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14 December 2012WebpageCommission submissions: Al Masri
1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (the "Commission") files these written submissions pursuant to the orders entered 24 September 2002. The Commission makes no submissions on the respondent's motion of 18 September 2002. On the assumption that the appeal is competent, the Commission's submissions address the proper construction of s.196 of the Migration Act 1958 (Cth) … -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submission - s134
IN THE HIGH COURT OF AUSTRALIA SYDNEY OFFICE OF THE REGISTRY In the matter of an application for writs of prohibition, certiorari, mandamus and other relief No. S134 of 2002 BETWEEN: MINISTER FOR IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURAL AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS First respondent REFUGEE REVIEW TRIBUNAL Second Respondent EX PARTE: APPLICANTS S134/2002 Prosecutors WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS MADE ON BEHALF OF THE… -
Asylum Seekers and Refugees
10 April 2013PublicationHuman rights issues raised by the transfer of asylum seekers to third countries
NOTE: This paper was updated in 2013- click here for the updated version. Contents Introduction Summary Background What are Australia’s international obligations to asylum seekers who are subject to transfer to third countries? What are the Commission’s key concerns about the third-country processing arrangements? Introduction In September 2012, the Australian Government commenced… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Inquiry into Older People and the Law (2006)
SUBMISSION OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION to the HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES STANDING COMMITTEE ON LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS regarding INQUIRY INTO OLDER PEOPLE AND THE LAW December 2006 Table of Contents Introduction Summary Snapshot of older people in Australia HREOC's role in relation to older people Discrimination against older people in Australia Complaints of… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Australia’s compliance with the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment
Comments of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) on April 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh Street GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Phone (02) 9284 9600 Download Word Contents A. Introduction B. The ratification of OPCAT C. A new torture offence D. Treatment in Immigration Detention E. A system of complementary protection F… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submission - NAAV
1. The key concept underlying the Commission's submissions is the proposition that the Australian legal system recognises, in various ways, an obligation to provide an effective remedy to persons present in this country whose interests have been adversely affected by a decision of an officer of the Commonwealth, where the decision is otherwise than in accordance with law. In this case, the need… -
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14 December 2012Webpage
The protection of genetic information of Indigenous peoples
Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission inquiry into the protection of genetic information by the Aboriginall and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, HREOC 13 May 2002 Introduction Special situation of Australian Indigenous peoples International human rights standards as a means of protecting Indigenous genetic information Indigenous Identity Recognition of… -
14 December 2012Book page
Comments by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner on MMSD (Australia) Project (2001)
In early 2001 AMEEF, as managers of the MMSD (Australia) project, commissioned various studies including a baseline assessment of the minerals industry and five other areas of interest: mining and biodiversity, stakeholder engagement, mining-Indigenous agreements, managing minerals wealth, and industry-based initiatives for sustainable development. These studies will contribute to a final report… -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 2: Constitutional reform: Creating a nation for all of us - Social Justice Report 2010
Social Justice Report 2010 Back to Contents Chapter 2: Constitutional reform: Creating a nation for all of us 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Why does Australia as a nation need to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution? 2.3 What could reform look like? 2.4 What are the next steps to a successful referendum? 2.5 Conclusion 2.1 Introduction A century ago, the… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2007 - Chapter 3: The Northern Territory 'Emergency Response' intervention
Back to Contents Social Justice Report 2007 Chapter 3: The Northern Territory ‘Emergency Response’ intervention – A human rights analysis Part 1: Background - The Little Children are Sacred Report and the announcement of the 'emergency measures' Part 2: The Northern Territory 'emergency response' legislation Part 3: The measures enacted in the NT emergency response and human rights standards… -
14 December 2012Book page
Indigenous young people with cognitive disabilities
This section outlines current knowledge around Indigenous young people with cognitive disabilities and/ or mental health issues. It introduces concepts and best practice models from Australia and internationally. -
Legal
14 December 2012Webpage
Migration Matters
This submission is made by the Human Rights Commissioner on behalf of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘the Commission’) in response to the Terms of Reference issued by the Select Committee on Ministerial Discretion in Migration Matters. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
SJU: Submission to Inquiry into Aboriginal Customary Law in NT
Submission to the Northern Territory Law Reform Committee inquiry into Aboriginal Customary Law in the Northern Territory by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission 14 May 2003 To access the Executive Summary of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner's Submission to the Northern…