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14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2007-2008: Chapter 6 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
The past year has delivered some significant and promising new developments in indigenous affairs. the national apology to the stolen generations and the government’s commitment to the Statement of Intent to Close the Gap in health inequality both demonstrate a growing determination to face the challenges that confront Indigenous australians. i am pleased to say that hreoC has had a part in these developments and continues to drive change for the benefit of Indigenous people. -
14 December 2012Book page
Indigenous Deaths in Custody: Chapter 7 Courts and Imprisonment
Chapter 5. Introduction Chapter 6. Police Practices Chapter 7. Imprisonment and Courts Chapter 8. Custodial Conditions Chapter 9. Juveniles Chapter 10. Post-Death Investigations Appendix: Government Implementation -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2003 : Chapter 3 : An Evaluation of native title policies throughout Australia
State, Territory and Commonwealth native title policies (1) direct the way in which governments conduct negotiations with native title claimant groups and the scope and content of the agreements they make as a result of these negotiations. Such policies may influence whether negotiations will be confined to native title rights and interests as they are legally defined, or whether they address the broader economic and social development needs of the claimant group. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Information concerning Australia and the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination (ICERD) (2010)
Recommendation 2: That the proposed Joint Parliamentary Committee on Human Rights be empowered to make recommendations in relation to the implementation of ICERD Committee Concluding Observations. -
14 December 2012Book page
When the Tide Comes In: Towards Accessible Telecommunications for People with Disabilities in Australia
3.1 Introduction 3.2 Disability Discrimination Act 1992 3.2.1 Introduction 3.2.2 DDA Definitions 3.2.3 DDA Complaints 3.2.4 Intervention in Court Proceedings 3.2.5 DDA Disability Standards 3.2.6 Granting by HREOC of Temporary Exemptions 3.2.7 Action Plans 3.2.8 Conduct of Inquiries by HREOC 3.2.9 Advisory Notes and Guidelines 3.3 Telecommunications Act 1997 3.4 Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999 3.5 Industry Regulation 3.5.1 Australian Communications Authority 3.5.2 Australian Communications Industry Forum 3.5.3 Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Scheme -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : Chapter 2 : Walking with the Women - Addressing the needs of Indigenous women exiting prison
Introduction Pre and post-release programs for Indigenous women exiting prison An overview of Indigenous women in corrections Intersectional discrimination - Addressing the distinct experiences of Indigenous women Post-release programs for Indigenous women exiting prison - common themes from consultations Policy and programs relating to Indigenous women exiting prison Post-release housing programs for Indigenous women exiting prison Healing programs for Indigenous women exiting prison Conclusion Endnotes Introduction -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Fair Work Bill 2008 (2009)
The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) makes this submission to the Senate Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Committee in its Inquiry into the Fair Work Bill 2008. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Re: Bernadette (2008)
1.1 On 7 March 2006, the Family Court of Australia granted leave to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) to intervene in these proceedings pursuant to s 92 of the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) (‘Family Law Act’). -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Independent Interim Report on CEDAW
Para 29: The Committee encourages the State party to continue its efforts to tackle the persistent problem of violence against women and urges the State party to adopt national legislation and adopt, implement and adequately fund as a matter of urgency the National Action Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and Their Children, including a mechanism for independent monitoring. -
14 December 2012Book page
A last resort? - Summary Guide: The facts about immigration detention in Australia
Since 1992, Australia's migration law has made it mandatory for any person in Australia without a valid visa to be detained until they are issued with a visa or removed from Australia. This law applies equally to adults and children. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission: Anti-Terrorism Bill (No. 2) 2004
1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission ('the Commission') is established by the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth). It is Australia's national human rights institution. -
14 December 2012Book page
6. Australia's Immigration Detention Policy and Practice
Australian law requires the detention of all non-citizens who are in Australia without a valid visa (unlawful non-citizens). This means that immigration officials have no choice but to detain persons who arrive without a visa (unauthorised arrivals), or persons who arrive with a visa and subsequently become unlawful because their visa has expired or been cancelled (authorised arrivals). Australian law makes no distinction between the detention of adults and children. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2008 - Case Study 1
Imagine the sea rising around you as your country literally disappears beneath your feet, where the food you grow and the water you drink is being destroyed by salt, and your last chance is to seek refuge in other lands...[1] -
14 December 2012Book page
Indigenous Deaths in Custody: Part E Profiles: Indigenous Deaths in Custody 1989 - 1996
That the death occured as a result of cardiorespiratory failure as a result of pneumonia from the aspiration of fluids in the chest cavity following brain damage. The deceased was found to have contributed to his death by his excessive intake of alcohol and his neglect of his own nourishment. The attending doctor at the hospital and the police forensic surgeon were also found to have acted unreasonably in relation to the transfer of the deceased from the Gippsland Base Hospital to the Sale Police Station. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice2 August 2023Webpage
The history of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples advocating for the right to be heard
There is a long history of First Nations people advocating for the right to representation and participation in decisions that affect them. The events listed are a selection of moments in history when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have taken action to call for large-scale change by Australian governments to realise their Indigenous rights, demonstrating the history leading to the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Catholic Education Office - Application for Exemption
By this instrument, the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (the "Commission") declines to grant to the Catholic Education Office, Archdiocese of Sydney (the "CEO") a temporary exemption pursuant to section 44(1) of the Sex Discrimination Act (Cth) 1984 (the "Act"), in relation to the operation of sections 21(2)(a) and 22(1) of the Act. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Report No. 35
Pursuant to section 11(1)(f) and 20(1) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), I attach a report of my inquiry into a complaint against the Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs) and GSL (Australia) Pty Ltd. I have found that acts done on behalf of the Commonwealth were contrary to the human rights of the complainant as provided for in articles 7 and 10 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Federal Discrimination Law 2005: Chapter 2: The Age Discrimination Act
The ADA commenced operation on 22 June 2004. At the date of publication there has been no decided case of unlawful age discrimination under the ADA. This chapter sets out the background to the legislation and its significant features as well as highlighting some similarities and differences with other federal unlawful discrimination laws that may be relevant to its interpretation and application.1 -
14 December 2012Book page
Section 12 - Other actions that could be taken by the Australian Government to protect LGBTI people in Australia - Addressing sexual orientation and sex and/or gender identity discrimination: Consultation Report (2011)
The consultation received a number of suggestions about other ways in which the Australian Government could protect the human rights of LGBTI people in Australia. Many participants argued that while anti-discrimination legislation is an important step towards equality, it is essential that it is accompanied by other actions. Suggestions were often informed by personal experiences of discrimination. -
Sex Discrimination10 August 2023Project
The Positive Duty under the Sex Discrimination Act
The Commission has developed resources to help organisations and businesses understand their new legal responsibilities under the Sex Discrimination Act.