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14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Religion, language and culture
The Convention on the Rights of the Child requires Australia to protect children's right to cultural identity, language and religion. It places a responsibility on the Department to facilitate their religious and cultural practices, such as worship, diet, health and hygiene. -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: International Law
As a sovereign country, Australia has a right to decide who is allowed to enter and stay in the country. However, with this right comes a set of legal responsibilities. -
Education25 February 2015Webpage
Face the facts: Asylum Seekers and Refugees
<h2>Statistics from 2014</h2><p><a href="/node/11161">Back to main Face the Facts page</a></p><p>All people are entitled to protection of their human rights, including the right to seek asylum, regardless of how or where they arrive in Australia.&nbsp;</p> -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendix 3 Action taken by the Department
<p><a id="anchor" name="anchor"></a> </p> <!-- InstanceBeginEditable name="BodyText" --> <h2>A last resort?</h2> <h4>National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention</h4> <ul> <li><a href="/node/9861">Back to contents</a></li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h2>Appendix 3 Action taken by the Department</h2> <p><a href="/sites/default/files/content/human_rights/children_detention_report/report/PDF/hrc-alr20-app03.pdf">Click here to view/download this document in PDF</a></p> -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Questions on Notice 13 May 2003
I refer to the Questions on Notice taken by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ("HREOC") during its evidence before the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee's Reference on the Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Bill 2003 ("AHRC Bill") on 29 April 2003 and provide the responses below. -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Education
In Port Hedland there is a school outside ... I used to stand on a chair and look out at them. I like to see what they looked like in their school uniform. There was an officer … and she pulled my shoulder down and put me on the ground and said, ‘You are not allowed to look at those people because they are different to you.’ And I was like ‘Why are they different to me? Because they know English and they are Australian, does that make them better?’ -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission: MIGRATION AMENDMENT (DESIGNATED UNAUTHORISED ARRIVALS) BILL 2006
1.1 The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘The Commission’) has been invited by the Senate Legal and Constitutional Legislation Committee (‘the Committee’) to make submissions on the Migration Amendment (Designated Unauthorised Arrivals) Bill 2006 (‘the Bill’). 1.2 The Commission welcomes the opportunity to make this submission and thanks the Committee for its invitation. -
14 December 2012Book page
Community arrangements for asylum seekers, refugees and stateless persons - Introduction
Over recent months, the Australian Government has moved increasing numbers of asylum seekers and refugees who arrived in Australia by boat from closed immigration detention into the community, pending resolution of their claims for protection. This has been achieved through use of community detention and bridging visas, building on measures introduced by successive Australian Governments.[2] -
Children's Rights10 October 2013Speech
The right to a full life: survival and healthy development for all children
<p><br><br> </p><h4><a name="Heading10"></a><a name="Heading11"></a><a name="Heading12"></a><strong>Megan Mitchell</strong><br><a name="Heading13"></a><strong>National Children’s Commissioner</strong><br><a name="Heading14"></a><strong>Australian Human Rights Commission</strong></h4> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Grand Rounds</strong><br><strong>Sydney Children’s Hospital Randwick</strong><br><strong>Wednesday 9 October 2013</strong><br>&nbsp;</p> -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Temporary Protection Visas
Following a successful application for asylum, children - either individually or as part of their family group - are generally released from detention into the community on a three-year temporary protection visa (TPV). -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Physical Health
I am primarily a paediatric doctor. I saw many of the children in [Woomera] … and really so many of their problems relate directly to the prolonged and indeterminate nature of their detention, which is a combination of the very harsh and isolated physical environment, the poor accommodation facilities and the lack of resources for their mental health and their leisure activities. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Chapter 3: Indigenous participation in decision making – Transforming the relationship between government and Indigenous peoples
The twin pillars of the government's approach to Indigenous policy in 2003 continued to be practical reconciliation, with its emphasis on service delivery in core areas of disadvantage, and mutual obligation, with its emphasis on reciprocity and individual responsibility. Through both of these policies, the government has identified moving Indigenous people beyond welfare dependency and enabling Indigenous participation in program delivery and design as key features of its approach. -
Legal18 May 2015Submission
Submission to Inquiry into the responsibilities of the Commonwealth Government in connection with the management and operation of the Regional Processing Centre in Nauru
<p class="Normal" style=" margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt;">&nbsp;</p> <p class="Normal" style=" margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt;">27 April 2015</p> <p><br><br>PO Box 6100<br>Parliament House<br>Australia ACT 2600<br><br>By email: <a href="mailto:regionalprocessingnauru.sen@aph.gov.au">regionalprocessingnauru.sen@aph.gov.au</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Dear Chair,</p> -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Recreation and play
Rest, play, recreational activities and the opportunity to take part in artistic and cultural events, as set out in the Convention on the Rights of the Child, are very important for the healthy development of children. -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: Glossary and abbreviations
During the period of the Inquiry, immigration detention facilities in Australia were managed for the Department by Australasian Correctional Management, although the Department maintains an official presence at each immigration detention facility. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Australia's compliance with the Convention Against Torture
Learn how Australia complies with the UN Committee Against Torture in areas such as immigration detention, prison conditions and victims of trafficking. -
Rights and Freedoms15 July 2013Speech
Speech delivered to Department of Immigration and Citizenship
Today I want to talk to you first generally about Australia’s human rights obligations, and the role of the Commission. I will then move to discuss three key human rights obligations which are relevant to decisions which some officers within the Department make every day. -
14 December 2012Book page
Executive Summary
Between late 2008 and late 2011, 180 young Indonesians who said that they were children arrived in Australia having worked as crew on boats bringing asylum seekers to Australia. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice4 December 2017Speech
Launch of Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) ‘Securing Our Rights, Securing Our Future’
<h2>Introduction and acknowledgement</h2> <h3>[Introduction in Bunuba]</h3> <p>Jalangurru lanygu balanggarri.<br>Yaningi warangira ngingirri ngairi yani yuwa muwayi ingirranggu, Gardigal yani u.</p> <p>Good morning everyone, today we stand on the lands of the Gadigal people.</p> <p>I am delighted to see all of you here today for this important occasion to mark the official launch of the <a href="https://wiyiyaniuthangani.humanrights.gov.au/">Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women’s Voices) Project</a>.</p> -
14 December 2012Book page
AusHRC 46: Yousefi family v Commonwealth of Australia
I have completed my report of an inquiry into the complaint made pursuant to section 11(1)(f)(ii) of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) by Mr Parvis Yousefi, Mrs Mehrnoosh Yousefi and Manoochehr Yousefi.
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