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Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Intervention: Annotated Submissions on Behlaf of the Australian Human Rights Commission (Intervening)
The Commission has an interest and expertise in relation to the rights of transgender persons generally, and transsexuals more particularly, as set out in paragraphs 7 and 12 of the affidavit of Catherine Branson filed on 27 April 2011. Accordingly it will be able to assist the Court by way of these written submissions and, if appropriate, by way of oral submissions. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : Appendix 2: How the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 applies to Shared Responsibility Agreements
The Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) (RDA) makes it unlawful to discriminate on the basis of race, colour, descent or national or ethnic origin. The proscriptions of unlawful discrimination in the RDA potentially apply to Shared Responsibility Agreements (SRAs), including: -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Webpage
Indigenous International Rights: UN mechanisms for the recognition of Indigenous rights
UN forums and mechanisms for the recognition of indigenous human rights and International human rights standards of particular relevance to indigenous peoples -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Commission submissions: Mulrunji
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘the Commission’) seeks leave to appear in this inquest pursuant to s 36(1)(c) of the Coroners Act 2003 (Qld) (‘the Coroners Act’). -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice18 March 2013Speech
Launch of the Social Justice and Native Title Reports 2012
Mick Gooda Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission Australian Human Rights Commission Sydney Friday 30 November 2012 It is with respect and gratitude that I acknowledge that we sit on the lands of the Gadigal peoples of the Eora Nation. Thank you to Michael for your generous welcome to country for us all here in attendance today. I also ... -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
Mental health and human rights in regional Australia in 2005
Mr Johnathon Ridnell, ABC Regional Radio Dr Maureen Rogers, Research Fellow, Centre for Sustainable Regional Communities Fellow speakers Ladies and gentlemen -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2008-2009: Chapter 9
This report covers my final year as the Race Discrimination Commissioner, a position I have occupied for five years alongside my position as the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner and Acting Race Discrimination Commissioner, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Ending violence in Indigenous communities Forum -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 1998 : Appendix 1: Letters to the Editor
After watching all the media news on the night of May 26, and all you 'Australians' ... simply refusing to say 'I'm Sorry', I felt ashamed to be an Australian and I would like to clarify the 'Sorry' issue as I understand it. -
14 December 2012Book page
Close the Gap - Part 3 Looking to the Future
I begin by paying my respects to the Jagera and Turrubual peoples, the traditional owners of the land where we gather today. I pay my respects to your elders, to the ancestors and to those who have come before us. And thank you for your generous welcome to country for all of us. -
14 December 2012Book page
Bystander Approaches to Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Sexual harassment in the workplace is a persistent and pervasive problem in Australia and elsewhere, demanding new and creative responses.[1] One significant area that may inform prevention and response strategies is the area of ‘bystander approaches’. In examining the potential for bystander approaches to prevent and respond to workplace sexual harassment, this paper draws upon a range of theoretical and empirical research. -
14 December 2012Book page
Welfare to Work submission
Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee Inquiry on the Employment and Workplace Relations Legislation Amendment (Welfare to work and other Measures) Bill 2005 and the Family and Community Services Amendment (Welfare to Work) Bill 2005 (together 'the Bills') -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
Justice reinvestment and its importance to Aboriginal communities
I would like to begin by paying my respects to the Dharawal people, the traditional owners of the land where we gather today. I am a Gangulu man from Central Queensland. Gangulu country takes in what is known as the Dawson Valley area and extends to just east of the Carnarvon Gorge. So, as is our practice, can I pass on from the Gangulu peoples to the Dharawal peoples our greetings and acknowledgements for your continued resilience and determination to keep your culture alive and thriving over the last 220 years? -
14 December 2012Book page
Discrimination in Employment on the Basis of Criminal Record
Australians who have a criminal record often face significant barriers to full participation in the Australian community. Trying to find a job is one of the areas of greatest difficulty for former offenders. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Detention Reform and Procedural Fairness) Bill 2011
Recommendation 2: The Migration Act should be amended to provide that detention of unlawful non-citizens in immigration detention facilities must only be used as a measure of last resort. There should be a clear presumption against the detention of children for immigration purposes. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
The University of Western Sydney, Bankstown Campus is located approximately twenty minutes from Villawood Detention Centre. Within the School of Education and Early Childhood Studies there is a strong commitment to social justice and to the celebration of diversity. The undergraduate early childhood program developed by academics at the university promotes awareness of the rights of children and encourages students as early childhood professionals to become informed advocates for the rights and well being of children within diverse communities both in Australia and within a global context. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988
Older workers tend to develop their own coping strategies (such as pacing, anticipation, planning and organisation) as they age, and these strategies may help them to reduce their injury risk. -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Speech
"Healthy Solutions for Children: Making the Right Choice"
I would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land on which we stand, the Eora People, and pay my respects to their elders both past and present, and in particular, Aunty Gloria. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
4. The Impact of Detention on the well being of children and additional measures and safeguards required in detention facilities (Terms of Reference 4 & 5) -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
Indigenous Peoples Permanent Sovereignty Over Natural Resources
Furthermore, I would like to thank Professor Mick Dodson and Mr. Parry Agius for the invitation addressed to me to deliver this lecture within the framework of the National Title Conference. In particular, I express my warmest thanks to the Acting Chairperson of the Conference Mr. Parry Agius for his very kind words about my humble work in the field of the protection of the rights of the world's Indigenous Peoples and my background.