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The tragic deaths of three children in Sydney’s west over the weekend is yet another reminder of the fact that children are not just ‘witnesses’ of domestic, family and sexual violence - they are victims in their own right.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Discover a speech on enhanced participation in the Human Rights Council.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Discover a speech on First Nations engagement with justice systems.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Statement from Katie Kiss, 17th EMRIP session focusing on Indigenous rights and participation.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
Discover a speech on constitutional recognition of First Nations peoples.
Commission – General
Dear friends, I am pleased to report the Free + Equal Conference was a resounding success. A big thank you to everyone who participated in these timely and significant discussions about human rights and the urgent need for a Human Rights Act in Australia. A snapshot of the conference: 700+ delegates...
Commission – General
Free + Equal: safeguarding the rights of all Australians Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM FAAL FRSA FACLM(Hon) FRSN I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we are meeting today, and pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and to any...
Age Discrimination
Age Discrimination Commissioner Robert Fitzgerald AM has warned the ongoing cost-of-living crisis is likely to lead to an increased risk of elder abuse with Australia needing to further bolster its efforts to address the nationwide problem. Elder abuse is when harm is done to an older person by...
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
‘Framing Indigenous empowerment with human rights: using the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples for real change’ Wednesday 12 June 2024 Good Morning All My name is Katie Kiss. I am a proud Kaanju, Biri/Widi woman from North Queensland. I was born and raised on the lands of the Darumbal...
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