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14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Appendix 2
neglected child - a child found begging, wandering about or frequenting any thoroughfare or tavern, sleeping in the open air and who has no settled place of abode or means of subsistence; residing in any brothel or associating or dwelling with any person, known or reputed to be a thief, prostitute or drunkard or a person convicted of vagrancy; a child having committed an offence and who, in the opinion of the Justices, ought to be sent to an industrial school; an inmate of an immigrants' home or a child whose parent cannot control him/her and want him/her to be placed in an industrial school. -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Appendix 3
For the `better protection and care of the aboriginal and half-caste inhabitants of the colony' and `for restricting the sale and distribution of opium'. Established positions of regional Protectors and later Chief Protector. -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Appendix 4
An Act `to provide for the subdivision of the Cape Barren Island reserve and for occupation of portion thereof by the descendants of Aboriginal natives'. -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Appendix 5
Established Aborigines Protection Board. Its functions include submitting proposals to the Governor relating to the care custody or education of the children of `Aboriginals' and exercising a general supervision and care over all matters affecting the interests and welfare of the `Aboriginals'. -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Appendix 6
The Protector of Aborigines made the legal guardian of every `aboriginal and half-caste child' whose parents are dead or unknown, or one of whom agrees, until the age of 21. Any two Justices, with the consent of the Governor and one of the parents, may apprentice `any half-caste or other aboriginal child having obtained a suitable age' until the age of 21 provided that `due and reasonable provision is made for the maintenance, clothing and humane treatment of any apprentice.' -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Appendix 7
Established the Northern Territory Aboriginals Department with responsibility for the control and welfare of Aborigines and `to provide where possible for the custody, maintenance and education of the children of aboriginals'. -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Appendix 8
2. The obligation to respect and to ensure respect for human rights and humanitarian law includes the duty: to prevent violations, to investigate violations, to take appropriate action against the violators, and to afford remedies and reparation to victims. Particular attention must be paid to the prevention of gross violations of human rights and to the duty to prosecute and punish perpetrators of crimes under international law. -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Appendix 11
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission Anglican Church Social Responsibilities Commission Anonymous Australian Association for Infant Mental Health Inc. -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Information for people making complaints
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) has three areas of complaints we can investigate and resolve. They are: Claims of unlawful discrimination This includes complaints of discrimination, harassment and bullying based on a person’s: sex, including pregnancy, marital or relationship status (including same-sex de facto couples), breastfeeding, family responsibilities, sexual ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Appendix 12
Indigenous Inquiry Commissioners Annette Peardon, Marjorie Thorpe, Dr Maryanne Bin Salik, Sadie Canning, Olive Knight, Kathy Mills, Anne Louis, Laurel Williams, Jackie Huggins, Josephine Ptero-David and Professor Marcia Langton and Queensland Anti-Discrimination Commissioner John Briton assisted with hearings and in the development of the report and its recommendations. They provided strong support for those who gave evidence to the Inquiry. -
14 December 2012Book page
Indigenous Deaths in Custody: Part E Profiles: Indigenous Deaths in Custody 1989 - 1996
Part E Profiles: Indigenous Deaths in Custody 1989 - 1996 New South Wales Victoria Queensland Western Australia South Australia Tasmania Northern Territory Other Deaths in Custody Glossary Glossary PHH Prince Henry Hospital WH Westmead Hospital CH Cooma Hospital TH Townsville Hospital RAH Royal Adelaide Hospital SUS Sobering-up Shelter JDC Juvenile Detention Centre Note : The name of a hospital in ... -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Extension of temporary exemptions: Australasian Railways Association
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘the Commission') gives notice of its decision, on 6 January 2010, on an application by the Australasian Railways Association on behalf of its members for further temporary exemptions pursuant to section 55(2) of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Responding to complaints
Information for people and organisations responding to complaints -
14 December 2012Book page
The Rights of People with Disabilities: Areas of Need for Increased Protection: Chapter 5: Criminal Justice System
</strong>Because of the variability of the information collected by project workers in each State/Territory, this chapter on the criminal justice system takes the form of a general discussion of the situation in , with details of specific State or Territory practices provided where possible. Considerable use has been made of New South Wales examples, due to the detailed contribution received from that State. </p> -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Understanding and preparing for conciliation
Understanding and preparing for conciliation Understanding and preparing for conciliation - Unlawful discrimination Understanding and preparing for conciliation - Human rights and ILO ... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice30 January 2019Webpage
About Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Learn how the Human Rights Commission works to ensure the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are promoted and protected. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Project
Constitution reform to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the nations Constitution
The last few years have seen a growing feeling that the Constitution needs to be brought up to date to reflect the reality of Australia in the 21st century. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Application for temporary exemption: "La la land" Byron Bay
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act for a temporary exemption regarding "La La Land Byron Bay", a restaurant and bar located in upstairs premises at Byron Bay NSW. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Application for temporary exemption under Disability Discrimination Act section 55: Oxford Hotel, Casino
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application from BCA Check Building Surveyors for exemption under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) regarding accessibility of the upper floor of the Oxford hotel, Casino. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
Report on the Human Rights Commissioner's Visit to Curtin
The Department of Multicultural Affairs has been provided with an opportunity to comment on the report and submitted their response on 15 December 2000. A covering letter and the response are available below.
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