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14 April 2015Book page
1 Social justice - Year in review
1.1 Introduction 1.2 Machinery of Government changes 1.3 The 2014 Budget 1.4 Leadership, representation and engagement 1.5 Constitutional recognition 1.6 Indigenous Jobs and Training Review 1.7 Closing the Gap 1.8 Stolen Generations 1.9 International developments 1.10 Australian Human Rights Commission complaints 1.11 Conclusion 1.1 Introduction At the beginning of this reporting period, we… -
14 December 2012Book page
WORKability 2: chapter 5
WORKability I: Barriers noted that one of the main impediments to the employment of people with disability lies in employer concerns about increased exposure to legal and financial risks related to occupational health and safety, disability discrimination and unfair dismissal laws. [1] -
14 December 2012Book page
Preventing Crime and Promoting Rights for Indigenous Young People with Cognitive Disabilities and Mental Health Issues Part 1
This report provides an investigation of early intervention and diversionary practices aimed at preventing offending behaviour in Indigenous young people with a cognitive disability[1] and/ or a mental health problem. It builds on our previous report, Indigenous young people with cognitive disabilities and the Australian juvenile justice system.[2] Specifically, it examines what is available for… -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 4 - Introduction: Social Justice Report 2009
Social Justice Report 2009 Chapter 4: Sustaining Aboriginal homeland communities back to contents 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Definition of homelands 4.3 History of the homelands movement 4.4 Funding for homelands 4.5 The viability of homelands 4.6 Conclusion 4.7 Recommendation 4.1 Introduction Homelands still belong to the people, we want to build homes on our land and live there. When we come to… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book pageChapter 3: Remote Indigenous education: Social Justice Report 2008
Back to Contents Social Justice Report 2008 Chapter 3: Remote Indigenous education Download in PDF Download in Word Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Setting the scene – the challenge of delivering a quality educational service in remote Australia 1 Remote Australia 2 Are education services available and accessible in remote Australia? 3 Are Indigenous students in remote Australia receiving… -
10 April 2015Book page
2 Background and framework for promotion and protection of human rights
2.1 Scope of international obligations 2.2 National framework 2.3 Equality before the law and non-discrimination 2.4 Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers 2.5 Right to life, liberty and security of the person 2.1 Scope of international obligations Australia prides itself on its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights and has announced its candidacy for election to the… -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2003 : Chapter 2 : Native Title Policy - State and Commonwealth profiles
Chapter 2: Native Title Policy - State and Commonwealth profiles New South Wales Northern Territory Queensland South Australia Tasmania Victoria Western Australia Commonwealth Human rights principles require that Indigenous people's relationships to land, based on traditional laws and customs, be given legal recognition and protection. International legal principles also recognise that… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2005 :
Social Justice Report 2005 Appendix 2 : Summary of each ATSIC Regional Plan back to contents Regional Map Victoria Binjirru Regional Plan 2004 - 2006 Tumbukka Regional Plan 2004 - 2006 New South Wales Binaal Billa Regional Council Strategic Plan 2004-2007 Kamilaroi Regional Council Regional Plan 2004-2007 Many Rivers Regional Council: Many Rivers Strategic Regional Plan 2005 - 2010 Murdi… -
14 December 2012Book page
WORKability 2: chapter 10
As discussed in Chapter 2 of this report, WORKability I: Barriers highlighted two specific areas for ongoing consultation with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, namely: