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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice15 July 2014Book page
Chapter 3: How do we keep moving forward? A road map for our future
3.1 Introduction In chapters 1 and 2, I look back over the past 20 years that the Social Justice Commissioner position has been in place and think about the journey and our learning over this time. In this chapter, I want to explore how those lessons can take us forward to chart a confident course into the future and how the realisation of our rights can produce long term sustainable… -
14 December 2012Book page
2008 Immigration detention report - Summary of Observations following the Inspection of Mainland Immigration Detention Facilities
back to Immigration, Asylum Seekers and Refugees 2008 Immigration detention report Summary of observations following visits to Australia’s immigration detention facilities DIAC response AFMA response Summary Factsheet Download PDF [444 kB] Download Word [1.12 MB] Contents 1 Introduction 2 Overview 3 Recommendations Monitoring of standards in immigration detention Length and uncertainty of -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2007-2008: Chapter 11 - International Activities
While the role and functions of HREOC as set out in legislation are primarily directed towards human rights issues within Australia, HREOC undertakes an international education and training role, with a specific focus on agencies in the Asia Pacific region. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees14 December 2012Book page
DIAC 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
Social Justice Report 2005 : Recommendations and follow up actions
In accordance with the functions set out in section 46C(1) (a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), this report includes 5 recommendations - 3 in relation to Achieving health equality for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people s and 2 in relation to the new arrangement in Indigenous affairs. The report also contains 5 follow up actions that my office will… -
Rights and Freedoms11 February 2014Book page
Appendix A – Services and Programs
Listed below are examples of services and programs brought to the Commission’s attention. Aboriginal Visitors Scheme (WA) This is an independent prison visitor scheme where an Aboriginal volunteer is appointed to monitor the treatment of Aboriginal people held in custody and police lock ups. They offer basic counselling and will inform the Officer in Charge of any urgent medical needs ( http… -
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
Annual Report 2007-2008: Chapter 9 - Race Discrimination
This report covers my fourth year as the Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner at HREOC, a position I occupy in addition to my position as the aboriginal and torres Strait islander Social Justice Commissioner. During the period on which I report, Australia elected a new government, ending almost 12 years of a coalition government. -
14 December 2012Book page
Overview: African Australians - Compendium (2010)
As Professor Graeme Hugo's background paper indicates, there is a long history of migration between African and Australia - however in recent years, it has accelerated.
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