The Suspension and Reinstatement of the RDA and Special Measures in the NTER

The Suspension and Reinstatement of the RDA and Special Measures in the NTER

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• Summary
• 1. Background: suspension of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) (RDA) under the NTER Legislation
• 2. Proposed change in the 2009 Welfare Reform Bill
• 3. The Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry into the 2009 Welfare Reform Bill
• 4. The 2010 Welfare Reform Act
• 5. Conclusion: outstanding issues since the 2010 Act
• 6. Postscript
• Annexure A Special measures and application of discrimination law to NTER legislation
• Annexure B Objects clauses dealing with special measures

Annexure B: Objects clauses dealing with special measures

Northern Territory National Emergency Response Act 2007 (Cth)

6A       Object of Part

The object of this Part is to enable special measures to be taken to reduce alcohol related harm in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory.

30A     Object of Part

The object of this Part is to enable special measures to be taken to:

• (a)       improve the delivery of services in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory; and
• (b)       promote economic and social development in those communities.

91A Object of Part

• (1)       The object of this Part is to enable special measures to be taken for the purpose of promoting food security for certain Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory.
• (2)       In particular, this Part is intended to enhance the contribution made by community stores in the Northern Territory to achieving food security for certain Indigenous communities.

Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995

98A     Main object of Part

The main object of this Part is to enable special measures to be taken to protect children living in Indigenous communities in the Northern Territory from being exposed to prohibited material.