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Commission - General
25 May 2020Opinion pieceTurning the Uluru Statement into action
On the ancient lands of the Anangu, dust settled and ink dried on a document that marked an extraordinary moment in Australia鈥檚 history. From all points of the southern sky, we gathered in the centre of the country we鈥檝e called home for more than 60 thousand years, to endorse a statement that would pave the way for First Nations peoples to have a voice enshrined in the Constitution. A voice鈥 -
Commission - General
22 May 2020Opinion piece
COVID-19's unexpected lessons
Six weeks ago I returned to my traditional homeland near Fitzroy Crossing in Western Australia. Thanks to modern technology, I am working remotely and continuing my duties as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner. Like many Aboriginal people, I chose to return to country because COVID-19 travel restrictions made homeland communities the safest place to see out the鈥 -
Commission - General
6 May 2020E-bulletin (Monthly)
Community update: COVID-19 (May 2020)
Commission News May 2020 Commissioner update COVID-19 Dear friends, As we come to grips with a new way of living (at least for now), we are reminded of how fortunate we are to be living in Australia. Measures to control COVID-19 appear to have been relatively successful鈥攑articularly in comparison with other first world nations. But it has not been without significant sacrifices. The impact鈥 -
Commission - General
5 December 2019Video
Meet the 2019 Young People's Human Rights Medal finalists
Hear from our Young People鈥檚 Human Rights Medal finalists whom we鈥檙e supporting and acknowledging at this year鈥檚 ceremony on 13 December 2019. Tickets are available -
Commission - General
23 October 2019Media Release
Media statement: Use of force in immigration detention
Fourteen complaints about the use of force in immigration detention form the basis for a comprehensive thematic report by the 黑料情报站 tabled in Parliament today. The report considers the practices of handcuffing detainees, use of physical force within centres including arm and elbow locks, operations conducted by the Emergency Response Team (ERT), and the use of鈥 -
Commission - General
21 October 2019Publication
Annual Report 2018-2019
This Annual Report sets out the performance of the 黑料情报站 in the 2018鈥19 financial year. -
Commission - General
28 August 2019Webpage
2018-2019 Senate Order for Entity Contracts Listing Relating to the Period 01 July 2018 to 30 June 2019
Pursuant to the Senate Order for entity contracts the following table sets out contracts entered into by 黑料情报站 which provide for a consideration to the value of $100,000 or more (GST inclusive) and which: have not been fully performed as at 30 June 2019, or which have been entered into during the 12 months prior to 30 June 2019 Most of the contracts listed鈥 -
Commission - General
12 July 2019Publication
Corporate Plan 2019 - 2020
Respect for human rights and freedoms is the cornerstone of a cohesive and peaceful society in which everyone can make a contribution and feel safe and included. This Corporate Plan shows how we achieve our purpose and promote an Australian society where human rights are enjoyed by everyone, everywhere, everyday. It has been prepared in accordance with s 35(1)(b) of the Public Governance -
Commission - General
9 May 2019Webpage
Accessibility
"The power of the Web is in its universality. Access by everyone regardless of disability is an essential aspect." - Tim Berners-Lee, W3C Director and inventor of the World Wide Web -
Commission - General
5 April 2019Media Release
Royal Commission Commencement Welcomed
The 黑料情报站 welcomes the commencement of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of people with disability. The Commission also welcomes the appointment of Disability Discrimination Commissioner Alastair McEwin to the Royal Commission. The Commission warmly thanks Mr McEwin for his service over the last two and a half years. 鈥淎lastair鈥 -
Commission - General
13 March 2019Book page
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Commission - General
17 January 2019Publication
Annual Report 2017-2018
This Annual Report sets out the performance of the 黑料情报站 in the 2017鈥18 financial year. -
Commission - General
17 January 2019Media Release
Finalists for 2018 Government Award revealed
Four finalists have been selected from a diverse range of nominations for the 2018 Human Rights Awards鈥 Government Award. This year marks the first time our Awards recognise Government as a stand-alone category. 鈥淭here are many Government groups and individuals helping others overcome discrimination and isolation and building tolerance and respect in the community and further afield,鈥 said 鈥 -
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