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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
3 May 2023WebpageWiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit Livestream
Welcome to the livestream of the Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit of First Nations women, held over three days from 9-11 May 2023. The Summit brings together First Nations women delegates from across Australia, for decision-making, innovation and celebration and is the first ever national gathering of its kind. Please scroll down to see the livestream schedule, or click here to learn more ... -
Rights and Freedoms
3 March 2023SpeechMaking rights a reality: the need for a Human Rights Act for Australia
This presentation, on International Human Rights Day, advances the case for a Human Rights Act for Australia, reflecting on experiences during COVID and the difference a Human Rights Act may have made. -
Commission – General
15 September 2021SpeechHuman Rights Day Oration 2020: Rosemary Kayess and Nas Campanella
The 2020 Human Rights Day Oration was delivered by leading disability rights advocate Rosemary Kayess, winner of the 2019 Human Rights Medal, and a contributor to the drafting of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Ms Kayess discussed the social transformation of CRPD and the impact it has had on the community as well as her work with the Disability Royal ... -
Legal
22 March 2024SpeechProbate and Lunatics: A Curious Cameo of Supreme Court History
ANZOA meeting Perspectives on Fairness Meeting of the Minds Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM President, Australian Human Rights Commission Acknowledgment I would like to begin my presentation by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land where I am delivering my presentation today, the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, and pay my respects to the elders, past, present and emerging ... -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home - Full Contents Page
You can read the report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Children from Their Families, from April 1997. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2003: Index
Native Title Report 2003 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Contents Contents PDF Summary : Summary PDF Introduction : Introduction PDF Chapter 1: Native title and the right to development : Chapter 1 PDF The right to development Non-discriminatory Development Participatory Development Culture and Development Development that realises economic, social and cultural rights Self-Determined Development Sustainable. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2004: Index
During 2004, the Federal Government announced substantial changes to the way that it delivers services to Indigenous communities and how it engages with Indigenous peoples. The new changes included the abolition of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Services (ATSIS) and the transfer of all Indigenous specific programs to mainstream government departments. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2002
Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Recognition of native title Introduction Human Rights Standards relevant to the Recognition of Native Title Cultural Rights Equality and Non-Discrimination Relationship between equality and rights of minorities to protection of their culture Freedom of Religion and Belief Self Determination Human Rights Committee Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights The Legal Recognition of Native Title The Process... -
14 December 2012Book page
Bringing them Home Report (1997)
This report is a tribute to the strength and struggles of many thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by forcible removal. We acknowledge the hardships they endured and the sacrifices they made. We remember and lament all the children who will never come home. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Publication
Promoting Rights for Indigenous Young People with Mental Health Issues
Part 1: Why do we need this research? Arguing for protection, prevention and knowledge for Indigenous young people with cognitive disabilities and mental health issues -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 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 -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2007: Index
I am pleased to present to you the Native Title Report 2007 which reports on the operation of the Native Title Act 1993 and its effect on the exercise and enjoyment of human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in accordance with Section 209 of the Native Title Act 1993. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 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 -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Webpage
Indigenous Internaional Rights: International scrutiny of Indigenous rights in Australia
UN forums and mechanisms for the recognition of indigenous human rights and International human rights standards of particular relevance to indigenous peoples -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2008
The report is focused on two main topics. First I give an overview of changes to native title law and policy, and summarise native title cases that were heard during the reporting period. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2008: Downloads in PDF and Word
Native Title Reports 2008 Back to Contents Downloads in PDF and Word Download the full report in PDF Download the full report in Word Chapters The report overview: It’s time to talk PDF | Word Chapter 1: the year in review PDF | Word Chapter 2: Changes to the native title system – one year on PDF | Word Chapter 3: Selected native title cases: 2007-08 PDF | Word Chapter 4: Climate change context – ... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Reports
Under the Native Title Act 1993, the Social Justice Commissioner is required to prepare a Native Title Report each year for federal Parliament. Through these reports the Commissioner gives a human rights perspective on native title issues and advocates for practical co-existence between Indigenous and non-Indigenous groups in using land. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Publication
Indigenous Deaths in Custody:
A Report prepared by the Office of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2001
Appendix 2: Submission of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner to the Inquiry into Indigenous Land Use Agreements by the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Native Title and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Land Fund -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
21 November 2022Publication
Wiyi Yani U Thangani First Nations Women’s Safety Policy Forum Outcomes Report November 2022
The Forum brought over 150 participants together including First Nations community members, practitioners, researchers, specialist experts and government participants to consider how to address the root causes and drivers of violence.