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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
5 December 2017SpeechIAHA National Conference
‘Culture, Relationships, Health: Human Rights in Practice’ Acknowledgements [Introduction in Bunuba] Yaningi warangira ngindaji yuwa muwayi ingirranggu, Whadjuk yani u. Balangarri wadjirragali jarra ningi – gamali ngindaji yau muwayi nyirrami ngarri thangani. Yaningi miya ngindaji Muwayi ingga winyira ngarragi thangani. Yathawarra, wilalawarra jalangurru ngarri guda. I stand here today on… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
4 December 2017Speech
Launch of Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) ‘Securing Our Rights, Securing Our Future’
Introduction and acknowledgement [Introduction in Bunuba] Jalangurru lanygu balanggarri. Yaningi warangira ngingirri ngairi yani yuwa muwayi ingirranggu, Gardigal yani u. Good morning everyone, today we stand on the lands of the Gadigal people. I am delighted to see all of you here today for this important occasion to mark the official launch of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices)… -
Disability Rights
1 December 2017PublicationWorking towards Equality for People with Disability
In 2016 – 2017, Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Alastair McEwin, spoke to many people with disability about their lives and the changes they need. Based on what he was told, this document outlines the big issues the Commissioner will focus on to improve the lives of people with disability over the next four years. -
Legal
29 November 2017Publication[2017] AusHRC 119
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Legal
29 November 2017Publication
9 Vietnamese men in immigration detention v Commonwealth of Australia
[2017] AusHRC 118 -
Legal
29 November 2017Publication
CR and CS v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) (2017)
[2017] AusHRC 116 -
Legal
29 November 2017Publication
MB v Commonwealth of Australia (DIBP) (2017)
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
28 November 2017Webpage
About the artwork
View about the Wiyi Yani U Thangani artwork, which depicts Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls and their journey to security and success. -
Commission – General
28 November 2017WebpageSubmission FAQ
Submissions will open shortly. Please register your interest here so that we can notify you when this occurs and keep checking the website and our social media for further information. What is the closing date for submissions? Submissions close on (to be determined) If you would like to contact us about an extension of time, please email wiyiyaniuthangani@humanrights.gov.au. Do I have to be… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
24 November 2017Webpage
Videos
Introduction to the project by June Oscar, Australia's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner: We asked our Ambassadors, Dr Anita Heiss and Magnolia Maymuru to share their stories of strength and resilience as well as what makes them they feel empowered. Please view and share with your friends. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
24 November 2017Webpage
Have your say
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
24 November 2017Webpage
First Nations Support services
View a list of services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls in need of help with health matters, legal advice or to make a complaint. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
24 November 2017Webpage
Women's Business Report (1986)
IN HONOUR OF THE WOMEN’S BUSINESS REPORT Over 30 years ago, a group of strong and proud Aboriginal women led a nationwide consultation with Aboriginal women and published their findings in the1986 report. This was the first time in Australian history thatthe collective and diverse voices of Aboriginal women were being heard and elevated to the national platform. The report shared the unique … -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
24 November 2017Webpage
Yarn with us
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and girls are welcome to have a yarn with us as a part of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani Women’s Voices project. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
24 November 2017Webpage
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Children's Rights
23 November 2017PublicationAustralian Children’s Commissioners and Guardians Communiqué 15-16 November 2017
The ACCG aims to promote and protect the safety, wellbeing and rights of children and young people in Australia. The ACCG strives to ensure that the best interests of children and young people are considered in public policy and program development across Australia. -
Children's Rights
23 November 2017Speech
13th Australasian Injury Prevention Network Conference
The 13 th Australasian Injury Prevention Network Conference Date: Monday, 13 th November 2017 1. Acknowledgments Good morning everyone. Thank you Rebecca for the introduction. It’s a pleasure to be invited to present at this year’s Australasian Injury Prevention Network Conference. I wish to start by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land we are gathering on here in beautiful … -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
17 November 2017Speech
2017 Narrm Oration
2017 Narrm Oration Resilience and Reconstruction: the agency of women in rebuilding strong families, communities and organisations The University of Melbourne June Oscar Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission Thursday 16 November 2017 Acknowledgements Yaningi warangira ngindaji yuwa muwayi ingirranggu, Wurundjeri yani U… -
Commission – General
15 November 2017Webpage
Winners and Finalists of the 2017 Human Rights Awards
Human Rights Medal 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. WINNER: Johnathan Thurston NRL star Johnathan was recently named the 2018 Queensland Australian of the Year for his ongoing commitment to improving the life outcomes for Aboriginal… -
Business and Human Rights
14 November 2017PublicationStatement of Support for an Australian Modern Slavery Act (2017)
Slavery is more prevalent today than at any time in human history. As leaders representing civil society, business, investors, academia and faith-based organisations, we support a unified approach in addressing modern slavery. We support the introduction of a Modern Slavery Act in Australia. This statement sets out some key principles to guide this reform process. Addressing modern slavery …