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14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 2 - Introduction: Social Justice Report 2009
Social Justice Report 2009 Chapter 2: Justice reinvestment – a new solution to the problem of Indigenous over-representation in the criminal justice system back to contents 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Justice reinvestment and the experience of the United States and the United Kingdom Case Study 2.1: Justice reinvestment in Texas Case Study 2.2: Justice reinvestment in Kansas 2.3 Justice… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Book pageChapter 3 - Introduction: Social Justice Report 2009
Social Justice Report 2009 Chapter 3: The perilous state of Indigenous languages in Australia back to contents 3.1: Introduction 3.2: Why preserve Indigenous languages? 3.3: Australian policy and Indigenous languages 3.4: Australian and international approaches aimed at protecting and promoting Indigenous languages 3.5: Findings 3.6: Recommendations 3.1: Introduction When I commenced writing… -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 4 - Introduction: Social Justice Report 2009
Social Justice Report 2009 Chapter 4: Sustaining Aboriginal homeland communities back to contents 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Definition of homelands 4.3 History of the homelands movement 4.4 Funding for homelands 4.5 The viability of homelands 4.6 Conclusion 4.7 Recommendation 4.1 Introduction Homelands still belong to the people, we want to build homes on our land and live there. When we come to… -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 1: Towards a reconciled Australia: An agenda of hope - Social Justice Report 2010
Social Justice Report 2010 Back to Contents Chapter 1: Towards a reconciled Australia: An agenda of hope 1.1 Introduciton 1.2 Human rights: the overarching framework 1.3 Addressing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander disadvantage by rebuilding relationships 1.4 Conclusion 1.1 Introduction My son, your eyes search mine Hurt and puzzled by colour line Your black skin as soft as velvet shine… -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 2: Constitutional reform: Creating a nation for all of us - Social Justice Report 2010
Social Justice Report 2010 Back to Contents Chapter 2: Constitutional reform: Creating a nation for all of us 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Why does Australia as a nation need to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Constitution? 2.3 What could reform look like? 2.4 What are the next steps to a successful referendum? 2.5 Conclusion 2.1 Introduction A century ago, the… -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendix 1: Acknowledgments - Social Justice Report 2010
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner thanks the following people and organisations for their assistance in preparing the Social Justice Report 2010. -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendix 2: Recommendations from the Social Justice Report 2009 - Social Justice Report 2010
Social Justice Report 2010 Back to Contents Appendix 2: Recommendations from the Social Justice Report 2009 [1] In accordance with the functions set out in section 46C(1)(a) of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Act 1986 (Cth), this report includes 4 recommendations on justice reinvestment to reduce Indigenous over-representation in the criminal justice system, 7 recommendations for the … -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2007 - Acknowledgements
The position of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner was established within the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission in 1993 to carry out the following functions: -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2007: ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ the Report & Credits
The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner acknowledges the work of Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission staff and consultants in producing this report (Fabienne Balsamo, Somali Cerise, Kirsten Cheatham, Anna Dawson, Darren Dick, Janet Drummond, Cassandra Goldie, Christopher Holland, Vanessa Jackson, Christina Kenny, Julia Mansour and Emilie Priday). -
14 December 2012Book page
Social Justice Report 2007: Downloads
Social Justice Report 2007 Back to Contents Downloads in PDF Download the full report (9.24 MB) Chapters Social Justice Report 2007 Book Cover (512 KB) ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ the report & Credits (876 KB) Recommendations (146 KB) Chapter 1: Introduction (117 KB) Chapter 2: Indigenous communities dealing with family violence and abuse: recognising 'promising practice' and learning from achievements (11.86… -
14 December 2012Book page
1999 Social Justice Report
Dr Jonas has focused this report on young Indigenous people young between the ages of 15 and 29. The Indigenous population is young, with a median age of 20. Over the next decade a high proportion of Indigenous people will reach working age and be ready to take on adult responsibilities. From this group will emerge Indigenous Australia's future leaders. -
14 December 2012Book page
1997 Social Justice Report
The Fifth Report 1997 includes a discussion of co-existence with emphasis on the Wik decision and a consideration of the 30 years of Indigenous affairs since the 1967 Referendum. A time line summarises some of the major achievements of Indigenous activism in that time. The report includes a chapter on the contemporary separations of Indigenous children from their families through the juvenile… -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice
14 December 2012Publication
Social Justice Report 2004
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… -
14 December 2012Book page
Chapter 1: A cause for cautious optimism: The year in review - Social Justice Report 2011
Social Justice Report 2011 Back to Contents Chapter 1: A cause for cautious optimism: The year in review 1.1 Introduciton 1.2 Follow up from the Social Justice Report 2010 1.3 The Declaration 1.4 Giving full effect to the Declaration 1.5 Conclusion and Recommendations 1.1 Introduction As I reflect on the events that have taken place during the reporting period from 1 July 2010 to 30 June… -
14 December 2012Book page
Appendix 5 - Overview of the National Partnership Agreement on Remote Service Delivery: Social Justice Report 2010
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) National Partnership Agreement for Remote Service Delivery came into effect in January 2009 and will run to 30 June 2014. It is a joint commitment by all Australian governments to a ‘concentrated and accelerated approach to tackle deep-seated disadvantage’ in remote communities.[1] The Partnership is premised on a place-based initiative,… -
14 December 2012Book page
ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ the report and credits - Social Justice Report 2010
This work is protected by copyright. Apart from any use permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), no part may be used or reproduced by any process without prior written permission from the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ. Enquiries should be addressed to Public Affairs at paffairs@humanrights.gov.au. -
14 December 2012Book page
Downloads in PDF and Word: Social Justice Report 2010
Social Justice Report 2010 Back to Contents Downloads in PDF and Word Download the full report in PDF Download the full report in Word Chapters Recommendations in PDF | Word Introduction in PDF | Word Chapter 1: Towards a reconciled Australia: An agenda of hope in PDF | Word Chapter 2: Constitutional reform: Creating a nation for all of us in PDF | Word Chapter 3: From community crisis to -
14 December 2012Book page
Recommendations: Social Justice Report 2009
Social Justice Report 2009 Recommendations back to contents In accordance with the functions set out in section 46C(1) (a) of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Act 1986 (Cth), this report includes 4 recommendations on justice reinvestment to reduce Indigenous over-representation in the criminal justice system, 7 recommendations for the protection of Indigenous languages and 1… -
Commission - General
14 December 2012PublicationAnnual Report 2010-2011
Annual Report 2010–2011 Complete Report Download Complete Annual Report in PDF [7 MB] Download Annual Report in Word [696 KB] Financial statements (Excel) [430 KB] Contents ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ the Commission Our functions Highlights of the year President’s statement Commissioners’ statements Bios of president and commissioners The year in review: Building understanding and respect for human rights… -
Commission - General
14 December 2012Publication
Annual Report 2009-2010: ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ
I have pleasure in presenting the Annual Report of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ for the period ending 30 June 2010. The report has been prepared pursuant to section 45 of the ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ Act 1986 and in accordance with the requirements of section 70 of the Public Service Act 1999.