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14 December 2012WebpageSubmission - Proposed minor native title amendments (2009)
You are all aware of the cultural, linguistic and historical factors that impact upon Indigenous people’s interaction with the legal system. Such factors that include: -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Updated information from the Australian Human Rights Commission on Australia’s implementation of the ICCPR (2009)
Ms Nathalie Prouvez Secretary of the Human Rights Committee Human Rights Treaties Branch Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights CH-1211 Geneva 10 Switzerland -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2007: Chapter 10
The Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (the Native Title Act) does not preclude the possibility that native title rights and interests recognised may be commercial rights and interests. -
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14 December 2012Webpage
Inquiry into the Native Title Amendment Bill 2009
Submission by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner to the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
6 November 2017WebpageAbout us
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Speech
Integration of Customary Law into the Australian Legal System: Calma
I’d like to begin by acknowledging the Gadigal people of the Eora nation, the traditional owners and custodians of the land where we are gathered today, and pay my respects to their elders. -
14 December 2012Book page
Indigenous Deaths in Custody: Part E Profiles: Indigenous Deaths in Custody 1989 - 1996
The deceased was travelling with a friend in a car on Kloeden St, Ceduna at around 1:30am on the morning of Sunday 2 July. The car was approached by police who later stated that they were attending to a break-in in the street. The officers ran a warrant check on the pair. The friend was allowed to go but the deceased was arrested on warrants for non-payment of fines and a non-appearance on an assault police charge at Port Lincoln Courthouse, 300km from Ceduna. Following the arrest procedures the deceased was placed in the police cell complex around about 2.30am. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC Annual Report 2003-2004 : Chapter 2: Human rights education and promotion
A central function of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission is to undertake education programs that increase public awareness and generate discussion of human rights and anti-discrimination issues within Australia. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
28 February 2013Webpage
Guides
<ul> <li> <p><a href="https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-social-justice/publications/wiyi-yani-u-thangani-community">Wiyi Yani U Thangani Community Guide</a> (2020)</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="/our-work/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-social-justice/publications/close-gap-10-year-review">Close the Gap: 10 Year Review </a>(2018)</p> </li> <li> <p><a href="/node/13038">Targeted recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people: A guideline for employers</a> (2015)</p></li></ul> -
Commission – General
14 December 2012WebpageSenate File Listing 1 July 2010 to 31 December 2010
FileId: 2008/244-3 Create Date 02-Aug-2010 Name: SJR 2008 HEALING CHAPTER - LETTERS, CONSULTATIONS AND Title: RESOURCES HUMAN RIGHTS COMPLIANCE - SJU REPORTING -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
1 November 2013Speech
NSW Tenants’ Union Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Program
Today I would like to extend the way you may view your work and some of the tools available to you. The Tenants Union is part of a long tradition of fighting for housing justice, as I understand, going all the way back to 1910. What I want to add to this robust tradition is a human rights approach. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 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 The Elliott Johnston Tribute Lecture -
Commission – General
14 December 2012Speech
President Speech: The protection of rights and its positive impact on well-being (2010)
I would like to begin today by acknowledging the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation of peoples and pay my respects to their elders past and present. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2008 - Chapter 5
Climate change has been regarded as a diabolical policy problem globally. The potential threat to the very existence of Indigenous peoples is compounded by legal and institutional barriers raise distinct challenges for our cultures, our lands and our resources.[1] More seriously, it poses a threat to the health, cultures and livelihoods of Indigenous peoples both here in Australia and around the world. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2006: Chapter 3
Throughout Australia’s history the relationship between the mining industry and Indigenous peoples has been less than harmonious. The drive for resources has seen the rights and interests of Indigenous peoples sacrificed in favour of economic growth. While many problems still remain today, there is evidence of a recent shift in the attitude of mining interests towards neighbouring Indigenous communities. Leading resource corporations such as Rio Tinto and Newmont have demonstrated willingness to formally recognise obligations towards traditional land owners and local Indigenous communities. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 July 2018Media Release
Commissioner June Oscar AO named NAIDOC Person of the Year
<p>The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO has been named the NAIDOC Person of the Year at the National NAIDOC Awards in Sydney.</p> <p>Commissioner Oscar received the award in recognition of her work championing the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, especially women and children, and her tireless work to preserve ancient languages.</p> -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Speech
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Thank you for the invitation to appear before the committee. I would like to acknowledge that we are meeting on Gadigal land, and pay my respects to the Gadigal people. -
27 March 2015Book page
4 Additional issues emerging from the consultation
<ul> <li><a href="#Heading591">Right to freedom from arbitrary detention</a></li> <li><a href="#Heading609">Euthanasia </a></li> <li><a href="#Heading617">Charter of human rights </a></li> <li><a href="#Heading628">Human rights education </a></li> <li><a href="#Heading637">Exercising responsibilities and civil society action to advance human rights </a></li> </ul> -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Speech
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Thank you for joining me here today to launch the Social Justice Report and Native Title Report for 2005. Both reports were tabled in the federal Parliament 6 weeks ago on 14 February 2006. -
14 December 2012Book page
Preventing Crime and Promoting Rights for Indigenous Young People with Cognitive Disabilities and Mental Health Issues
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