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14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2006
Social Justice Report 2006 Back to Contents Appendix 2: Summary of the Social Justice Commissioner’s main findings and messages on ending family violence and abuse in Indigenous communities This appendix summarises the main findings from research and consultations conducted by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission between 2001 and 2006 that relate to family violence and abuse in … -
24 April 2015Book page
3 Promotion and protection of human rights on the ground
3.1 Equality before the law and non-discrimination (a) Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples has yet to be implemented in law, policy and practice. [12] Recommendation: The Commission recommends that Government develop, in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, a National Strategy to give effect to the -
5 February 2015Book page
9 Teenagers in detention
9.1 Needs and development of teenagers 9.2 Physical environment of detention 9.3 Emotional wellbeing and self-harm 9.4 Safety 9.5 Security measures and dignity 9.6 Relationships with parents 9.7 Relocations 9.8 Provision of medical services 9.9 Education 9.10 Recreation 9.11 Findings specific to teenagers I am a bird in a cage (14 year old girl, Christmas Island detention centre, 15 July… -
4 February 2015Book page
7 Preschoolers in detention
7.1 Forming relationships 7.2 The detention environment 7.3 Opportunities for play, learning and development 7.4 Impacts on preschoolers 7.5 Findings specific to preschoolers In preschool children we have seen regressed or disturbed behaviour such as needing to cling to parents at night and refusing to sleep in their own bed; separation anxiety; incontinence; uncharacteristic aggression; the… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
National Security Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 and Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement Bill 2010
National Security Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 and Parliamentary Joint Committee on Law Enforcement Bill 2010 Australian Human Rights Commission Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee 6 May 2010 Download PDF [223 KB] Download Word [424 KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Pre-Charge detention 4.1 Time limits 4.2 The application -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 3: Remote Indigenous education: Social Justice Report 2008
Back to Contents Social Justice Report 2008 Chapter 3: Remote Indigenous education Download in PDF Download in Word Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Setting the scene – the challenge of delivering a quality educational service in remote Australia 1 Remote Australia 2 Are education services available and accessible in remote Australia? 3 Are Indigenous students in remote Australia receiving… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquest into the death of Mr Ward (2009)
CORONERS COURT OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF MR WARD (File No 8008/08) SUBMISSIONS OF THE HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION Download Commission Submission (PDF, 314 kb) Commission Submission (Word, 94 kb) Introduction The evidence in this matter demonstrates a range of systemic failures that contributed to Mr Ward’s death. It is vital that these failures be… -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Chapter 1
Our life pattern was created by the government policies and are forever with me, as though an invisible anchor around my neck. The moments that should be shared and rejoiced by a family unit, for [my brother] and mum and I are forever lost. The stolen years that are worth more than any treasure are irrecoverable. Confidential submission 338, Victoria.