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Commission - General
27 November 2015Book pageThe need for better engagement - Year in review
1.1 Introduction In last year’s Social Justice and Native Title Report, I raised concerns about the changes resulting from the 2014-15 Budget and the restructure to Indigenous Affairs through the Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS). Despite initial concerns about how these changes would impact our communities, I indicated that the streamlining of programs and the move away from a ‘one size… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
14 December 2012Book pageDIAC response to 2008 Immigration detention report - Summary of Observations following the Inspection of Mainland Immigration Detention Report
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) welcomes the release of the 2008 Immigration Detention Report by the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and acknowledges the important independent scrutiny of the immigration system provided by the AHRC. -
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) … -
Race Discrimination
9 April 2024WebpageRace Discrimination
Learn about racism, its impact, and how to combat it. Take action to build communities where people of all cultures and backgrounds feel safe, respected and included. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2004 : Chapter 3 : Looking Forward - A Policy Approach to Native Title
Chapter 3 : Looking Forward - A Policy Approach to Native Title Public sector reform - a whole of government approach Whole of government and the administration of Indigenous affairs Native Title Policy - A New Direction The Principles - a whole of government approach Endnotes The framework of principles presented in chapter 2 of this Report puts the economic and social development of the -
Childrens Rights
4 August 2022Media ReleaseNational day spotlights culture and rights of First Nations children
Celebrating and showcasing the lives of First Nations children is the focus of today’s National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children’s Day. With the theme this year of ‘My Dreaming, My Future’, the day also provides a valuable opportunity to reflect on how Australians can work together to improve a range of health, social and human rights outcomes for young First Nations people -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmission - Inquiry into Paid Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave (2008)
Inquiry into Paid Maternity, Paternity and Parental Leave Submission of the Australian Human Rights Commission to the Productivity Commission 24 November 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Ph. (02) 9284 9600 Download Word Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 The Commission’s work in this area 5… -
Disability Rights
18 August 2015PublicationReflections - first 5 years of the Disability Discrimination Act
As I reach the end of my appointment as the first Disability Discrimination Commissioner, and in the light of proposed structural and funding changes to the Commission, I am drawn to reflect upon the theory and practice, challenges and developments, lessons and achievements, of the first five years of operation of the Disability Discrimination Act, and to look towards directions for the next five… -
Education14 December 2012Webpage
Human Rights Explained: The International Bill of Rights
The International Bill of Human Rights is made up of various declarations and conventions that articulate and protect universal human rights.