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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2002
Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Recognition of native title Introduction Human Rights Standards relevant to the Recognition of Native Title Cultural Rights Equality and Non-Discrimination Relationship between equality and rights of minorities to protection of their culture Freedom of Religion and Belief Self Determination Human Rights Committee Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Project
Constitution reform to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the nations Constitution
The last few years have seen a growing feeling that the Constitution needs to be brought up to date to reflect the reality of Australia in the 21st century. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Project
Northern Territory ‘Emergency Response’ intervention
Explore publications, speeches and media releases by the Human Rights Commission related to the Northern Territory' Emergency Response' intervention. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Social Justice Reports Index
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner is required to report annually to the Attorney-General regarding the exercise and enjoyment of human rights by Australia's Indigenous peoples. This provision also allows the Commissioner to make recommendations as to action that should be taken to ensure such enjoyment. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Social Justice Report 2011
I am pleased to present to you the Social Justice Report 2011 (the Report), which I have prepared in accordance with section 46C(1)(a) of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) (AHRC Act). -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Social Justice Report 2010
I am pleased to present to you the Social Justice Report 2010 (the Report), which I have prepared in accordance with section 46C(1)(a) of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) (AHRC Act). -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Social Justice Report 2009
The report is provided in accordance with section 46C(1) (a) of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986. This 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… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Social Justice Report 2008
The report is provided in accordance with section 46C (1) (a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. This 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… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Social Justice Report 2007
The report is provided in accordance with section 46C(1)(a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. This 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… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Webpage
Submission to the United Nations on the Rights of Indigenous Children
Explore a submission to the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child for their Day of General Discussion on the Rights of Indigenous Children. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
2012 Southgate Oration
Uncle Lewis, on behalf of my Elders I pass on our respects to your Elders, both past and present, for their continued struggle for their country and their culture. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Project
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples
The Declaration is the most comprehensive tool we have available to advance and protect the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I use the Declaration as my guide as Social Justice Commissioner. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2005 : Index
Learn about the 2005 Native Title Report and its findings. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2006: Index
Learn about the 2006 Native Title Report and its findings. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2007: Index
Native Title Report 2007 Community Guide Family Violence Initiatives - Community Guide Contents Overview : Native title 15 years on Chapter 1 : Changes to the native title system Chapter 2 : Changes to the claims resolution process Chapter 3 : Changes to representative Indigenous bodies Chapter 4 : Changes to respondent funding Chapter 5 : Changes to prescribed bodies corporate Chapter 6 :… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Project
Native Title
Native title is a property right which reflects a relationship to land which is the very foundation of Indigenous religion, culture and well-being. The non-discriminatory protection of native title is a recognised human right. -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Social Justice Report 2005 : Home
I am pleased to present to you the Social Justice Report 2005. The report is provided in accordance with section 46C(1)(a) of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. This 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… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2011
I am pleased to present to you the Native Title Report 2011 (the Report), which I have prepared in accordance with section 209 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2010
I am pleased to present to you the Native Title Report 2010 (the Report), which I have prepared in accordance with section 209 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). The Report reviews developments in native title law and policy from 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010 (the Reporting Period). -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Publication
Native Title Report 2009
I have also used this opportunity to examine the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in light of other changes to policy and legislation made between 1 July 2008 and 30 June 2009 in accordance with section 46C(1)(a) of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth).