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14 December 2012Book page
Justice: African Australians - Compendium (2010)
While feedback in relation to the legal system was actively sought throughout all of the consultations, a number of targeted consultation sessions with individuals and organisations specifically involved or engaged in the legal system were also undertaken. These included: -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2001: Appendix 2
Native title agreements are emerging as an important tool in defining the rights of native title holders over their land. As Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner I welcome negotiation and agreement-making as a way of establishing a stable and enduring basis for a dynamic and long term relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people over land. However I am… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2008-2009: Chapter 7
The Commission’s policy work on issues of human rights and disability has involved sustained focus, and engagement with government, disability community experts and representatives, and industry bodies over many years, and particularly since the passage of the Disability Discrimination Act in 1992. -
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: -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law: Chapter 5 The Disability Discrimination Act
Chapter 5 The Disability Discrimination Act Back to index Download Chapter 5 in PDF [389 KB] Download Chapter 5 in Word [697 KB] 5.1 Introduction to the DDA 5.1.1 Scope of the DDA 5.1.2 Limited application provisions and constitutionality 5.1.3 Retrospectivity of the DDA 5.1.4 Jurisdiction over decisions made overseas 5.2 Disability Discrimination Defined 5.2.1 ‘Disability’ defined (a)… -
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National Inquiry into Sexual Harassment in Australian Workplaces - limited waiver of confidentiality obligations
Learn how the Commission asked employers to allow their staff to make confidential submissions to the National Inquiry into Workplace Sexual Harassment. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination - Human rights at your fingertips - Human rights at your fingertips
Considering that the Charter of the United Nations is based on the principles of the dignity and equality inherent in all human beings, and that all Member States have pledged themselves to take joint and separate action, in co-operation with the Organization, for the achievement of one of the purposes of the United Nations which is to promote and encourage universal respect for and observance of… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment - Human rights at your fingertips - Human rights at your fingertips
Considering that, in accordance with the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations, recognition of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world, -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Commission Submission - Vijayakumar v Qantas
FEDERAL MAGISTRATES COURT OF AUSTRALIA AT SYDNEY File No SYG 1812 of 2007 BETWEEN TONY MAHESPARAM VIJAYAKUMAR Applicant and QANTAS AIRWAYS LTD Respondent SUBMISSIONS OF THE ACTING DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION COMMISSIONER Overview These submissions have been prepared on behalf of the Acting Disability Discrimination Commissioner (the Commissioner). They represent the written submissions that… -
14 December 2012Book page
A Last Resort? - Summary Guide (2004)
Explore the 2004 summary guide to the Last Resort report. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2003 : Chapter 4: Native Title and Agreement Making : a Comparative Study
Chapter 4: Native Title and Agreement Making: a Comparative Study Canada The legal and constitutional context The Comprehensive Land Claims Settlements Process: General outline Comprehensive Agreements - issues and contemporary developments. Treaty-making in British Columbia - an incremental approach Self-government Implications from Canadian Law and Practice for the Australian Situation The…
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