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14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : Media Pack
Media Releases Launch Speech by Mr Tom Calma, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Launch of the ATSIC Yilli Rreung Regional Council's Strategic Plan and the Social Justice Report 2004 and Native Title Report 2004, Darwin, 27 April 2005 Media Release : Social Justice Commissioner puts government on notice Media Release : Walking with women - addressing the needs of Indigenous women exiting prison Press conference: Tabling of Social Justice Report 2004 and Native Title Report 2004 Summary Sheets Summary Sheet One : Chronology of events relating to the introduction o -
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Recommendations: Social Justice Report 2009
In accordance with the functions set out in section 46C(1) (a) of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth), this report includes 4 recommendations on justice reinvestment to reduce Indigenous over-representation in the criminal justice system, 7 recommendations for the protection of Indigenous languages and 1 recommendation for sustaining Aboriginal homeland communities. -
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Social Justice Report 2006: Recommendations
In accordance with the functions set out in section 46C(1) (a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986 (Cth), this report includes 8 recommendations – 3 in relation to the accessibility of mainstream services under the new arrangements for Indigenous affairs, 1 in relation to engaging with Indigenous communities under the new arrangements for Indigenous affairs and 4 in relation to international developments on the rights of indigenous peoples. -
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About the report and credits: Social Justice Report 2009
The position of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner was established within the Australian Human Rights Commission in 1993 to carry out the following functions: -
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Chapter 1 - Introduction: Social Justice Report 2008
A united Australia which represents this land of ours; values the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and provides justice and equity for all. Vision of Reconciliation, Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation.[1] -
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Social Justice Report 2004 :
Mr Tom Calma Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC), Parliament House, Canberra, 8 April 2005 -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 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. -
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About the report and credits - Social Justice Report 2010
This work is protected by copyright. Apart from any use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), no part may be used or reproduced by any process without prior written permission from the Australian Human Rights Commission. Enquiries should be addressed to Public Affairs at paffairs@humanrights.gov.au. -
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Social Justice Report 2005 : Summary
The Social Justice Report 2005 covers the period from 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005. The Report considers progress in achieving improvements in the health status of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and sets out a human rights framework for achieving health equality within a generation. -
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Chapter 4 - Introduction: Social Justice Report 2009
Homelands still belong to the people, we want to build homes on our land and live there. When we come to the homeland we come back to the peace and quiet. ... It is a much better environment on the homelands, better things for the children.[1] -
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Social Justice Report 2004 : SUMMARY SHEET TWO
Implementing new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs What are the new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs? The implications of the new arrangements The theory underpinning the new arrangements Practical matters relating to the introduction of the new arrangements Challenges in implementing the new arrangements Conclusions Downlad PDF Implementing new arrangements for the administration of Indigenous affairs -
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Social Justice Report 2007: About the Report & Credits
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner acknowledges the work of Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission staff and consultants in producing this report (Fabienne Balsamo, Somali Cerise, Kirsten Cheatham, Anna Dawson, Darren Dick, Janet Drummond, Cassandra Goldie, Christopher Holland, Vanessa Jackson, Christina Kenny, Julia Mansour and Emilie Priday). -
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Social Justice Report 2005 :
This report covers the period from 1 July 2004 to 30 June 2005. It considers two issues that are of major concern to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. -
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Social Justice Report 2001: Letter
The report is provided in accordance with section 46C of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986, which provides that the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner is to submit a report regarding the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islanders, and including recommendations as to the action that should be taken to ensure the exercise and enjoyment of human rights by those persons. -
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Social Justice and Native Title Report 2007 Community Guide
In my role as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner I am required to produce two annual reports on Indigenous human rights issues – the Social Justice Report and the Native Title Report. -
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Native Title Report 2006: Index
The report is provided in accordance with section 209 of the Native Title Act 1993. In light of recent developments in land rights during the reporting period, I have also examined the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal persons and Torres Strait Islander persons in accordance with section 46(1)(a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. -
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Social Justice Report 2007 - Acknowledgements
The position of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner was established within the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission in 1993 to carry out the following functions: -
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Social Justice Report 2000: Chapter 1: Introduction
The past year has been one of great contrasts. On the one hand, we have experienced the apparent harmony and healing of the walk across the Sydney Harbour Bridge and similar walks in other states and on the other hand, the national outpourings of grief and anger at the death of a 15-year-old boy in custody in Don Dale Detention Centre in Darwin in February. -
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Appendix 1: Acknowledgments - Social Justice Report 2011
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner thanks the following people and organisations for their assistance in preparing the Social Justice Report 2011. -
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Social Justice Report 2006: Freedom Day
Freedom Day is the name given to the annual commemoration of the Wave Hill Walk Off. The 40th anniversary of the Walk-off was held in late August 2006.