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14 December 2012WebpageInquiry into the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008 [No.2]
Inquiry into the Independent Reviewer of Terrorism Laws Bill 2008 [No.2] Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs 12 September 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ABN 47 996 232 602 Level 8 Piccadilly Tower 133 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2001 GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 General enquiries 1300 369 711… -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Chapter 24
The most distressing aspect about the level of juvenile justice intrusion in the lives of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people is the fact that entry into the system is usually the start of a long career of incarceration for many (SNAICC submission 309 page 28). -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
Review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988 Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Review Comittee, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations October 2012 Download in PDF [84 KB] Download in Word [261 KB] Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Australian workers’ compensation schemes 3 Recommendation 1 Introduction The Australian Human Rights -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 4 - Introduction: Social Justice Report 2009
Social Justice Report 2009 Chapter 4: Sustaining Aboriginal homeland communities back to contents 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Definition of homelands 4.3 History of the homelands movement 4.4 Funding for homelands 4.5 The viability of homelands 4.6 Conclusion 4.7 Recommendation 4.1 Introduction Homelands still belong to the people, we want to build homes on our land and live there. When we come to… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Discussion paper: Leading practice agreements: maximising outcomes from native title benefits (2010)
Discussion paper: Leading practice agreements: maximising outcomes from native title benefits Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Attorney-General and the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs 30 November 2010 Download Download in PDF [75 KB] Download in Word [300 KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4… -
14 December 2012Book page
Let's talk about rights: A guide to help young people have their say about human rights in Australia (2009)
This guide has been produced by the Australian Human Rights Commission to help you participate in the Australian Government’s National Human Rights Consultation. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Expert seminar on Indigenous Peoples - Issue 3: Recognising Aboriginal customary law and developments in community justice mechanisms (2003)
Issue 3: Recognising Aboriginal customary law and developments in community justice mechanisms Submission to the Expert seminar on Indigenous Peoples and the administration of justice, Madrid, Spain, 12-14 November 2003 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission of Australia Introduction This submission is made by the… -
14 December 2012Book page
It's About Time - Chapter 3
3.1 Introduction 3.2 Australia's human rights obligations for workers with family and carer responsibilities 3.3 Limitations of federal discrimination law 3.4 The need for law reform 3.5 Conclusion -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2001: Chapter Three: Negotiating co-existence through framework agreements
back to contents Native Title Report 2001 Chapter Three: Negotiating co-existence through framework agreements Introduction Native title interests are entitled to the same level of protection as non-Indigenous interests Negotiation of agreements should encourage and allow continued observance of Indigenous laws and customs Negotiation of agreements should recognise Indigenous governance… -
14 December 2012Book page
President's statement - Annual Report 2009-2010: Australian Human Rights Commission
Along with my colleagues at the Australian Human Rights Commission, I began the 2009–10 reporting year awaiting a report from what had been one of the largest public consultations in Australian history, the National Human Rights Consultation. -
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2 August 2017Submission
Australian Citizenship Legislation (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill 2017
Australian Citizenship Legislation (Strengthening the Requirements for Australian Citizenship and Other Measures) Bill 2017 21 July 2017 Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendation 4 Additional requirements for people seeking citizenship by conferral 4.1 Four years permanent residency 4.2 English language requirements 4.3 Integration into the Australian community 4.4 …