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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
13 June 2024SpeechInaugural CASWA AGM and Statewide Gathering Conference
Working together to build capacity Introduction and acknowledgement Thank you, Aunty Robyn, and Tryse for Welcoming us to your beautiful Country. I pay my respects to the traditional owners of the Noongar Nation of the Wadjak lands on which we meet and gather today, here beside the Derbal Yirigan. I thank your ancestors and elders for their custodianship and stewardship over the generations,… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageTechnical Amendments to the NTA 1993
I am responding on behalf of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission to your invitation for submissions on the Government’s Second Discussion Paper: Technical Amendments to the Native Title Act 1993, (‘the Second Discussion Paper’). -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
19 May 2014Submission
ALRC: Review of the Native Title Act 1993
Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission ALRC: Review of the Native Title Act 1993 14 May 2014 Downloads Download in PDF Download Word Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Recommendations 3 General Comments 4 The Native Title Act and its consistency with international human rights standards 4.1 The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
2 April 2024Media Release
Katie Kiss commences as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
Australia’s new Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Katie Kiss, said in the wake of the devastating outcome of last year’s Voice referendum, Australia must consider the next steps, and prioritise finding ways to heal and soothe divisions. This includes making meaningful progress in addressing the systemic and structural discrimination experienced by First… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Native Title Act 1993 regarding the Native Title Representative Bodies (2006)
Mr Peter Vaughan Group Manager Land and Resources Group Office of Indigenous Policy Coordination Department of Family and Community Services and Indigenous Affairs -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
11 October 2024Webpage
Informing The Agenda Consultations
Informing the Agenda Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioners Term 2024-2029 Katie Kiss commenced in the role as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner on 3 April 2024. To ensure the voices of First Nations people across Australia help form the agenda for the term, the Commissioner is conducting a national listening tour to hear from… -
Rights and Freedoms
15 March 2024SpeechFree + Equal: Australian Conversation on Human Rights Opening Remarks
Opening Remarks Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission Check against delivery Your Excellency, Dr Michele Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; Australian Human Rights Commission Commissioners—Dr Ben Gauntlett, Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan, Sex Discrimination… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 June 2024Speech
4th National Indigenous Empowerment Summit
‘Framing Indigenous empowerment with human rights: using the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples for real change’ Wednesday 12 June 2024 Good Morning All My name is Katie Kiss. I am a proud Kaanju, Biri/Widi woman from North Queensland. I was born and raised on the lands of the Darumbal peoples in Rockhampton, in Central Queensland. Before I begin today, I pay my respects to the … -
Rights and Freedoms
21 April 2020Opinion piece
Resisting extremism in a pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic spread to this big island of ours, our leaders made a momentous decision: they decided to save as many human lives as possible. This was the right decision. It shows we as a country care about human life above all else. But now we face an even harder question: how to save lives while preventing economic collapse and staying true to our democratic values? In order… -
Race Discrimination
2 July 2024SpeechThe role of NHRIs in promoting equality and non-discrimination
The role of NHRIs in promoting equality and non-discrimination, with a focus on Africans and people of African descent Regional Meeting for Asia and the Pacific region on the International Decade for People of African Descent President Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM Introduction and context I would like to thank the High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, for his opening -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
19 August 2022Speech
Mabo at 30 – Boodjar: Boorda The Piddington Society
Jalangurru lanygu balangarri. Yaningi Yatharra ngindaji muwayi indirranggu, Noongar yani U. I acknowledge all the countries we gather on today. My deepest respects to all our elder’s past, present and emerging. I would also like to take the opportunity to pay tribute to the memory of Mr Eddie Koiki Mabo and his co-claimants Reverend David Passi, Sam Passi, James Rice and Celuia Mapo Salee… -
Rights and Freedoms
14 March 2024Speech
The Perils of Independence
The Australian Human Rights Commission’s role in protecting human rights in Australia Sir Ronald Wilson Lecture 2021 Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission Acknowledgements Thank you Matthew McGuire for your welcome to country and Kendra Turner as MC. I am speaking from the traditional lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, in the city… -
Rights and Freedoms
17 January 2019Speech
Human rights in the 21st century
Human rights in the 21st century—Reflections on the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Australian Council for International Development National Conference Human Rights in the 21st Century—People. Planet. Peace. Opening Address 30 October 2018 UNSW, Sydney by Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission* [Professor Croucher… -
Rights and Freedoms
17 January 2019Speech
The Ongoing Legacy of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
9th International Conference on Human Rights Education—Unleashing the Full Potential of Civil Society Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission 27 November 2018 [ Professor Croucher spoke to this paper. Some sections were not addressed fully, given the coverage of some matters by earlier speakers in the program.] Introduction Thank you Professor… -
Commission – General
15 March 2024SpeechAustralian Human Rights Commission’s complaint handling jurisdiction
Civil Justice Research Conference 2019 Macquarie University, Sydney Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM [ Professor Croucher spoke to this paper] Abstract The complaint handling role of the Australian Human Rights Commission from time to time attracts some attention in the media—but not always for constructive reasons. This presentation set out the real story. It is one that is a worthy… -
Legal
22 March 2024Speech
Probate and Lunatics: A Curious Cameo of Supreme Court History
ANZOA meeting Perspectives on Fairness Meeting of the Minds Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission Acknowledgment I would like to begin my presentation by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land where I am delivering my presentation today, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay my respects to the elders, past, present and… -
Commission – General
14 March 2024Speech
‘Bringing rights home—mapping an agenda on human rights in Australia
‘Bringing rights home—mapping an agenda on promoting, protecting and fulfilling human rights in Australia Michael Kirby Justice Oration 2021 Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission The annual Kirby orations pay tribute to Michael Kirby’s commitment to social justice and human rights and his relationship as friend, colleague and mentor to Victoria… -
Commission – General
14 March 2024Speech
Perspectives on Fairness
ANZOA meeting Meeting of the Minds Acknowledgment I would like to begin my presentation by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land where I am delivering my presentation today, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay my respects to the elders, past, present and emerging. I would like to thank Janine Young, Energy & Water Ombudsman, NSW and current Chair of ANZOA, for… -
Rights and Freedoms
8 October 2019Speech
Free and Equal: An Australian Conversation on Human Rights
‘Free and Equal: An Australian Conversation on Human Rights’ 8 October 2019 Opening Remarks Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission Check against delivery Your Excellency, Dr Michele Bachelet, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; Australian Human Rights Commission Commissioners—Dr Ben Gauntlett, Disability Discrimination… -
Commission – General
22 March 2024Speech
Women’s Club – Foundation Day Club Lunch
Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM Introduction Thank you Danielle Asciak, for inviting me here today. Let me begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation and pay my respect to Elders, past, present and emerging, and also to acknowledge any Indigenous guests attending today. I am sorry that as a nation we did not…