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Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Complaints information for young people
You don’t have to put up with being treated unfairly because you’re young. There are laws to protect you against discrimination, harassment and bullying. These laws apply right across Australia. If you have a complaint, the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ can look into it. We will talk to the people involved and help you work out a solution. Our aim is to help you deal with your… -
Complaint Information Service14 December 2012Webpage
Understanding and preparing for conciliation
Understanding and preparing for conciliation Understanding and preparing for conciliation - Unlawful discrimination Understanding and preparing for conciliation - Human rights and ILO -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Project
Constitution reform to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the nations Constitution
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner June Oscar AO and all the former Social Justice Commissioners have called for a referendum on constitutional recognition within five years. Commissioner Oscar joined with former Commissioners Mick Gooda and Professor Tom Calma on the final day of hearings of the Joint-Select Committee on constitutional recognition to… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Project
Northern Territory ‘Emergency Response’ intervention
Northern Territory ‘Emergency Response’ intervention Documents by the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Publications The Suspension and Reinstatement of the RDA and Special Measures in the NTER (2011) Draft guidelines for ensuring income management measures are compliant with the Racial Discrimination Act (2009) The Northern Territory ‘Emergency Response’ intervention – A human rights… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 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 Justice
14 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. -
Commission - General
14 December 2012WebpagePublications
Publications Most ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ publications are available in electronic format on this website in our new Publications section in the top menu. This page provides links to the lists of publications by subject area, an order form and a list of recent publications. The current list of printed publications available can be seen by clicking on the order form. Most are free… -
14 December 2012Book page
Our agenda: Commission workplan 2012-2013
Human rights are our entitlements to have our dignity and worth as human beings recognised. We all have them, we all want them recognised in our friends and families, and we all have responsibilities to recognise them in others. -
14 December 2012Book page
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (2012)
We work to find practical and long-term solutions to the human rights issues facing people in Australia, as well as to build greater understanding and respect for human rights in our community. -
Commission - General
14 December 2012Webpage
History of the Commission
The ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ (formerly known as the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission) was established on 10 December 1986 (International Human Rights Day) as Australia’s national human rights watchdog. -
Commission - General
14 December 2012Webpage
Functions of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ
The Native Title Act 1993 requires the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner to report to federal Parliament each year on the operation of the Act and its impact on the human rights of Indigenous people. -
Commission - General
14 December 2012Webpage
Media Contacts
We regularly prepare and distribute media releases, opinion pieces, speeches, media kits and fact sheets on the work that the Commission undertakes. Our website also provides extensive research and project information. -
Commission - General
14 December 2012Webpage
Senate File Listing - 1 January 2013 - 30 June 2013
Review the Senate file listing from January 1, 2013, to June 30, 2013. -
Commission - General
14 December 2012Book page
Strategic Plan 2011-2014
We have also played an important leadership role internationally by sharing our experience with other national human rights institutions and by contributing technical assistance to advance partnerships for human rights in other countries. -
Legal
14 December 2012WebpageSubmissions by the Commission
The Commission has a role to review legislation and make recommendations about laws and government policies and programs that involve human rights issues. Submissions are presented to government agencies, parliamentary committees and other inquiry bodies. -
Commission - General
14 December 2012Webpage
Former President - Professor Gillian Triggs
You can learn about Emeritus Professor Gillian Triggs, who was the President of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ from 2012-2017. -
Commission - General
14 December 2012Opinion piece
Opinion Pieces / Articles
Discover a collection of opinion pieces.