2008 Media Releases
An index of Australian Human Rights Commission Media Releases published in 2008 is available below. For further information, please contact the Public Affairs Unit via: media@humanrights.gov.au.
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December
- Women’s Human Rights education kit launched today (18 December 2008)
- New multiculturalism council will play a major role in celebrating diversity (17 December 2008)
- Applications now open for projects between police and Muslim communities (17 December 2008)
- Social Justice Commissioner to convene Indigenous group advising on national representative body (17 December 2008)
- Bonanza field of human rights advocates leads to hotly contested awards (10 December 2008)
- Consultation a watershed opportunity to protect human rights in Australia (9 December 2008)
- New Christmas Island immigration detention centre should not be used (9 December 2008)
- This year’s human rights awards ceremony set to be biggest yet (8 December 2008)
- How does freedom of religion and belief affect health and wellbeing? (6 December 2008)
- Towards fair treatment of all people in detention (5 December 2008)
- Shortlist announced for human rights photography competition (4 December 2008)
- Legal training set to help communities fight family violence locally (4 December 2008)
- Disability Discrimination Commissioner applauds government commitment to building accessibility (2 December 2008)
- Commissioner applauds Sydney’s quest to be an accessible city of the future (2 December 2008)
November
- Health equality for Indigenous Australians a step closer: Close the Gap Coalition welcomes COAG funding (30 November 2008)
- Commissioner Calma wins GQ magazine 'Man of Inspiration' Award (28 November 2008)
- Let’s aim for an Australia built on respect and dignity (28 November 2008)
- New online education resources help students explore human rights issues (28 November 2008)
- Forum to shed light on successful social inclusion strategies in sport (27 November 2008)
- Historic legislation gives same entitlements to same-sex couples (27 November 2008)
- Commissioner congratulates Immigration Minister on Moeller decision (27 November 2008)
- Finally, same rights to super savings for same-sex couples (27 November 2008)
- Optional Protocol a great step forward for women's rights: the next step is paid maternity leave (26 November 2008)
- A few improvements and this paid maternity leave scheme will be world class (26 November 2008)
- Only two weeks left to get tickets to annual awards ceremony (25 November 2008)
- New human rights head to deliver 2008 Don Dunstan Oration (25 November 2008)
- Changes to citizenship test welcomed (25 November 2008)
- Commissioners say there is no excuse for violence against women (25 November 2008)
- New snapshot on Australian population launched (20 November 2008)
- A day to remember courageous people (20 November 2008)
- Carefully targeted approach to income management required (17 November 2008)
- Report calls for programs that divert young people from incarceration (14 November 2008)
- Shortlists announced for Australian Human Rights Commission’s 2008 Human Rights Medals and Awards (13 November 2008)
- Government passes test on Indigenous Affairs – but only just (12 November 2008)
- Commissioner releases Code of Practice for sexual harassment in the workplace (12 November 2008)
- New on-line child rights educational materials released (7 November 2008)
- Paid maternity leave: a vital economic asset to Australia (7 November 2008)
- Australian elected to UN committee (4 November 2008)
- Sexual harassment findings announced as party season starts (3 November 2008)
October
- Australian Human Rights Commission supports Reclaim the Night (31 October 2008)
- 2008 Human Rights Photography Competition closing date extended one week (31 October 2008)
- 2007-08 Annual Report tabled (28 October 2008)
- Decline of women at the top a real concern for Australia (28 October 2008)
- Tickets on sale for prestigious human rights medals and awards ceremony (27 October 2008)
- Commitment to end discrimination welcomed but why the delay? (24 October 2008)
- Still riding for freedom 40 years later (23 October 2008)
- Gershon Report exemplifies good practice in accessibility (23 October 2008)
- Less than two weeks left to enter Human Rights Photography Competition (20 October 2008)
- Planned approach for disability welcomed (17 October 2008)
- Urgent action and funds needed to stem suicide tragedies (15 October 2008)
- Inclusive approach is essential if NT emergency response is to continue (14 October 2008)
- 2008 Human Rights Medals and Awards nominations closing date extended to 10 Oct
(3 October 2008) - Take time on International day of older persons to value older workers
(1 October 2008)
September
- Model of paid leave for mums are baby steps in the right direction
(29 September 2008) - 2008 Human Rights Medals and Awards nominations due next Friday 3 October
(26 September 2008) - Two weeks left to nominate for Human Rights Medal and Awards (19 September 2008)
- WebWatch launched amid moves to improve website accessibility (18 September 2008)
- Like oil and water? - Religion and human rights in Australia (17 September 2008)
- Supporting the Declaration is the next step (12 September 2008)
- Climate change secretariat excludes people with disabilities (12 September 2008)
- The 2008 Young People’s Human Rights Medal - only 3 weeks left to get your nominations in (10 September 2008)
- New Governor General takes Australia forward towards true gender equality (5 September 2008)
- Historic legislation brings equality to same-sex families (4 September 2008)
- Sydney law professor a great candidate for international disability rights committee (4 September 2008)
- Better protection is needed against gender based discrimination in the 21st Century (4 September 2008)
- HREOC will now be known as the Australian Human Rights Commission (4 September 2008)
- Books improve life outcomes for Indigenous Australians (3 September 2008)
August
- Hearing awareness: A call to action for Australian cinemas (27 August 2008)
- End discriminatory access to public documents (24 August 2008)
- Legal education for Indigenous Australians (21 August 2008)
- International Day of the World’s Indigenous People (8 August 2008)
- Sex files: Looking at how records of sex and gender impact on human rights (8 August 2008)
- Call for entries: Submit your human rights photographs now (6 August 2008)
July
- High Court decision affirms Indigenous rights (31 July 2008)
- Nominate for the Human Rights Awards now (31 July 2008)
- Human Rights Commissioner says new directions in detention is a huge step forward (29 July 2008)
- Indigenous health blueprint presented to Government and Opposition (28 July 2008)
- Today is the 25th Anniversary of a landmark occasion for Australian women (27 July 2008)
- Sex Discrimination Commissioner announces roadmap towards gender equality (22 July 2008)
- ‘TRUST’ poster to help police combat racial hatred (22 July 2008)
- A great day for Australians with disability, but there is still much to achieve (18 July 2008)
- Stage set for new National Indigenous Representative Body (12 July 2008)
- National Indigenous Health Equality Council will help close the gap (9 July 2008)
- HREOC: Mature Workers Mean Business (7 July 2008)
- Commissioner Calma delivers ‘Land and culture’ speech as part of ‘Essentials for Social Justice’ series (7 July 2008)
June
- Time for fresh ideas to tackle sex discrimination (27 June 2008)
- Australian Race Discrimination Commissioner to speak on social inclusion at Adelaide conference (26 June 2008)
- HREOC welcomes announcement to improve captioning and audio description for local cinemas (25 June 2008)
- Refugee Week: Detention centre inspections to begin (18 June 2008)
- Delaying Same Sex Bill will unnecessarily continue discrimination and distress (4 June 2008)
- PM’s commitment to reducing violence against women a welcome first step (4 June 2008)
May
- Superannuation Bill a great step toward ending discrimination against same-sex couples (28 May 2008)
- Government's commitment to improve protection for women's rights welcomed - but don’t forget paid maternity leave (27 May 2008)
- Sorry Day provides a chance to turn sentiment into action (23 May 2008)
- Ban on alcohol destined to build brighter future (22 May 2008)
- Australian women mark another milestone with ordination of first woman Bishop (21 May 2008)
- Storytelling festival will benefit Indigenous children (19 May 2008)
- International Day Against Homophobia has special significance in Australia in 2008 (16 May 2008)
- The end of temporary protection visas for refugees is a step forward for human rights (14 May 2008)
- Statement about the passing of Dr Marika (12 May 2008)
- Queensland Corrective Services Bill raises human rights concerns (9 May 2008)
- Give all mums a Mother’s Day to remember by helping make paid maternity leave a reality (9 May 2008)
- National Families Week 2008: A time to treat all families equally (9 May 2008)
- Disability convention comes into force (5 May 2008)
- Social Justice Commissioner welcomes feedback on Native Title Report (1 May 2008)
April
- Improving accessibility of electronic media up for discussion (30 April 2008)
- Government’s move on same sex discrimination welcomed by HREOC (30 April 2008)
- 19 projects to build relationships between Muslim communities and police (29 April 2008)
- Noongar decision a blow to Native Title claimants (24 April 2008)
- Disability Discrimination Commissioner congratulates business disability initiative (23 April 2008)
- NSW artificial fertilisation law a step forward for same sex parents (23 April 2008)
- Closing the Gap must remain a daily priority (22 April 2008)
- HREOC congratulates ANTaR on the Racism Makes Me Sick campaign (21 April 2008)
- Sex Discrimination Commissioner wraps up national tour in Queensland (18 April 2008)
- HREOC Congratulates Quentin Bryce AC (14 April 2008)
- Racial Discrimination Act should reflect contemporary Australia (8 April 2008)
- Unions, business and HREOC: paid maternity leave vital for Australia’s economy and working families (8 April 2008)
- Sex Discrimination Commissioner logs on to e-Festival of Ideas to hear from young people (4 April 2008)
March
- 10 point plan to improve NT intervention (31 March 2008)
- Need to simplify native title system to undo gridlock (31 March 2008)
- Indigenous communities take action to fight family violence (31 March 2008)
- 10-point plan to improve NT intervention and native title gridlock the focus of HREOC reports (27 March 2008)
- Training to combat family violence on the ground in Indigenous communities (27 March 2008)
- Listening Tour moves on to the Northern Territory (26 March 2008)
- Annual Social Justice and Native Title Reports tabled in Parliament today (20 March 2008)
- A new dawn for racial harmony in Australia (20 March 2008)
- Formal alliance between government and Indigenous Peoples critical to eliminating the gap in life expectancy (20 March 2008)
- Sex Discrimination Commissioner’s 'Listening Tour' in WA (14 March 2008)
- Government and health bodies partner in ground-breaking summit to close the gap in Indigenous health (12 March 2008)
- HREOC endorses moves by government to address alienation of Muslim people in Australia (12 March 2008)
- Equality efforts must use technology to go global (7 March 2008)
- Gender equality - let's not let it become a lost Australian dream (5 March 2008)
- HREOC urges government to “go further” to combat gay and lesbian discrimination (5 March 2008)
February
- Human Rights Commissioner joins mardi gras parade to highlight 58 discriminatory laws (29 February 2008)
- Women urged to put hand up for Australia 2020 summit (27 February 2008)
- Human rights explained in new fact sheets (22 February 2008)
- Pornography restrictions to further protect Aboriginal children in the NT (21 February 2008)
- Urgent reform to Indigenous policy and service delivery needed (20 February 2008)
- To Business: Don’t put human rights in the ‘too hard basket’ (20 February 2008)
- Terms of reference into paid maternity leave and parental leave welcomed (18 February 2008)
- Saying sorry will let the healing begin (12 February 2008)
- Fred Hollows Foundation support a major win for Indigenous health (11 February 2008)
- HREOC welcomes end of ‘Pacific Solution’ (5 February 2008)
- HREOC applauds ACT on same-sex parental leave, but the 58 federal laws still remain (5 February 2008)
- ACT residents to help shape equality for women and men (4 February 2008)
January
- HREOC congratulates technology giant on commitment to gay and lesbian employees (31 January 2008)
- Saying sorry is essential for moving forward (30 January 2008)
- Call for Applications for the Alice Tay Memorial Award (30 January 2008)
- Homelessness is a human rights issue White paper a good first step (30 January 2008)
- Paid maternity leave works for women, families and employers (30 January 2008)
- Pay equity an issue all the way to the top (25 January 2008)
- Victorians urged to help set agenda for equality (21 January 2008)
- HREOC welcomes report on disability standards for transport (11 January 2008)
- Immigration detention centres: improvements, but still more work to do (9 January 2008)
