indigenous peoples

Archive of posts tagged 'indigenous peoples'

News / Submission to the Queensland Government consultation on the new Stolen Wages Reparations Scheme

The Queensland Government is conducting a consultation regarding re-opening the Queensland Stolen Wages reparations scheme, as promised in the lead...

4 Nov 2015

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / PIAC briefing for SA MPs on the Stolen Generations (Compensation) Bill 2014

In this letter sent to all South Australian Members of Parliament on 21 October 2015, PIAC provides a briefing for...

22 Oct 2015

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / PIAC’s submission to the Finance and Public Administration Committee Inquiry, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander experience of law enforcement and justice services

This Finance and Public Administration Committee inquiry aims to identify the underlying causes of disproportionate interaction of Aboriginal and Torres...

21 Jul 2015

News / Securing better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in superannuation

In partnership with the Anti Discrimination Board (ABD) and the National Congress of Australia’s First People (National Congress), the Public...

11 Apr 2013

Access to Justice / Value of a justice reinvestment approach to criminal justice in Australia:

This submission focuses on the need to ensure the diversion of people who are homeless, those with a mental illness...

11 Apr 2013

News / Submission to the inquiry into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders Peoples Recognition Bill 2012

PIAC‘s submission to the inquiry into Aboriginal Strait Islander Peoples Recognition Bill 2012  draws on PIAC‘s earlier submission to the Expert...

7 Mar 2013

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / The criminalisation of conduct: Indigenous youth in the criminal justice system

This article examines the alarmingly high over-represenation of Indigenous juveniles in the criminal justice system, and suggests that changes in...

25 May 2012

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Justice / Restoring identity - stolen generations reparations in South Australia

The South Australian Legislative Council is currently considering the Stolen Generations Reparations Tribunal Bill 2010. In its submission, PIAC commends...

4 May 2012

Human Rights / National Human Rights Action Plan Exposure Draft: submission by the Public Interest Advocacy Centre

In December 2011, the Australian Government released the National Human Rights Action Plan Exposure Draft. The Exposure Draft provides an...

7 Mar 2012

News / Investing in the community: submission to the NSW Government review of legal assistance services to the NSW community

This submission by PIAC identifies the need for adequate funding to the non-government sector to manage effective partnerships with the...

9 Nov 2011

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