Publications

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Native Title Reports

Under the Native Title Act 1993, the Social Justice Commissioner is required to prepare a Native Title Report each year for federal Parliament. Through these reports the Commissioner gives a human rights perspective on native title issues and advocates for practical co-existence between Indigenous...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Targeted recruitment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

This guideline will help employers to use the ‘special measure’ provisions in the federal Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and state and territory discrimination laws, to target Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for recruitment.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Know your rights: Aboriginal Torres Strait Islanders (2014)

This brochure explains what racial discrimination is and what you can do it you experience it, as well as the work of the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Close the Gap - Progress and priorities report 2015

In the spirit of an open and constructive dialogue between government, the wider community, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the Close the Gap Campaign annually produces this progress and priorities report alongside the Prime Minister’s report.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Social Justice and Native Title Report 2014

One of my primary responsibilities is to report annually on the enjoyment and exercise of human rights by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. I also report annually on the operation of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth) (the Native Title Act) and the effect of the Act on the exercise and...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Declaration Dialogue Series

Implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples – Declaration Dialogue Series

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Close the Gap - Progress and priorities report 2014

Since the first Australian Government report in 2009, the Campaign Steering Committee has provided an annual complementary 'shadow' report representing its assessment of progress, including against the COAG Closing the Gap Targets for health and life expectancy equality, and the commitments in the...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Social Justice and Native Title Report 2013

In this Report, I focus on planning for the future based on the approach of our communities meaningfully participating in decisions that affect them. I also outline a continuing agenda for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with a focus on a human rights approach using the United Nations...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

2012 Social Justice and Native Title Reports A Community Guide

Please be aware that this publication may contain the names or images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who may now be deceased. Reports Social Justice Report 2012 Native Title Report 2012

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Native Title Report 2012

Community Guide: Social Justice and Native Title Reports Also see Social Justice Report 2012 Transmittal Letter 26 October 2012 The Hon Nicola Roxon MP Attorney-General Parliament House CANBERRA ACT 2600 Dear Attorney I am pleased to present to you the Native Title Report 2012 (the Report), which I...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Social Justice Report 2012

The theme of governance in the Social Justice and Native Title Reports for 2012 relates directly to my priorities concerning relationships and giving full effect to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Social Justice Reports Index

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner is required to report annually to the Attorney-General regarding the exercise and enjoyment of human rights by Australia's Indigenous peoples. This provision also allows the Commissioner to make recommendations as to action that...

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Native Title Report 2011

I am pleased to present to you the Native Title Report 2011 (the Report), which I have prepared in accordance with section 209 of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth).

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Social Justice Report 2011

I am pleased to present to you the Social Justice Report 2011 (the Report), which I have prepared in accordance with section 46C(1)(a) of the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth) (AHRC Act).