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14 December 2012WebpageMadrid - Expert Seminar on Indigenous Peoples - Specific issues relating to the administration of justice – Indigenous women; public order laws; mandatory sentencing schemes; and best practice for diversion of Indigenous juveniles.
Issue 2: Specific issues relating to the administration of justice – Indigenous women; public order laws; mandatory sentencing schemes; and best practice for diversion of Indigenous juveniles. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission of Australia Submission to the Expert seminar on Indigenous Peoples and the… -
14 December 2012Book page
2011 Immigration detention in Leonora
2011 Immigration detention in Leonora Summary of observations from visit to immigration detention facility in Leonora Download in PDF [68 KB] Download in Word [3.3 MB] DIAC response to the report Photos Contents PART A: Introductory sections 1 Introduction 2 Background 3 Overview: immigration detention in Leonora PART B: Key concerns about immigration detention in Leonora 4 Mandatory… -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained fact sheets
Explore essential fact sheets on human rights law, origins, philosophies, and treaties. Learn how human rights are promoted and protected globally. -
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14 December 2012WebpageSenate File Listing 1 July 2011 – 31 December 2011
FileId: 2007/63-2 Create Date 22-Jul-2011 Name: AGE DISCRIMINATION PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGN 2007 Title: PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION - SAGE CONTRACTING OUT FileId: 2009/21-3 Create Date 07-Oct-2011 Name: 2008 SPEECHES AND LECTURES Title: PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION - ATSISJU ADDRESSES (PRESENTATIONS) FileId: 2009/307-2 Create Date 07-Oct-2011 Name: INCOMING AND OUTGOING CORRESPONDENCE… -
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
HREOC Annual Report 2003-2004 : Chapter 5: Legal Services
The primary responsibilities of the Legal Section are to assist the President or their delegate in the preparation of notices and reports under the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth); to act as counsel or instructing solicitor for the Commission in interventions and amicus curiae matters; to assist the Commission in work arising from legislation or bills raising human… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Consolidation of Commonwealth Discrimination law
Consolidation of Commonwealth Discrimination law Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Attorney-General’s Department 06 December 2011 Download in PDF [110 KB] Download in Word [471 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Overall approach to the review 4 Meaning of Discrimination 4.1 Defining discrimination: A unified test (a) Separate and non-overlapping concepts of … -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012WebpageThe Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW): Sex Discrimination - International Activities
In signing CEDAW, Australia committed to foster a society that promotes policies, laws, organisations and attitudes that guarantee women equal rights as men. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Questions on Notice 13 May 2003
Questions on Notice arising from evidence given to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee's Reference on the Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Bill 2003 - HREOC's response, 13 May 2003 13 May 2003 Ms Louise Gell Acting Secretary Senate Legal and Constitutional Committee Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 Dear Ms Gell, Re: Questions on Notice arising from… -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Chapter 13
Superannuation is one of the main ways of saving for retirement. It is designed to provide financial security for individuals and their families in retirement; or when a person dies unexpectedly.