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14 December 2012Book page
Annual Report 2001-2002: Consultancy Services
During 2000 - 01 the Commission used a range of consultancy services where there was, for example, a need for rapid access to latest technology and experience in its application; limitations on executive time; lack of in-house resources; the need for independent study; or a need for a change agent or facilitator. There were 8 consultants under engagement during the financial year and total… -
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Annual Report 2001-2002: Appendix 1
Learn about the 2001-2002 annual report and its appendices. -
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Annual Report 2001-2002: Appendix 2
HRC Report No. 10 Report of an inquiry into a complaint of acts or practices inconsistent with or contrary to human rights in an Immigration Detention Centre (2000) -
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Annual Report 2001-2002: Appendix 3
Telephone: (02) 9284 9600 General enquiries and publications: 1300 369 711 Complaints Infoline: 1300 656 419 TTY: 1800 620 241 Facsimile: (02) 9284 9611 -
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Annual Report 2001-2002: Appendix 4
Learn about the 2001-2002 annual report and its appendices. -
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Annual Report 2001-2002: Appendix 5
* When complaints under the Racial, Sex & Disability Discrimination Acts are terminated, the complainant may apply to have the allegations heard and determined by the Federal Court or the Federal Magistrates Service. ** Complaints under the Human Rights & Equal Opportunity Commission Act concerning discrimination in employment or a breach of human rights, which cannot be conciliated,… -
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Annual Report 2001-2002: Appendix 6
The Commissions Performance Management Scheme provides a framework to manage and develop our staff to achieve our corporate objectives. There have been two cycles completed since its implementation on 1 July 1999. The scheme provides regular and formal assessment of an employees work performance and allows for access to training and skill development. -
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Annual Report - Significant Achievements for 1999 - 2000
Learn about significant achievements in the 1999-2000 annual report. -
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Annual Report 1999-2000: President Statement
Read the President's statement from the 1999-2000 annual report. -
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Annual Report 1999-2000: The Commission
The Commission is an organisation established under the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. It has a President and six Commissioners. The six positions are currently held by four persons. -
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Social Justice Report 1998 : Letter of Submission
In my role as Acting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner I am pleased to present the sixth report regarding the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia, pursuant to section 46 of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Act 1986. -
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Social Justice Report 1998 - Foreword
This report presents various responses to Bringing Them Home, the Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ from their Families. This is not done to re-open the substance of the Inquiry, its findings or the basis of its recommendations. -
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Social Justice Report 1998 : Introduction: A Handful of Soil
The removal of the children from Wave Hill by MacRobertson Miller aircraft was accompanied by distressing scenes the like of which I wish never to experience again. The engines of the 'plane are not stopped at Wave Hill and the noise combined with the strangeness of an aircraft only accentuated the grief and fear of the children, resulting in near-hysteria in two of them. I am convinced that the… -
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Social Justice Report 1998 : Chapter 1: The Aftermath for Indigenous Peoples
It has been worth it because the wider community is more aware of the issues and our history, but the opening of the old scars has been difficult. It's vital that the truth comes out, though. -
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Social Justice Report 1998 : Chapter 2: Non-Indigenous Community Responses
You would be hard pressed to find a newspaper, television or radio station that did not make mention of Sorry Day activities and National Reconciliation events over the past week. -
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Social Justice Report 1998 : Chapter 3: Church Responses
We must all face the truth of the past. It lives on in us. We must learn from it and deal with it, so that there may be justice, reconciliation, healing and hope for the future. We therefore recognise this crucial moment in the history of the Canberra Baptist Church as a God given opportunity for us: -
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Social Justice Report 1998 : Chapter 4: Government Responses to the Recommendations of Bringing Them Home
Bringing Them Home - the Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ from Their Families (the National Inquiry) - made 54 'head' recommendations, 83 recommendations in total [1], to address what was referred to as 'the continuing devastation of the lives of Indigenous Australians'. The implementation of most recommendations requires action… -
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Social Justice Report 1998 : Appendix 1: Letters to the Editor
After watching all the media news on the night of May 26, and all you 'Australians' ... simply refusing to say 'I'm Sorry', I felt ashamed to be an Australian and I would like to clarify the 'Sorry' issue as I understand it. -
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Social Justice Report 1998 : Appendix 2: Selected Inventory of Apologies and National Sorry Day Events
Politicians, church leaders, community members and the local Aboriginal community gathered in Peace Park yesterday for 'Sorry Day', organised by local members of the Council for Aboriginal Reconciliation. -
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Social Justice Report 1998 : Appendix 3: Text of Sorry Day Statement
A national 'Sorry Day' is being observed on 26 May, 1998, exactly one year after the tabling in Federal Parliament of the Report of the National Inquiry into the Separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ºÚÁÏÇ鱨վ from Their Families.