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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
2 May 2018Speech2018 Grace Vaughan Memorial Lecture, University of Western Australia
Acknowledgments Good evening everyone. I would like to acknowledge the Noongar people the custodians of this land, and all their elders, past, present and emerging. Yaningi warangira ngindaji yuwa muwayi ingirranggu, Wurundjeri yani U. Balangarri wadjirragali jarra ningi – gamali ngindaji yau muwayi nyirrami ngarri thangani. Yaningi miya ngindaji Muwayi ingga winyira ngarragi thangani… -
Commission – General
31 January 2013Webpage1995 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The 1995 Medal and Awards were presented at a ceremony in Melbourne at the Victorian Arts Centre on Human Rights Day, sunday 10 December. Human Rights Medal Winner: The Hon. Elzabeth Evatt AC Justice Elizabeth Evatt was presented with the Human Rights Medal, honouring her for her long and lauded track record in the pursuit of human rights including the protection of children and the ideals… -
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. -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 1: Towards a reconciled Australia: An agenda of hope - Social Justice Report 2010
I could tell you of heartbreak, hatred blind I could tell of crimes that shame mankind Of brutal wrongs and deeds malign Of rape and murder son of mine -
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. -
Race Discrimination
14 December 2012WebpageRacial Discrimination Act complaints : Conciliated Outcomes examples
Under the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 it is unlawful to do any act involving a distinction, exclusion, restriction or preference based on race, colour, descent, or national or ethnic origin which has the purpose or effect of nullifying or impairing the recognition, enjoyment or exercise, on equal footing, of any human right or fundamental freedom in the political, economic, social, cultural or… -
Rights and Freedoms
13 April 2015Book pageOur work plan for 2014-15
Priority: Human rights education and promotion We work to build awareness of rights and freedoms across the community, encouraging a culture of respect and responsibility that values dignity. To make this a reality, the Commission creates a range of community engagement and human rights education programs to engage with a broad cross-section of the community. We use tools such as social… -
Race Discrimination
19 September 2014Project
Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool
The Workplace Cultural Diversity Tool supports employers, managers, and HR personnel in promoting diversity and challenging racism at work. Try it now. -
14 December 2012Book page
What is the Racial Hatred Act?
Plain English guide to the Racial Hatred Act, which extends the coverage of the Racial Discrimination Act (RDA) to address racially offensive or abusive behaviour. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2001-2002: Chapter 4
The 2000 Social Justice Report is the second by Dr Jonas. It tabled in both houses of the federal Parliament on 28 March 2001. The theme of the report is reconciliation and human rights.