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Harm reduction policies and programs for persons of Aboriginal descent

Resources Jun,2007

Authors: Dell, Colleen Anne, Lyons, Tara
Publishers: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse

This document is intended to provide current, objective and empirically-based information to inform the implementation of policies and programs for promoting the reduction of harms associated with substance abuse in […]

Reforming child protection in Queensland: a review of the implementation of recommendations contained in the CMC’s Protecting children report

Resources June,2007

Authors: Queensland Crime and Misconduct Commission
Publishers: Crime and Misconduct Commission

In July 2003, the Queensland Premier referred some specific complaints of abuse of children in foster care to the Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) for investigation. The CMC approached these […]

You do the crime, you do the time : best practice model of holistic health service delivery for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander inmates of the ACT prison

Resources June,2007

Authors: Poroch, Nerelle, Tongs, Julie, Sharp, Peter, Dodson, Mick, Larkin, Steve, Mikhailovich, Katja, Fisher, Jodie, Lovett, Ray, Arabena, Kerry, Van den Dungen, John, Nappaljari Jones, Jilpia, Smith, Leila, Victoria, Jo, Henderson, Graham
Publishers: Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service

The Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health Service study develops a best practice model of holistic health service delivery for Aboriginal inmates of the ACT Alexander Maconochie Centre. It highlights the limited […]

Young Australians: Their health and wellbeing 2007

Resources May,2007

Authors: Pieris-Caldwell, Indrani, Hotstone, Cathy, Eldridge, Deanna
Publishers: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

This is the third national statistical report on young people in Australia. Using a set of key indicators of health and wellbeing of young people, this report brings together national […]

Framework for reporting on Indigenous disadvantage: Report on Consultations 2006

Resources Mar,2007

Authors: Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision
Publishers: Steering Committee for the Review of Government Service Provision

Each edition of ‘Overcoming Indigenous disadvantage’ is shaped and informed by feedback received, and updated as new evidence and data emerges. This consultation report provides a summary of suggestions and […]

Indigenous family violence : from emergency measures to committed long-term action

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Authors: Cripps, Kyllie
Publishers: Australian Indigenous Law Review 11 (2) (2007)

In June 2007 the Federal Government announced a range of ’emergency measures’ to combat sexual abuse against indigenous children in the Northern Territory. Indigenous community members experiencing violence know however, […]

Offshore native title : currents in sea claims jurisprudence

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Authors: Grey, Alexandra
Publishers: Australian Indigenous Law Review 11 (2) (2007)

This article questions whether offshore native title claims are presenting discrete conceptual and practical obstacles for the judiciary. Its aim is to chart the proverbial waters and provide an overview […]

Indigenous rights under the Human Rights ACT 2004 (ACT) and the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (VIC)

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Authors: Hartley, Jackie
Publishers: Australian Indigenous Law Review 11 (3) (2007)

Legislative bills of rights in Australia include the Human Rights Act 2004 (ACT) (‘HRA’) and the Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) (‘Charter’). Focusing on the rights and the interpretive method set […]

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

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Authors: Davis, Megan
Publishers: Indigenous Law Bulletin 50 (2007) 6 (30)

The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples recognises international norms and evolving human rights standards pertaining to Indigenous peoples. While some of the rights elaborated in the […]

Assimilation and the re-invention of barbarism

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Authors: Cunneen, Chris
Publishers: Australian Indigenous Law Review 101 (2007) 11

It is argued that there are many points of critique to current federal policies in relation to Indigenous people in Australia. In this opinion piece, the author focuses on one […]