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14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Appendix 5
Established Aborigines Protection Board. Its functions include submitting proposals to the Governor relating to the care custody or education of the children of `Aboriginals' and exercising a general supervision and care over all matters affecting the interests and welfare of the `Aboriginals'. -
14 December 2012Book page
Encourage. Support. Act! - Introduction
Workplace sexual harassment is a persistent and pervasive problem in Australia and elsewhere, demanding new and creative responses. One promising area which may inform prevention and response strategies is bystander approaches. -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees10 April 2013Publication
Human rights issues raised by the transfer of asylum seekers to third countries
NOTE: This paper was updated in 2013- click here for the updated version. Contents Introduction Summary Background What are Australia’s international obligations to asylum seekers who are subject to transfer to third countries? What are the Commission’s key concerns about the third-country processing arrangements? Introduction In September 2012, the Australian Government commenced… -
14 December 2012Book page
About the report and credits: Social Justice Report 2008
Social Justice Report 2008 About the report and credits Back to Contents About the Report Acknowledgements Cover photography Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner About the Social Justice Commissioner’s logo Note – Use of the terms ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait About the Report The Social Justice Report 2008, is produced by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait… -
14 December 2012Book page
Law Society Journal 2009: What will constitute a legitimate interference with rights?
A recent decision of the full Federal Court in Bropho v State of Western Australia[1] has created the opportunity to reconsider the operation of s 10 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth). Section 10(1) of the RDA is unique in discrimination law around the country. It is concerned with the operation and effect of laws rather than with making the actions of individuals unlawful. -
14 December 2012Book page
Introduction - Social Justice Report 2010
Social Justice Report 2010 Back to Contents Introduction Recommendations Introduction It is with great pleasure that I present my first Social Justice Report (the Report) as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, having commenced my five-year term on 1 February 2010. I write this Report as a Gangulu man from Central Queensland with over 25 years of experience … -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 1: Towards a reconciled Australia: An agenda of hope - Social Justice Report 2010
Social Justice Report 2010 Back to Contents Chapter 1: Towards a reconciled Australia: An agenda of hope 1.1 Introduciton 1.2 Human rights: the overarching framework 1.3 Addressing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage by rebuilding relationships 1.4 Conclusion 1.1 Introduction My son, your eyes search mine Hurt and puzzled by colour line Your black skin as soft as velvet shine… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Reports
Native Title Reports Under the Native Title Act 1993, the Social Justice Commissioner is required to prepare a Native Title Report each year for federal Parliament. Through these reports the Commissioner gives a human rights perspective on native title issues and advocates for practical co-existence between Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups in using land. From 2013, the Native Title…
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