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14 December 2012WebpageHREOC submission to Inquiry into Immigration Detention in Australia
Submission of the HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (HREOC) to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration Inquiry into Immigration Detention in Australia 4 August 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Table of Contents Introduction Government’s announcement of a new direction in immigration detention policy… -
14 April 2015Book page
1 Social justice - Year in review
1.1 Introduction 1.2 Machinery of Government changes 1.3 The 2014 Budget 1.4 Leadership, representation and engagement 1.5 Constitutional recognition 1.6 Indigenous Jobs and Training Review 1.7 Closing the Gap 1.8 Stolen Generations 1.9 International developments 1.10 Australian Human Rights Commission complaints 1.11 Conclusion 1.1 Introduction At the beginning of this reporting period, we… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Khafaji
IN THE HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRY A 253 of 2003 SHDB Appellant PHILLIPPA GOODWIN First Respondent JULIE HELEN KEENAN Second Respondent MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION, MULTICULTURAL AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS Third Respondent ATTORNEY-GENERAL (CTH) Intervener A 254 of 2003 MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURAL AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS Appellant ABBAS MOHAMMAD HASAN AL… -
14 December 2012Book page
2 Biomedical markers and the assessment of chronological age
Since 2001, the primary method of assessing whether an individual is under the age of 18 years in the context of criminal proceedings in Australia has been through the analysis of an x-ray of the young person’s wrist. As this Inquiry is considering the treatment of young Indonesian males suspected of people smuggling who say that they are children, it is important to consider the… -
Sex Discrimination
14 December 2012Book pageSame-Sex: Same Entitlements: Chapter 13
Superannuation is one of the main ways of saving for retirement. It is designed to provide financial security for individuals and their families in retirement; or when a person dies unexpectedly. -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 2: Constitutional reform: Creating a nation for all of us - Social Justice Report 2010
Social Justice Report 2010 Back to Contents Chapter 2: Constitutional reform: Creating a nation for all of us 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Why does Australia as a nation need to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution? 2.3 What could reform look like? 2.4 What are the next steps to a successful referendum? 2.5 Conclusion 2.1 Introduction A century ago, the… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Mulrunji
Explore additional submissions by the Commission in the Mulrunji case. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry on Employment and Disability Interim Report: chapter 4
Back to contents National Inquiry on Employment and Disability Interim Report: 4. Getting ready for the open workplace 4.1 Introduction 4.2 How does school assist in the transition to work? 4.2.1 Secondary school education 4.2.2 Vocational education and training in schools 4.2.3 School-based New Apprenticeships (SNAP) 4.2.4 Assistance in the transition from school to work 4.3 How does… -
15 July 2014Book page
Chapter 5: Business and our human rights in the Declaration
5.1 Introduction The significant role of business to respect and support our human rights is increasingly being recognised. Although the protection of human rights remains the responsibility of government, business is realising that human rights are both relevant and fundamental to their operations. In many of the conversations I have had with business and community leaders across the…