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14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Chapter 5: Addressing family violence in Indigenous communities
Social Justice Report 2003 back to contents Chapter 5: Addressing family violence in Indigenous communities There is no issue currently causing more destruction to the fabric of Indigenous communities than family violence. This has been acknowledged by all levels of government in recent years, with a number of significant inquiries and initiatives undertaken or commenced at the federal,… -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmission to Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations on the Discussion Paper, National Employment Standards Exposure Draft (2008)
Submission of the HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (HREOC) to the AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT AND WORKPLACE RELATIONS ON THE DISCUSSION PAPER, NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS EXPOSURE DRAFT (2008) Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Ph. (02) 9284 9600 4 April 2008 Download PDF… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Proposed Wild Rivers Declarations
Proposed Wild Rivers Declarations Submission by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner to the Minister for Natural Resources and Water November 2008 Download in Word [333KB] Download in PDF [89KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 The Traditional Owners of the Archer, Lockhart and Stewart River Basins 4.1 Indigenous peoples’ human… -
Rights and Freedoms
1 May 2013WebpageBalancing freedom of religion and other rights: European approaches
Determining whether the right to freedom of religion is engaged The European Court of Human Rights has dealt with a substantial number of cases regarding freedom of religion and belief under article 9 of the European Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, which provide useful guidance regardng the very similar provisions of ICCPR Article 18. In considering… -
Commission - General
4 November 2013Webpage2015 Human Rights Medal and Awards Winners
The Human Rights Medal is awarded to an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the advancement of human rights in Australia. The medal has a rich history of prestigious winners. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book pageSocial Justice Report 2006: Chapter 2: The new arrangements for Indigenous affairs – facilitating Indigenous access to government services
Social Justice Report 2006 Back to Contents Chapter 2: The new arrangements for Indigenous affairs – facilitating Indigenous access to government services Back to Report Home (TOC) Chapter 1 Chapter 2 >> Chapter 3 Part 1: The challenge of ensuring equal access Background - the new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs Indigenous disadvantage and human rights The… -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry on Employment and Disability Interim Report: chapter 7
Back to contents National Inquiry on Employment and Disability Interim Report: 7. Interim Recommendations 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Assess and address information needs 7.2.1 Develop a one-stop-information-shop and inquiry service 7.2.2 Map of government services 7.3 Assess and address the costs facing employers and people with disability 7.3.1 Research real costs to people with disability,… -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Chapter 16
That's why I wanted the files brought down, so I could actually read it and find out why I was taken away and why these three here [siblings] were taken by [our] auntie ... Why didn't she take the lot of us instead of leaving two there? ... I'd like to get the files there and see why did these ones here go to the auntie and the other ones were fostered. Confidential evidence 161, Victoria. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities - Human rights at your fingertips - Human rights at your fingertips
Recalling the principles proclaimed in the Charter of the United Nations which recognize the inherent dignity and worth and the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family as the foundation of freedom, justice and peace in the world,