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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book pageSocial Justice Report 2000: Chapter 2: Reconciliation and human rights
Social Justice Report 2000 back to contents Chapter 2: Reconciliation and human rights TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Reconciliation - the challenge ahead The role of the past in the reconciliation process Indigenous disadvantage as historically derived False assumptions abou the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians The legitimacy of institutions in Australian… -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2008-2009: Chapter 1
The objective of the Commission’s new strategic plan is to build on the Commission’s strengths so that it is in a better position to help build an Australian culture where human rights are understood, respected and enjoyed by ‘everyone, everywhere, everyday’. -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 1 - Introduction: Social Justice Report 2008
Social Justice Report 2008 Chapter 1: Introduction Back to Contents Download in PDF Download in Word 1 A time for change 2 Milestone achievements 3 Follow-up action on Social Justice Report 2007 4 Native Title Report 2008 5 Contents of the Social Justice Report 2008 6 Setting a new agenda A united Australia which represents this land of ours; values the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander … -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmission: Human Rights and Good Governance Education
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) which was established in 1986 by the Federal Parliament as successor to the 1981 Human Rights Commission is an independent statutory authority whose functions are to monitor, protect and promote human rights in Australia. The Commission has played a key role in the education of civil society in regard to these rights. -
22 February 2024Webpage
Free + Equal Human Rights Conference
Hear from Australia's leading human rights advocates about how a Human Rights Act will put all our rights in one place and create a common tool for justice for people in Australia. -
3 January 2014Book page
2 Background and framework for promotion and protection of human rights
2.1 Scope of international obligations During Australia’s review, the Government made a commitment to improving Australia’s monitoring of its international human rights obligations. Australia is a party to seven of the core human rights treaties and maintains a number of reservations under these. The Australian Government made a commitment to conduct a comprehensive review of such… -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Annual Report 2003-2004 : Chapter 2: Human rights education and promotion
Gain insights on human rights education and promotion from the 2003-2004 annual report. -
Commission - General
13 November 2014Book pageThe Year in Review
Building understanding and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms We all have a responsibility to respect the rights and freedoms of others. To make this a reality, the Commission works to build greater understanding of human rights and their importance in daily life. This is one of our two key priorities for 2011-2014. We work with a broad range of groups across the country,… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - The Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment Bill 2006 (Cth)
Provide input on the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment Bill 2006. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Access To Aboriginal Land Under The Northern Territory Land Rights Act February 2007
Submission of the ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONER on behalf of the HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION to the DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS DISCUSSION PAPER REGARDING THE DISCUSSION PAPER: ACCESS TO ABORIGINAL LAND UNDER THE NORTHERN TERRITORY LAND RIGHTS ACT February 2007 Introduction The Human Rights and Equal … -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 06-07: Chapter 2 - Human Rights Education and Promotion
Uncover detailed insights on human rights education and promotion from the 2006-07 annual report. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Chart of Australian Treaty Ratifications as of May 2012 - Human rights at your fingertips - Human rights at your fingertips
Chart of Australian treaty ratifications as of May 2012.