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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012PublicationIndigenous Deaths in Custody:
A Report prepared by the Office of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Webpage
Indigenous Internaional Rights: International scrutiny of Indigenous rights in Australia
Explore Indigenous international rights. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Webpage
Indigenous International Rights: UN mechanisms for the recognition of Indigenous rights
Learn about Indigenous international rights at the UN. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Webpage
Indigenous International Rights: Progressing Indigenous Rights at the International Level
Explore Indigenous international rights. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Project
Constitution reform to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the nations Constitution
The last few years have seen a growing feeling that the Constitution needs to be brought up to date to reflect the reality of Australia in the 21st century. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Project
Close the Gap: Indigenous Health Campaign
Working together to achieve health and life expectation equality for Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Project
Northern Territory ‘Emergency Response’ intervention
Explore publications, speeches and media releases by the Human Rights Commission related to the Northern Territory' Emergency Response' intervention. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to the United Nations on the Rights of Indigenous Children
Explore a submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child for their Day of General Discussion on the Rights of Indigenous Children. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Project
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Declaration is the most comprehensive tool we have available to advance and protect the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I use the Declaration as my guide as Social Justice Commissioner. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Project
Native Title
Native title is a property right which reflects a relationship to land which is the very foundation of Indigenous religion, culture and well-being. The non-discriminatory protection of native title is a recognised human right. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Reports
Under the Native Title Act 1993, the Social Justice Commissioner is required to prepare a Native Title Report each year for federal Parliament. Through these reports the Commissioner gives a human rights perspective on native title issues and advocates for practical co-existence between Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups in using land. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Publication
Get the Facts - Know your rights
Get the Facts - Know your rights Discrimination and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women FACT SHEETS 1: What is Discrimination 2: Discrimination and Having a Baby 3: Pregnancy and Getting a Job 4: Pregnancy and Casual and Temporary Employees 5: Pregnancy Discrimination in Education 6: Sickness and Pregnancy 7: Health and Safety for Pregnant Workers 8: Maternity and Parental Leave 9:…