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Rights and Freedoms
13 November 2014Book pageCommissioners’ statements
Mick Gooda Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner There have been many issues confronting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians in 2013-14, such as the over-representation of our people in the criminal justice and child protection systems, the future of the National Congress of Australia’s First Peoples and constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and… -
10 April 2015Book page
2 Background and framework for promotion and protection of human rights
2.1 Scope of international obligations 2.2 National framework 2.3 Equality before the law and non-discrimination 2.4 Migrants, refugees and asylum seekers 2.5 Right to life, liberty and security of the person 2.1 Scope of international obligations Australia prides itself on its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights and has announced its candidacy for election to the… -
14 December 2012Book page
Introduction - Social Justice Report 2010
Social Justice Report 2010 Back to Contents Introduction Recommendations Introduction It is with great pleasure that I present my first Social Justice Report (the Report) as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, having commenced my five-year term on 1 February 2010. I write this Report as a Gangulu man from Central Queensland with over 25 years of experience … -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageDraft Indigenous Economic Development Strategy (2010)
Draft Indigenous Economic Development Strategy Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs 17 December 2010 Download Download in PDF [350 KB] Download in Word [400 KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Key principles to guide the development of the IEDS 4.1 Full implementation of… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Information concerning Australia and the Convention on the Rights of the Child
Information concerning Australia and the Convention on the Rights of the Child Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Committee on the Rights of the Child August 2011 Download in PDF [416KB] Download in Word [498KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 National developments 3 General measures of implementation 3.1 Legal protection of children’s rights 3.2 UN Declaration on the… -
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
Chapter 1: Towards a reconciled Australia: An agenda of hope - Social Justice Report 2010
Social Justice Report 2010 Back to Contents Chapter 1: Towards a reconciled Australia: An agenda of hope 1.1 Introduciton 1.2 Human rights: the overarching framework 1.3 Addressing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage by rebuilding relationships 1.4 Conclusion 1.1 Introduction My son, your eyes search mine Hurt and puzzled by colour line Your black skin as soft as velvet shine… -
Age Discrimination
20 May 2016PublicationEuthanasia, human rights and the law
This issues paper explores voluntary euthanasia by looking at the domestic regulatory environment in comparison to relevant international laws. It concludes with a human rights-based analysis of voluntary euthanasia and some commentary on the practice informed by human rights principles. -
Legal
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
Social Justice Report 2006: Chapter 4: International developments on the rights of indigenous peoples – Closing the ‘protection gap’
Social Justice Report 2006 Back to Contents Chapter 4: International developments on the rights of indigenous peoples – Closing the ‘protection gap’ Back to Report Home (TOC) Chapter 2 Chapter 3 >> Chapter 4 International developments on the rights of indigenous peoples United Nations Reform and human rights The making of global commitments to action – The Millennium Development Goals… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to National Human Rights Consultation (2009)
National Human Rights Consultation Australian Human Rights Commission Submission June 2009 Download Complete Submission and Appendices PDF [1.7 MB] Download in word Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations PART A: Which human rights should be protected and promoted in Australia? 4 Introduction 5 What are human rights? 5.1 Human rights are core human values 5.2 Human… -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works on the Proposed Redevelopment of the Villawood Immigration Detention Facility
Proposed Redevelopment of the Villawood Immigration Detention Facility Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Works 18 September 2009 Download in Word [297KB] Download in PDF [55KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 The Commission supports a comprehensive redevelopment of Villawood 5 The Villawood…