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14 December 2012Book page
Human rights - what do I need to know? (2008)
All Australians have human rights. Human rights are universal: they are for everyone, everywhere, everyday. Human rights are based on values such as freedom, equality and dignity and seek to protect our quality of life. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Social Justice Report 2002: Self-determination - the freedom to 'live well'
Social Justice Report 2002 back to contents Chapter 2: Self-determination - the freedom to 'live well' Self-determination and the politics of symbolism (Re-)Defining self-determination a) Do Indigenous peoples have a right to self-determination? b) What is Indigenous self-determination? c) Summary - Defining Indigenous self-determination The Governments approach to self-determination a) … -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Annual Report 2003-2004 : Chapter 2: Human rights education and promotion
Gain insights on human rights education and promotion from the 2003-2004 annual report. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2008-2009: Milestones
I have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of the Australian Human Rights Commission for the period ending 30 June 2009, pursuant to section 45 of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. The report has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of section 70 of the Public Service Act 1999. -
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
Annual Report 06-07: Chapter 2 - Human Rights Education and Promotion
Uncover detailed insights on human rights education and promotion from the 2006-07 annual report. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Independent review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (2009)
Submission by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner to Mr Allan Hawke in response to the Independent review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 19 December 2008 – extension granted to 30 January 2009 Download PDF Download Word Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Scope of the Act 4.1 The Objects of the… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Water Amendment Bill 2008
Inquiry into the Water Amendment Bill 2008 Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Standing Committee 7 November 2008 Download in Word [294KB] Download in PDF [71KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Scope and Intent of the Bill 5 The Indigenous peoples of the Murray Darling 5.1 Indigenous Peoples’… -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2003 : Chapter 1
Chapter 1: Native title and the right to development The right to development Non-discriminatory Development Participatory Development Culture and Development Development that realises economic, social and cultural rights Self-Determined Development Sustainable Development A sustainable development framework for native title negotiations Sustainable Development Relies on an Effective Process… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Native Title Amendment (Reform) Bill 2011
Native Title Amendment (Reform) Bill 2011 Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee 12 August 2011 Download in Word Download in PDF Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Creating a just and fair native title system 5 The Native Title Amendment (Reform) Bill 2011 5.1 Consistency with the Declaration 5.2 -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Independent Interim Report on CEDAW
Independent Interim Report on CEDAW Australian Human Rights Commission Report To The Committee On The Elimination Of All Forms Of Discrimination Against Women 31 August 2012 Download in PDF [109 KB] Download in Word [459 KB] Contents 1 Introduction 2 Recommendations 3 Violence against women 3.1 National Plan 3.2 Domestic and family violence 3.3 Sexual harassment 3.4 Violence against…