville, 14 August 2008.
• Human Rights, Multiculturalism and Indigenous Rights, speech delivered by Commissioner Calma, Race Discrimination Commissioner at the Multicultural Development Association,
  Reconciliation Strategy Launch, Brisbane, 30 July 2008.
• Social Inclusion for New and Emerging Communities, speech delivered by Commissioner Calma, National Race Discrimination Commissioner at the “Making a Difference” Social Inclusion for New and Emerging Communities Conference, Adelaide, 26 June 2008.

2007

• Racism in a Global Context delivered by Margaret Donaldson, Director of Race Discrimination Unit, on behalf of the Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner, Tom Calma at the National Conference, Western Australia, on 9 November 2007
• Unlocking Doors Project, speech delivered by Commissioner Calma, National Race Discrimination Commissioner at the International counter-terrorism conference, Melbourne, 16 October 2007.
• Addressing Racism in Australia: Accentuating the Positive and Eliminating the Negative (But don’t forget about Mr In-Between) - Paper delivered by Margaret Donaldson, Director of the Race Discrimination Unit, on behalf of the Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner, Tom Calma at the 12th International Metropolis Conference, Melbourne, on 11 October 2007. The Metropolis Conference was an international gathering of community organisations, government agencies and academics to discuss research, policy and practice on migration, diversity, economic growth and social cohesion.
• Shaping the Future - Speech by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Tom Calma. 21 September 2007
• Launch of Multiculturalism position paper Speech by Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner Tom Calma at State Library of NSW 17 August 2007
• Multiculturalism, a measure of justice - Speech by Tom Calma, Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner delivered at the Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia's national congress 2007 in Hobart, Tasmania, on 30 July 2007. FECCA Congress 2007 was a conference to discuss Australian multiculturalism and cultural diversity. It was attended by community members, community organisations and government agencies and ministers.
• Australian Partnership of Religious Organizations (APRO) National Inter-Faith Forum Speech by Conrad Gershevitch, Director of HREOC's Education and Partnerships Section, Race Discrimination Unit, on behalf of the Race Discrimination Commissioner, Tom Calma, Sydney, 18 June 2007
• Eliminating Racism: Valuing Diversity Conference (21 March 2007) Presented by Margaret donaldson, director of the Race Discriminaton Unit, HREOC on behalf of the Race Discrimination Commissioner, Tom Calma
• 'Australian Muslim Women: participating in positive social change' Speech by Omeima Sukkarieh, Acting Senior Policy Research Officer, HREOC to the Muslim Women's Welfare of Australia (MWWA) 'Understanding Muslim Women' Forum, Sydney, 8 March 2007

2006

• "Freedom of Expression, Censorship and Race Relations"
  Speech by Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner Tom Calma at International Day of the Imprisoned Writer, State Library of Adelaide,15 November 2006
• "When do I stop being a refugee?" The Journey of Citizenship and Community Inclusiveness
  Speech by Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner Tom Calma at Refugee Week, Adelaide,18 October 2006
• "What does Australia need to do for cultural competence to flourish?"
  Speech by Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner Tom Calma to the Cultural Competencies Conference, 8 September 2006
• 'Cronulla - could it happen here?: Managing racial conflict and building community'
  Speech by Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner Tom Calma at Local Government New Zealand conference, Wellington, New Zealand, 17 - 19 July 2006
• 'Responding to Cronulla: Rethinking Multiculturalism'
  Speech by Race Discrimination Commissioner Tom Calma at a national symposium Responding to Cronulla: Rethinking Multiculturalism organised by Griffith University and the University of Queensland, Brisbane, 21 February 2006

2005

• ‘Human Rights: Recognising and Protecting Diversity' Speech by Tom Calma, Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner at the Federation of Ethnic Communities Councils of Australia ‘Transformations: Culture and the Environment in Human Development' Conference, Canberra, February 2005

2004

• Implications of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 with reference to state and territory liquor licensing legislation' Speech by Tom Calma Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner at the 34^th Australasian Liquor Licensing Authorities Conference, 28 October 2004.
• 'HREOC, the Ismaع project, the law and beyond' Speech by Tom Calma Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner, Sydney, 21 August 2004 Australian Muslim Community Educational Day Speech for the Australian - Middle East Council (AMEC) Public Meeting.
• Launch of report of Ismaع project - National consultations on eliminating prejudice against Arab and Muslim Australians Speech by Dr William Jonas Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner, Sydney, 16 June 2004.
• Launch of report of Ismaع project - National consultations on eliminating prejudice against Arab and Muslim Australians Speech by Omeima Sukkarieh Community Liaison Officer Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission, Sydney, 16 June 2004.
• Reality of Anti-Muslim Prejudice in Australia Speech by Omeima Sukkarieh Community Liaison Officer, HREOC at a Forum Hosted by the University of Western Sydney, Bankstown, 21 May 2004.
• 'Reflections through the mirror of diversity - the Ismaع project and beyond' Speech by Omeima Sukkarieh Community Liaison Officer, HREOC at "DYNAMIC NEW INITIATIVES: ARE WE EQUAL IN YOUR EYES?", Islamic Women's Welfare Council of Victoria Launch of Poster, Melbourne, 22 July 2004.

2002

• A Multicultural Cocktail! Is Australia on the Rocks? Speech delivery by Dr William Jonas, AM, Newcastle, September 2002.
• Harmony Day Address, Rockdale City Council Speech delivery by Dr William Jonas, AM, Sydney, March 2002.

• Lying in State: the state of Australian tolerance in 2001 Speech delivery by Dr William Jonas, AM, at the launch of "Courage to Care", Wagga Wagga, November 2002.
• Challenges for National Human Rights Institutions: human rights education, media and racismSpeech delivery by Dr William Jonas, AM, Sydney, July 2002.
• Procedures and remedies for dealing with complaints of racial discrimination and vilification
• Speech delivery by Dr William Jonas, AM, Copenhagen, April 2002.
• Elements of a global alliance against racism: The roles and responsibilities of human rights treaty bodies, national human rights institutions and other relevant institutions Speech delivery by Dr William Jonas, AM, Sydney, September 2002.
• Racial Vilification and the Limits of Free Expression Speech delivery by Dr William Jonas, AM, Sydney, July 2002.
• Racism and the fourth estate: free speech at what cost? Speech delivery by Dr William Jonas, AM, to the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institutions, Sydney, August 2002.

2001

• Speech to FECCA Workshop on Multiculturalism Speech delivery by Dr William Jonas, AM, to the FECCA Workshop on Multiculturalism, Sydney, October 2001.
• Statement to the World Conference Against Racism under Agenda Item 9 Speech delivery by Dr William Jonas, AM,
• National human rights institutions and human rights treaty bodies Speech delivery by Dr William Jonas, AM,
• Civil society and racism: A national summit on racism Speech delivery by Dr William Jonas, AM, May 2001.
• Setting the Scene Speech delivery by Dr William Jonas, AM, February 2001.

2000

• Towards the World Conference against Racism Speech delivery by Dr William Jonas, AM, to the Fifth Annual Meeting Of The Asia Pacific Forum Of National Human Rights Institutions, August, 2000.

1998

• Launch of the 'Race for Business' Employment Package Speech delivery by Zita Antonios, Sydney, August 1998.
• Launch of Wentworth Area Health Services'- Preventing Racial Harassment & Discrimination Guide Speech delivery by Zita Antonios, Sydney, July 1998.
• "Is Australia a Racist Nation?" Speech delivery by Zita Antonios, Sydney, July 1998.
• Human Rights and Multiculturalism Speech delivery by Zita Antonios, Sydney, March 1998.

1997

• Native Title and the Racial Discrimination Act Speech delivery by Zita Antonios, to the Ethnic Community Council’s Forum on Native Title, October and November 1997.
• Embracing the Challenge of Changing Times Speech delivery by Zita Antonios, to the Ethnic Community Council’s Forum on Native Title, Hobart, October 1997.
• Managing Diversity Speech delivery by Zita Antonios, to the Women Management and Industrial Relations Conference, July 1997.
• Seminar on Racial Discrimination Speech delivery by Zita Antonios, to Equal Opportunity Practitioners in Higher Education, University of Western Australia, Perth, March 1997.
• Establishing a Voice for Migrant and Refugee Women Speech delivery by Zita Antonios, to the Ethnic Communities Council, Victoria, March 1997.