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Subject of application: That the applicant be authorised to institute a procedure for assessing the needs of students with disabilities at schools for which the applicant is responsible and, in the event of failure of that procedure in any individual case, to apply to the Commission for a specific exemption.

Stronger Futures in the Northern Territory Bill 2011 and two related Bills �����鱨վ – submission to the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee 6 February 2012 Submission Download in PDF [1 MB] Download in Word [250 KB] Appendices Download in PDF [870 KB] Download in Word [240 KB] See also: Opening Statement, 1 March 2012

Draft Indigenous Economic Development Strategy �����鱨վ Submission to the Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs 17 December 2010 Download Download in PDF [350 KB] Download in Word [400 KB] Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Recommendations 4 Key principles to guide the development of the IEDS 4.1 Full implementation of…

Inquiry into the Transportation of Detained Persons Submission by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Download PDF Download Word Our Ref: 2009/37 14 May 2010 Hon Brian Ellis Chairman Standing Committee on Environment and Public Affairs Legislative Council Parliament House Perth WA 6000 Dear Mr Ellis Inquiry into the Transportation of Detained Persons I…

Outstations Policy Discussion Paper �����鱨վ Submission to the Office of Indigenous Policy, NT Department of Chief Minister 15 December 2008 Download PDF Download Word Table of Contents 1 Introduction 2 Summary 3 Policy Propositions 3.1 Eligibility for support 3.2 Definition of an Outstation 3.3 Hub and Spoke Model 3.4 Outstation Service Levels 4 Recommendations 1 …

Policies and programs being implemented both within Australia (States/Territories/Federal) and internationally aimed at closing the gap between Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal people…1

Submission of the HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (HREOC) to the DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES, HOUSING, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS on the DISCUSSION PAPER “AUSTRALIA’S CHILDREN: SAFE AND WELL - A NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR PROTECTING AUSTRALIA’S CHILDREN” 14 July 2008 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Ph…

The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘HREOC’) welcomes the opportunity to make this submission to the Senate Constitutional and Legal Affairs Committee for its Inquiry into the Stolen Generations Compensation Bill 2008.

Submission of the HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION (HREOC) to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Committee on the Northern Territory National Emergency Response Legislation 10 August 2007 Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Level 8, 133 Castlereagh St GPO Box 5218 Sydney NSW 2001 Ph. (02) 9284 9600 A. SUMMARY OF SUBMISSION The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity…

As a result of their disadvantaged socio-economic status, most Indigenous Australians will be required to register for the access card in order to gain or maintain access to social welfare payments, Medicare services, and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme;

It is essential at all times when the reform of native title law is contemplated, that the historic importance of the recognition of native title to the building of a more just Australia, be kept squarely in mind. The law of native title provides for the limited recognition and protection of what remains of the traditional property rights of Indigenous Australian peoples that were unjustly…

Information about the Amicus Curiae role The Commissioners of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission have the function of assisting the Federal Court or Federal Magistrates Service as amicus curiae in discrimination matters. An amicus curiae is a "friend to the court" who assists the court on points of law in a particular case. Amicus are generally not parties to the proceedings,…

Provide input on the Aboriginal Land Rights (Northern Territory) Amendment Bill 2006.

Submission of the ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMISSIONER on behalf of the HUMAN RIGHTS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION to the DEPARTMENT OF FAMILIES, COMMUNITY SERVICES AND INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS DISCUSSION PAPER REGARDING THE DISCUSSION PAPER: ACCESS TO ABORIGINAL LAND UNDER THE NORTHERN TERRITORY LAND RIGHTS ACT February 2007 Introduction The Human Rights and Equal …

1. The Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (‘the Commission’) provides this submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee (‘the Committee’) in its inquiry into the Crimes Amendment (Bail and Sentencing) Bill 2006 (‘the Bill’).

Submission to the Expert seminar on Indigenous Peoples and the administration of justice Madrid, Spain, 12-14 November 2003 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission of Australia Issue 1: An overview of the current status in addressing Indigenous peoples contact with criminal justice processes in Australia Introduction…

Issue 2: Specific issues relating to the administration of justice – Indigenous women; public order laws; mandatory sentencing schemes; and best practice for diversion of Indigenous juveniles. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission of Australia Submission to the Expert seminar on Indigenous Peoples and the…

Issue 3: Recognising Aboriginal customary law and developments in community justice mechanisms Submission to the Expert seminar on Indigenous Peoples and the administration of justice, Madrid, Spain, 12-14 November 2003 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission of Australia Introduction This submission is made by the…

Summary of Submission to ATSIC Review - Social Justice Commissioner calls on government to strengthen ATSIC Also available: Submission to the Review of ATSIC by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner, Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Dr Bill Jonas has called on the government to strengthen the monitoring role of ATSIC at the national level as well…