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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Opinion pieceAct closed wounds but not the gap (2009)
In 1994, phone numbers had seven digits, we listened to Crowded House, and it was legal to own a semi-automatic rifle. Mother And Son and A Country Practice disappeared from television screens, and The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert and Muriel's Wedding showed off our magnificent country and sense of humour while touching on tough issues such as marginalisation, sexuality and racism. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2001: Chapter Two: Resourcing Equality
The recognition and protection of native title and the participation of Indigenous people in decisions affecting their land are critical priorities within a human rights framework. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC - Annual Report 2001 - 2002: Chapter 7: Race Discrimination
Dr William Jonas commenced duty as acting Race Discrimination Commissioner in September 1999 in addition to his duties as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmission to the Review of ATSIC
Submission to the Review of ATSIC by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission 20 August 2003 Also available: Summary of submission to ATSIC Review - Social Justice Commissioner calls on government to strengthen ATSIC 1) Introduction 2) Comments on the discussion paper 3) Overview of the Social Justice Commissioner's … -
Rights and Freedoms
14 December 2012Project
Rural and Remote Education Inquiry
Rural and Remote Education Inquiry The National Inquiry into Rural and Remote Education was initiated by the Commission in February 1999. The 1998 Bush Talks consultations on the human rights concerns of regional, rural and remote Australians had revealed that access to education of an appropriate standard and quality was a significant concern in rural and remote areas. In this section you… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Water Amendment Bill 2008
Inquiry into the Water Amendment Bill 2008 Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Standing Committee 7 November 2008 Download in Word [294KB] Download in PDF [71KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Scope and Intent of the Bill 5 The Indigenous peoples of the Murray Darling 5.1 Indigenous Peoples’… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2008-2009: Chapter 3
The Commission plays a significant role in monitoring legislation and policy in Australia to assess compliance with human rights principles. This monitoring role includes: -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Appendix two: The Council of Australian Governments’ whole-of-government community trials initiative
Social Justice Report 2003 back to contents Appendix two: The Council of Australian Governments’ whole-of-government community trials initiative This appendix provides a summary of the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) whole-of-government community trials initiative and its implementation in each state and territory. [1] 1. Background In its communique of November 2000, COAG agreed on… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Ratification of 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage (2008)
Ratification of 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Safeguarding of Intangible Cultural Heritage Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts 24 September 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Ph. (02) 9284 9600 Download Word Table of Contents Introduction… -
Education25 February 2015Webpage
Statistics about Cultural and Racial Diversity
Explore the rich, cultural diversity of Australia through statistics and infographics. Learn more about narratives supporting systemic racism. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - ‘Towards An Alternative Settlement Framework For Native Title’ (2006)
Submission by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner ‘Towards An Alternative Settlement Framework For Native Title’ Consultation Paper issued by the Office of Native Title, Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Government of Western Australia February 2006 I welcome the Western Australian Government’s commitment to developing an Alternative Settlement…