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14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2002: Implications of Miriuwung Gajerrong & Wilson v Anderson
The reasoning of the High Court in Wilson v Anderson [1] and Miriuwung Gajerrong [2] provides a comprehensive analysis of the operation of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cwlth) (‘NTA’). It is detailed and legally complex. In discussing NSW crown land legislation, Justice Kirby made the following observation about the NTA and the native title system: -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee
SUBMISSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION TO THE SENATE LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL LEGISLATION COMMITTEE ON THE AUSTRALIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION LEGISLATION BILL 2003 You can also access: Summary of HREOC's Submission on to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee on the Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Bill 2003 Opening Statement by Prof… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the effectiveness of the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth) in eliminating discrimination and promoting gender equality (2008)
(1) Support a two-stage inquiry process for the SDA, with some amendments made now to the existing law (Recommendations), and the rest completed within three (3) years (Options for Reform) -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Annual Report 2003-2004 : Appendices
Learn about the appendices from the 2003-2004 annual report. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: CEO
For the purposes of this Act, a person (discriminator) discriminates against another person (aggrieved person) on the ground of a disability of the aggrieved person if the discriminator requires the aggrieved person to comply with a requirement or condition: -
14 December 2012Book page
It's About Time - Chapter 8
8.1 Introduction 8.2 The universal nature of care 8.3 Support for carers combining paid work and caring 8.4 Supporting the diverse needs of carers 8.5 Government provision of formal care for older people 8.6 Greater availability of formal care to meet growing need 8.7 Specialist disability services 8.8 Conclusion -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
10 April 2013PublicationDraft guidelines: Ensuring income management measures compliancy
Draft guidelines for ensuring income management measures are compliant with the Racial Discrimination Act Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Key questions checklist 2.1 Does the income management measure ensure equality before the law? 2.2 Does implementation of the measure involve discrimination? ‘Direct discrimination’: s 9(1) ‘Indirect discrimination’: s 9(1A) 2.3 Is the measure a … -
Commission - General
4 November 2016Webpage2016 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
2016 Human Rights Awards winners announced here 2016 Human Rights Awards Finalists Human Rights Medal - sponsored by LexisNexis The Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in Australia. The medal has a rich history of prestigious winners. Pat Anderson AO * WINNER Ms Anderson is an Alyawarre woman, whose mother…