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14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2003: Speech by Dr William Jonas, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner.
As this is the first public speech I have made in Sydney since the events at Redfern several weeks ago, I would also like to begin today by paying my respects to the family of TJ Hickey and to express my condolences for your loss. I would also like to acknowledge the elders of the Redfern community for the strength and the dignity that you have displayed in dealing with these tragic events and… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice14 December 2012Speech
Launch of the Social Justice Report 2003 and Native Title Report 2003
I am speaking on behalf of Dr William Jonas, the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. Dr Jonas is unable to be here today, with doctors having advised him he is not able to fly at this time due to a recurring illness. Dr Jonas sends his apologies and has asked that I deliver this speech on his behalf. He has asked me to express to you his appreciation for attending… -
14 December 2012Book page
Same-Sex: Same Entitlements: Chapter 13
Superannuation is one of the main ways of saving for retirement. It is designed to provide financial security for individuals and their families in retirement; or when a person dies unexpectedly. -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2004 : SUMMARY SHEET FIVE
Indigenous health - Programs for addressing Indigenous health reveal the problem of a lack of implementation of human rights. The National Aboriginal Health Strategy (1989) and the current National Strategic Framework for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health have been agreed by the Commonwealth with States and Territories. Both documents identify, from a human rights perspective, the key… -
Legal14 December 2012Webpage
Migration Amendment (Immigration Detention Reform) Bill 2009
Recommendation 1: The Bill should be amended to ensure that detention in immigration detention centres is only used as a last resort and for the shortest practicable time, as committed to in Value 5. The words ‘The Parliament affirms as a principle that’ in section 4AAA(2) should be deleted. -
14 December 2012Book page
HREOC - Annual Report 2001 - 2002: Appendix 3: Freedom of Information
Initial inquiries about access to Commission documents should be directed to the Freedom of Information Officer by either telephoning (02) 9284 9600 or by writing to: -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2006: Acknowledgements and Note
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner acknowledges the work of Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission staff (Fabienne Balsamo, Katie Kiss, Hamish McLeod, Jemma Hollands, Dianne Biaggini, Anna Dawson, Christina Kenny, Julia Mansour, Kirsty Champion and Darren Dick). -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2002-2003: Chapter 6
In the contemporary world, especially amongst first world economies, the culture of civil liberties, freedoms and non-discrimination are reasonably well established and these precepts have clear links to innovation, creativity and the broader concepts of economic productivity and a well-functioning civil society. -
Employers20 February 2015Webpage
Employers Resources
Available 4 March, 2015. New Employer resources is where you can find resources to help prevent discrimination, respect human rights and promote diversity in your workplace. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
International and Australian evidence demonstrates the long-term effects of early life experience on health and well being throughout life. The detention of children and young people is poses significant risks to normal development. The exposure of infants and young children to stress either directly or mediated through the experiences of their parents reduces the likelihood of normal brain… -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Opinion piece
Opinion Pieces - Scrutinising our counter-terrorism laws (2008)
In 2006, I was a member of the Government-appointed Sheller Committee, which recommended the establishment of an independent review of counter-terrorism laws. -
Employers17 February 2015Webpage
Employers
Available 4 March, 2015. New Employer resources is where you can find resources to help prevent discrimination, respect human rights and promote diversity in your workplace. -
14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2002-2003: Chapter 8
Commissioner Pru Goward’s appointment to the position of Sex Discrimination Commissioner was announced on 29 June 2001. She commenced her term on 30 July 2001. -
14 December 2012Book page
Open letter: Progress on height adjustable examination beds
I am issuing this open letter to provide information on progress made in relation to the availability of adjustable-height examination beds in general practices throughout Australia . -
Disability Rights14 December 2012Opinion piece
Mental health problem is clear, so is the solution (2005)
THE LAUNCH this week of a new report on Australia 's crumbling mental health system repeats the message that mental health consumers, their carers and their clinicians have been shouting out for years - Australia 's mental health system is in crisis. -
14 December 2012Book page
Commission Website: National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) is a network of Australian lawyers interested in furthering awareness and advocacy of human rights in Australia. ALHR promotes the practice of human rights law in Australia and works with Australian and international human rights organisations to achieve this aim. -
14 December 2012Book page
National Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention - Background Paper 6: Education
States Parties recognize the right of the child to education and with a view to achieving this right progressively and on the basis of equal opportunity, they shall, in particular: -
Rights and Freedoms14 December 2012Speech
Cessnock Shire Council - Australia Day Ambassador address (2009)
First, it's great to celebrate our national day with such a large, diverse and - as we've seen - talented group of Australians. And may I particularly congratulate those who've chosen to join us as Australians today. -
Sex Discrimination14 December 2012Speech
Inclusion and diversity: The foundations of a more effective response to LGBTIQ domestic violence?
Let me begin by acknowledging the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. I pay my respects to their elders past and present, and all the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men and women who work tirelessly to reduce domestic violence. -
14 December 2012Book page
Native Title Report 2008 - Appendix 1
Between 1 July 2007 and 30 June 2008, ten determinations of native title were made by the court. Nine of these were made by consent, and one was litigated.[1]
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