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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
29 November 2016PublicationSocial Justice and Native Title Report 2016
As Acting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner and Deputy Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, we are pleased to present the Social Justice and Native Title Report 2016. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Social Justice Report 2002: Media Pack
This document is intended to provide a brief overview of the main findings of the Social Justice Report 2002. See the executive summary of the report for a more detailed description of the reports findings. -
14 December 2012Book page
GSL response to the Commission's Report
I am writing in response to the Summary of HREOC's Observations following your Inspection of Mainland Immigration Detention Facilities in 2007. We welcome your observations and recommendations which will further enhance our ability to deliver a consistently high level of service to the clients in our care. It is particularly pleasing to note that the favourable comments which you made in 2006… -
6 November 2024Conciliation register
2023-12-03
The complainant is an Aboriginal man. He was employed by the respondent health service as a Fire Safety and Security Officer. The complainant claimed the health service discriminated against him because of his race including by not automatically converting his part-time role to a full-time role when this became available until he raised the issue with his union, and ignoring his submissions… -
14 December 2012Book page
Report of an inquiry: Mr Zacharias Manongga
Pursuant to section 11(1)(f)(ii) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), I attach a report of my inquiry into a complaint by Mr Zacharias Manongga Consul for the Northern Territory, consul of the Republic of Indonesia that the human rights of Indonesian Fishers detained on vessels in Darwin Harbour were breached by the Commonwealth of Australia. -
13 November 2014Book page
About the Commission - Annual Report 2013-14
Our vision Human rights: everyone, everywhere, everyday Our role The role of the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is to see that human rights and fundamental freedoms are understood and respected in law, policy and practice. The Commission is independent from government, with a legislative mandate, and recognised internationally as an ‘A status’ national human rights… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2000: Chapter 5: Reparations
The Senate Legal and Constitutional References Committee conducted an inquiry this year into the federal government's implementation of recommendations made by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission in Bringing them home. The inquiry considered proposals for the establishment of an alternative dispute resolution tribunal for members of the stolen generations; and considered the… -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2006: Acknowledgements and Note
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner acknowledges the work of Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission staff (Fabienne Balsamo, Katie Kiss, Hamish McLeod, Jemma Hollands, Dianne Biaggini, Anna Dawson, Christina Kenny, Julia Mansour, Kirsty Champion and Darren Dick). -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2004 : summary of chapters
The Native Title Report 2004 shows how native title can be oriented to sustainable economic and social development outcomes and presents five principles to guide the native title system to this end. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : SUMMARY SHEET THREE
Walking with the Women - addressing the needs of Indigenous women exiting prison Pre and post-release programs for Indigenous women exiting prison Intersectional discrimination - addressing the distinct experiences of Indigenous women Common themes from consultations Examples of existing policies and programs relating to Indigenous women exiting prison Conclusion Download as PDF Walking with the… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : SUMMARY SHEET FOUR
Recommendations and follow up actions Addressing the needs of Indigenous women exiting prison The new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs Follow up actions by the Social Justice Commissioner Download as PDF Recommendations and follow up actions -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2007-2008: Chapter 9 - Race Discrimination
This report covers my fourth year as the Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner at HREOC, a position I occupy in addition to my position as the aboriginal and torres Strait islander Social Justice Commissioner. During the period on which I report, Australia elected a new government, ending almost 12 years of a coalition government. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report - Significant Achievements for 1999 - 2000
Back to 1999 - 2000 Annual Report Contents Annual Report 1999 - 2000 Significant Achievements for 1999 - 2000 Youth Challenge Program - A program for secondary school students Community Information/Education Program Commission Website update Engagement by President and Commissioners in media debate on range of issues Release of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice… -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2004 : Chapter 1 : The Consultations
During the 2004 reporting period I have embarked on a series of consultations focusing on the ideas and principles that were contained in a Discussion Paper, released by my predecessor as Social Justice Commissioner in June 2003. The Discussion Paper was entitled Promoting Economic and Social Development through Native Title (at Annexure 1). This chapter seeks to record and develop the ideas and… -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendix 1: Acknowledgments - Social Justice Report 2011
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner thanks the following people and organisations for their assistance in preparing the Social Justice Report 2011. -
14 December 2012Book page
Living Spirit - Muslim Women's Project 2006: Report
The project was officially supported by the Federation of Ethnic Communities’ Council of Australia, the Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria, the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria, the Islamic Council of Victoria, the Islamic Girls’ and Women's Group, the Centre for Multicultural Youth Issues, the Victorian Immigrant and Refugee Women’s Coalition and Goulburn Ovens Institute of TAFE. The… -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendix 1: Acknowledgments - Social Justice Report 2010
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner thanks the following people and organisations for their assistance in preparing the Social Justice Report 2010. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2007-2008: Chapter 5 - Legal Services
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Act gives HREOC the function of inquiring into complaints concerning breaches of human rights by the Commonwealth (or persons/organisations acting on behalf of the Commonwealth) and discrimination in employment. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 1998 : Letter of Submission
In my role as Acting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner I am pleased to present the sixth report regarding the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia, pursuant to section 46 of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. -
14 December 2012Book page
Access to Telecommunications Status Report June 2005
On November 28, 2003, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (The Commission) convened a one-day Forum to discuss issues that people with disabilities experience when accessing telecommunications products and services in Australia .