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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012WebpageIndigenous International Rights: Progressing Indigenous Rights at the International Level
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Webpage
Indigenous International Rights: The United Nations system and human rights protection
Learn how the UN system for the promotion and protection of human rights consists of two types of bodies, treaty-based bodies and charter-based bodies. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child for their Day of General Discussion on the Rights of Indigenous Children
This submission is made by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner on behalf of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) of Australia. In recent years the Commissioner has undertaken many activities relating to the rights of Indigenous children. This submission provides an overview of the inequality and discrimination faced by Aboriginal and Torres… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Webpage
Issue 3: Law and public order, including juvenile justice - Submission to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child for their Day of General Discussion on the Rights of Indigenous Children
This submission is made by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner on behalf of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) of Australia. In recent years the Commissioner has undertaken many activities relating to the rights of Indigenous children. This submission provides an overview of law and justice issues relating to Indigenous children, with a… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book page
Questions and answers on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2009)
On Friday 3 April 2009, the Australian Government will make a statement in support of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This will reverse Australia’s previous opposition to the Declaration. Under the Coalition Government, Australia was one of four countries that voted against the Declaration when it was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book page
Australia's support of the Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations on Thursday 13 September 2007. It was adopted with 143 countries voting in favour, 11 abstaining and 4 voting against. Australia was one of the four countries who voted against the Declaration. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book page
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 14 September 2007 (AEST). The Declaration has 46 substantive articles and 24 preambular paragraphs.1 It includes 9 changes to the text of the Declaration as adopted by the UN Human Rights Council in June 2006. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book page
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Fact Sheet 2: Key features 1 The Declaration affirms that indigenous peoples make a unique contribution to the diversity and richness of civilizations and cultures, which constitutes the common heritage of humankind. The Declaration promotes and enhances the plurality of societies. The Declaration is of utmost importance to combat… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book page
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book page
Building a sustainable National Indigenous Representative Body – Issues for consideration: Issues Paper 2008
a) Ngaanyatjarra Regional Partnership Agreement. b) Murdi Paaki Regional Assembly c) Post-ATSIC regional representation for Torres Strait Islanders on the mainland -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book page
Summary - Issues for consideration in the formation of a new National Indigenous Representative Body
Without proper engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, (Indigenous peoples) governments will struggle in their efforts to make lasting progress in improving the conditions of Indigenous people and in our communities. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Speech
Essentials for Social Justice: Reform
Between December 2007 and April 2008 the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Tom Calma, will deliver a series of key speeches setting out an agenda for change in Indigenous affairs. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Speech
Mental illness and cognitive disability in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners – a human rights approach (2012)
I would like to begin by acknowledging the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji people of the Cairns region on whose land we gather today. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book page
2011 Social Justice and Native Title Reports - A Community Guide
Back to Index page 2011 Social Justice and Native Title Reports A Community Guide Lateral violence in our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities A human rights-based approach to lateral violence Tools to address lateral violence Dealing with lateral violence in action: case studies The year in review Please be aware that this publication may contain the names or images of… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book page
2010 Social Justice and Native Title Reports - A Community Guide
In my role as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, I am required to prepare two reports on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ human rights issues each year – the Native Title Report and the Social Justice Report. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book page
A Community Guide to the 2009 Social Justice and Native Title Reports
In my role as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, I produce two annual reports on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ human rights issues – the Social Justice Report and the Native Title Report. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book page
A Community Guide: Social Justice and Native Title Reports 2008
Explore the 2008 guide on social justice and native title, providing valuable community insights. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2008: Climate change, water and Indigenous knowledge - A Community Guide to the Native Title Report 2008
One of the most critical issues facing Australia is the challenge of our changing climate. Closely linked to this is the need to carefully manage our precious water resources. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice and Native Title Report 2007 Community Guide
Dive into the 2007 guide on social justice and native title, offering insights and community perspectives. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice and Native Title Report 2007 Community Guide - Family Violence Initiatives Community Guide
Family violence and abuse is occurring at an unacceptable level in our Indigenous communities. It is a scourge that damages our families and communities, traumatises our women and children and tears at the fabric of our culture.