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14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2007: Chapter 2
Whether Indigenous peoples are able to gain full recognition and protection of their native title rights and interests, depends significantly on the process by which native title applications are resolved. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice9 July 2021Speech
LISTEN. THINK. TRUST. ACT. DIFFERENTLY. Intersectional Movements and a Gender Equal and Just Futures
Panel: Think: Associate Professor Chelsea Watego Trust: Aunty Jackie Huggins, Co-chair Treaty Advancement Committee Act: June Oscar, Social Justice Commissioner, Australian Human Rights Commission I want to acknowledge the lands we all stand on—all our elders past, present and emerging, wherever we are beaming in from today. Good morning everyone. I am really happy to be here and… -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2001: Recommendations
In submitting this report I am required to make any recommendations as to actions that should be taken by governments to improve the recognition of the human rights of Indigenous people.[1] This years report contains 12 recommendations, which are reproduced here and discussed further in the relevant chapters. -
14 December 2012Book page
Community arrangements -asylum seekers, refugees and stateless persons
This year marks the twentieth anniversary of Australia’s introduction of mandatory immigration detention and the eighteenth anniversary of the system of mandatory, indefinite immigration detention. In the current context, it is apt to recall that mandatory detention was introduced in reaction to the arrival of asylum seekers by boat, with concerns about a potential ‘influx’… -
15 July 2014Book page
Chapter 3: How do we keep moving forward? A road map for our future
3.1 Introduction In chapters 1 and 2, I look back over the past 20 years that the Social Justice Commissioner position has been in place and think about the journey and our learning over this time. In this chapter, I want to explore how those lessons can take us forward to chart a confident course into the future and how the realisation of our rights can produce long term sustainable… -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
President speeches: The Potential Role of National Human Rights Institutions in the Pacific
This paper advocates that National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) have a very valuable role to play in the Pacific, and that the promotion and protection of human rights in the Pacific would benefit immensely by Pacific nations each establishing a NHRI. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Indigenous Peoples: Issues in International and Domestic Law
International Law Association (Australian Branch) Papers presented at a series of three seminars held between 2002 and 2004 in association with the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Webpage
Senate File Listing - Archive 1 January 1999 - 31 December 2004
Legal & Policy Advice - Privacy Policy Advice to Department Of Health and Aged Care: 'Health Online - A Health Information Action Plan for Australia' -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
We, the Social Action Committee of the CLRCV, wish to make a submission to the National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention. Our message is simple. We believe that immigration detention is profoundly bad for children. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Application for temporary exemption: "La la land" Byron Bay
The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission has received an application under section 55 of the Disability Discrimination Act for a temporary exemption regarding "La La Land Byron Bay", a restaurant and bar located in upstairs premises at Byron Bay NSW. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Submissions to the National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Draft Indigenous Economic Development Strategy (2010)
The Australian Human Rights Commission makes this submission to the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) in response to the draft Indigenous Economic Development Strategy (IEDS). -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice11 February 2015Publication
Close the Gap - Progress and priorities report 2015
In the spirit of an open and constructive dialogue between government, the wider community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the Close the Gap Campaign annually produces this progress and priorities report alongside the Prime Minister’s report. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission -Social Security and Veteran’s Entitlements Legislation Amendment (Schooling Requirements) 2008 Bill
The Commission commends the Government for recognising the importance of addressing the need to improve school enrolments and attendance as a critical step towards realising the right to education for all children. The Commission supports the Government’s aims to promote and protect children’s right to education. -
Disability Rights30 July 2020Publication
Access under Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport
These Guidelines have been developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) to provide clear and practical assistance to facilitate compliance with the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Cth) (the Transport Standards) through the use of equivalent access. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
This submission is made by the Social Justice Committee of the Parish Council of the Anglican Parish of West Tamar, Tasmania, on behalf of the members of the Parish. -
14 December 2012Book page
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. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
SJU: Submission to Inquiry into Aboriginal Customary Law in NT
To access the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner's Submission to the Northern Territory Law Reform Committee Inquiry into Aboriginal Customary law in the Northern Territory click here. -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Submission: Legal Professional Privilege (2007)
In the determination of any criminal charge against him, or of his rights and obligations in a suit at law, everyone shall be entitled to a fair and public hearing by a competent, independent and impartial tribunal established by law. -
Commission – General14 December 2012Speech
National Human Rights Institutions
The Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (hereafter the Australian Human Rights Commission) is one of the oldest National Human Rights Institutions in the Asia Pacific region. It was originally established in 1981 as the Human Rights Commission and then restructured in 1986 to become the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission. It is a founding member and a strong…
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