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14 December 2012Book page
2005 International Conference on Engaging Communities - International Conference on Engaging Communities, Brisbane, Australia
Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), southeastern part of Bangladesh from time immemorial have been home to eleven indigenous ethnic peoples. They collectively identify themselves as the Jumma people (High Landers), the first people of the CHT. They are the Bawm, Chak, Chakma, Khumi, Khyang, Lushai, Marma, Mro, Pangkhua, Tanchangya and Tripura. The Jumma people are distinct and different from the majority Bengali people of Bangladesh in respect of race, language, culture and religion. -
14 December 2012Book page
2005 International Conference on Engaging Communities - Engaging Australian Indigenous Peoples
This background paper is a compilation of work conducted by the Office of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, within the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission1 (HREOC), which examines engagement between Indigenous peoples and governments in the areas of social policy development and native title. -
14 December 2012Book page
2005 International Conference on Engaging Communities - Workshop on Engaging the Marginalized
It is a pleasure to welcome all of you on behalf of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and its Secretariat to this workshop on "Engaging the Marginalized: Partnerships between Indigenous Peoples, Governments, and Civil Society". I would also like to express my appreciation to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission of Australia and the Commissioner, Mr.Tom Calma, whose office has been an important partner in organizing this workshop. -
14 December 2012Book page
2005 International Conference on Engaging Communities - Workshop on Engaging the Marginalized
I would like first of all to follow UN custom and protocol and pay tribute to the Aboriginal Peoples of this land, the original occupants and owners of this territory, and thank them for hosting our meeting today. On behalf of the Secretariat of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues and the Coordinator of the Second International Decade of the World's Indigenous People, Mr. Jose Antonio Ocampo, I would also like to extend a warm welcome to all of you and a special thanks to our partner, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (Australia). -
14 December 2012Book page
2005 International Conference on Engaging Communities - Mr Darryl Pearce Presentation
Mr Pearce shared the experiences of Indigenous people in Western Australia to highlight the continuing disadvantage and ultimately prompt participants to think about how far we still have to go before Indigenous Australians can fully exercise their human rights. Examples of the inequality experienced include the high rates of imprisonment in the adult and juvenile justice systems, low levels of literacy, high population growth, high suicide rates, and high unemployment rates. -
14 December 2012Book page
2005 International Conference on Engaging Communities - Free Prior and Informed Consent
Prior should imply consent has been sought sufficiently in advance of any authorization or commencement of activities and respect time requirements of indigenous consultation/consensus processes; -
14 December 2012Book page
2005 International Conference on Engaging Communities - Presentation - Only time will tell
This week's conference could not happen at a more opportune time. While we discuss ways to engage Indigenous communities, as we listen to that ways government can engage with its citizens, a radical change is occurring in the way the Australian government and Indigenous Australians engage. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
Australian Red Cross National Conference
I wish to start today by acknowledging the traditional owners of the land on which we are meeting. On behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission, I pay my respects to their elders past and present. </a> -
Commission – General6 November 2018Webpage
Former Race Commissioner, Mr Chin Tan
Learn about the former Race Discrimination Commissioner Chin Tan. -
Rights and Freedoms8 October 2019Speech
UN Human Rights Commissioner speaks out
Australian Human Rights Commission conference Free and Equal: An Australian Conversation on Human Rights Statement by Michelle Bachelet, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights 8 October 2019 President of the Australian Human Rights Commission, Rosalind Croucher and fellow Commissioners Mr Les Malezer, Member of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Members of Parliament and ... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Partnerships between Indigenous Peoples, governments and civil society
On 15 August 2005, in Brisbane Australia, 160 delegates from the International Engaging Communities conference participated in the UN-sponsored workshop, 'Engaging the Marginalised: Partnerships between Indigenous Peoples, governments and civil society'. -
Rights and Freedoms13 March 2024Speech
The Commission’s model for a Human Rights Act for Australia
The Australian Human Rights Commission’s model for a Human Rights Act for Australia Macquarie University Law School and MULS Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM FAAL FRSA FACLM(Hon) FRSN [ Check against delivery ] Introduction Let me begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we meet, on the Wattamattagal Campus of Macquarie University, and pay my respect to Elders ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2007 - Chapter 2: Indigenous communities dealing with family violence and abuse
Family violence and abuse occurs at unacceptable rates in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (Indigenous) communities. We have heard many tragic stories of women, children and young people who have experienced devastating sexual abuse and family violence. It is a scourge that is causing damage and trauma among Indigenous communities, to our women and children, and to the fabric of Indigenous cultures. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Webpage
Indigenous International Rights: Progressing Indigenous Rights at the International Level
UN forums and mechanisms for the recognition of indigenous human rights and International human rights standards of particular relevance to indigenous peoples -
Commission – General12 March 2024Speech
A Revitalised National Human Rights Framework for Australia
Marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Fraser Oration Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM FAAL FRSA FACLM(Hon) Introduction Vice-Chancellor, Duncan Maskell, Dean Matthew Harding, Mrs Tamie Fraser and the Fraser family, Melbourne Law School staff, distinguished guests, friends I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2005: Fact Sheet 3 - Participation and engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in decision making
The new arrangements for Indigenous affairs have been put in place to ultimately improve the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. However, the fundamentals required to make the new arrangements work have yet to be properly established. While governments are waiting to hear from communities about their needs and entering into agreements with communities at a growing rate, some basic principles have yet to be implemented. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2009 - Appendix 3
[1] The following guidelines are adapted from Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission and United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, Engaging the Marginalised: Partnerships between indigenous peoples, governments and civil society, 15 August 2005 (2005), at http://www.humanrights.gov.au/social_justice/conference/engaging_communities/index.html#link2 (viewed 23 November 2009); Australian Human Rights Commission, Draft guidelines for ensuring income management are compliant with the Racial Discrimination Act (2009), at http://www.humanrights.gov.au/word/race_discrim/RDA_income_ma -
Age Discrimination7 April 2022Speech
Local Government’s role in promoting active ageing and wellbeing
Explore a speech by the Age Discrimination Commissioner regarding local government's role in promoting active ageing and wellbeing. -
14 December 2012Book page
Ending family violence and abuse in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities – Key issues (2006)
Family violence and abuse is causing untold damage to the cultures and fabric of Indigenous societies. It is damaging our communities, our families, our women, our children and our men. All Indigenous people are entitled to live their lives in safety and full human dignity - without fear of intimidation, family violence or abuse. This is their cultural and their human right. Like all Australians, Indigenous peoples are also entitled to the full and equal protection of the law. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission - Access To Aboriginal Land Under The Northern Territory Land Rights Act February 2007
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) welcomes the opportunity to comment on the Federal Government"s Discussion Paper: Access to Aboriginal Land under the Northern Territory Aboriginal Land Rights Act - Time for Change?