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14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2008-2009: Chapter 2
One of the Commission’s central functions is to undertake education programs that increase public awareness and generate discussion of human rights and anti-discrimination issues within Australia. -
14 December 2012Book page
2009 Immigration detention and offshore processing on Christmas Island
2009 Immigration detention and offshore processing on Christmas Island Download in Word [ 3.2 MB ] Download in PDF [ 905 KB ] DIAC response to the report Table of Contents PART A: Introductory sections 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Background 4.1 Conduct of visit 4.2 Purpose of visit 4.3 Relevant human rights standards 5 Snapshot: immigration detainees on Christmas Island 5.1… -
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14 December 2012WebpageInquiry into Australia’s agreement with Malaysia in relation to asylum seekers
Inquiry into Australia’s agreement with Malaysia in relation to asylum seekers Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Legal and Constitutional Affairs 14 September 2011 Download in PDF [497 KB] Download in Word [366 KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Summary 4 Recommendations 5 Detention of people awaiting transfer 6 Transfer to… -
14 December 2012Book page
Background paper: Immigration detention and visa cancellation under section 501 of the Migration Act (2010)
Under section 501 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) (Migration Act), a non-citizen’s visa may be cancelled if they do not satisfy the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship (the Minister) or the Minister’s delegate that they pass the ‘character test’. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006
Social Justice Report 2006 Back to Contents Appendix 1: Chronology of events relating to the administration of Indigenous affairs, 1 July 2005 – 30 June 2006 This appendix provides an overview of the main events with regard to the administration of Indigenous affairs to 30 June 2006. It commences with a summary table and is followed by a detailed description of each event. Date Event/summary…