1995 Social Justice Report
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
1995 Social Justice Report
The Third Report examines the juvenile justice system and its impact on Indigenous children and young people. It also includes a discussion of the recent High Court decision in Teoh and its implications for Australian human rights law and practice. A detailed consideration of cultural rights under Article 27 of the International Covenant of Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) is provided. Comprehensive extracts from the Office's submission to the Australian Parliament on the Social Justice Package are also provided. Included are detailed discussions of regional agreements, constitutional reform and funding arrangements.