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2011 Media Releases

An index of Australian Human Rights Commission Media Releases published in 2011 is available below. For further information, please contact the Public Affairs Unit via: media@humanrights.gov.au.

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December

Leading Australians recognised in Australia’s annual Human Rights Awards (9 December 2011)
International Day Of People With Disability (2 December 2011)
Every Australian Counts – including those with a disability (1 December 2011)
Passing of rugby league legend a huge loss (1 December 2011)
Commission finds Immigration Department breaches fundamental human rights (1 December 2011)

November

Commissioner says age crisis preventable (29 November 2011)
Business should be part of the 16 Days of Activism (29 November 2011)
Stronger human rights laws will ensure more scrutiny of law-making (28 November 2011)
Bridging visas are a more humane way to treat people seeking protection (25 November 2011)
Violence against women is wrong – on any day, in any way (25 November 2011)
Bullying and violence within Indigenous communities come under the spotlight in 2011 Social Justice and Native Title reports (24 November 2011)
Human Rights Medal and Young People’s Medal finalists (24 November 2011)
Stronger Futures – a chance to move beyond the pain of the Intervention (23 November 2011)
Finalists announced for Human Rights Awards (22 November 2011)
Commission announces inquiry into the treatment of suspected people smugglers who say that they are children (21 November 2011)
The way forward to eliminating racism in Australia begins at the top (18 November 2011)
Finalists announced for Human Rights Awards (17 November 2011)
Finalists announced for Human Rights Awards (15 November 2011)
Continued investment in the Northern Territory needs to be targeted (14 November 2011)
Acceptance the key to a successful National Anti-Racism Partnership (11 November 2011)
Equal pay agreement for community and services workers is historic (10 November 2011)
Finalists announced for human rights awards (10 November 2011)
Don’t miss out - book your tickets now to the 2011 Human Rights Awards (8 November 2011)
President reports into arbitrary detention, the standard of treatment in detention and rights of the child in detention (3 November 2011)
Report into the Treatment of Women at ADFA released (3 November 2011)
National voice and national plan marks new day for Indigenous health equality (3 November 2011)
Removal of superannuation age cap to be applauded (2 November 2011)
Commission's 2010-2011 Annual Report tabled today (1 November 2011)

October

Anti-Racism Partnership Strategy to reach out to all Australians (28 October 2011)
Real progress will only come from strong and respectful relationships (24 October 2011)
Carers are vital for our older Australians (14 October 2011)
Processing asylum seekers on the mainland is welcomed (14 October 2011)
MC announced for major Human Rights Awards ceremony (12 October 2011)

September

Launching Age Positive: time to buck age stereotypes (30 September 2011)
Racism against people of African descent must be tackled (29 September 2011)
Mental health impacts of indefinite detention a major concern at Curtin detention centre (29 September 2011)
Government funding gives people with disability international representation (28 September 2011)
Defence Force announcement a matter of equality (27 September 2011)
Inclusion critical to action on LGBTIQ domestic violence (16 September 2011)
Immigration detention system in need of reform (14 September 2011)
Ambassadorial appointment a plus for gender equality (13 September 2011)
UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples should be fully implemented (13 September 2011)
Government should not revive Malaysian agreement (12 September 2011)
Extra week granted for nominations (12 September 2011)
Only five days left to nominate your human rights hero (5 September 2011)
Equal pay still on the agenda after all these years (1 September 2011)

August

High Court reinforces responsibility to protect the rights of children (31 August 2011)
Only two weeks left to nominate for once a year Awards (24 August 2011)
Commission warns against revisiting aspects of 'Pacific Solution' (22 August 2011)
A new guide for women: Taking action on human rights violations (19 August 2011)
Time is running out to nominate for print media, television and radio journalists (17 August 2011)
President reports on Mr Toro-Martinez v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) (16 August 2011)
President reports on Mr Al Jenabi v Commonwealth of Australia (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) (16 August 2011)
Nominate now for human rights literature (non-fiction) award (12 August 2011)
AIC report doesn’t consider racial motivation (11 August 2011)
National Disability Insurance Scheme a major step (10 August 2011)
Social Justice Commissioner calls for nominations for human rights awards (10 August 2011)
Indigenous designs, stories and culture are valuable sources of knowledge (9 August 2011)
Change for the better is going to take time (8 August 2011)
Commission launches new photo competition (3 August 2011)
Commission mourns the late Lola Edwards (McNaughton) (2 August 2011)

July

Chance to recognise lawyers working in human rights (28 July 2011)
Sending asylum seekers to Malaysia is not the answer to addressing people smuggling (25 July 2011)
Australia’s immigration detention system continues to breach international human rights obligations (21 July 2011)
Young human rights advocates have a chance to shine (18 July 2011)
Be sure to nominate early and avoid the last minute rush (14 July 2011)
Being part of change can be life-changing for future generations (4 July 2011)

June

Commission welcomes expansion of community detention (29 June 2011)
Work begins on new campaign to stop cyber bullying (28 June 2011)
Review of treatment of women in ADFA: submissions open (27 June 2011)
Over representation of young Indigenous people in the criminal justice system needs to be urgently addressed (21 June 2011)
Involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people every step of the way is the only way to bring about lasting change (20 June 2011)
Australia must continue to provide safe haven for those seeking hope and a future (20 June 2011)
Commission looks forward to working with Government to strengthen human rights protections (8 June 2011)
Commissioner supports calls for equal rights to equal pay (8 June 2011)
Nominate now for the 2011 Human Rights Awards (6 June 2011)
There must be zero tolerance for abuse in the native title context (2 June 2011)

May

President reports on Mr NK v Commonwealth (Department of Immigration and Citizenship) (31 May 2011)
Sorry Day stands as a reminder of the need to do more (26 May 2011)
Self-harm and suicides in immigration detention are major concerns (26 May 2011)
Passage of sex and age discrimination legislation amendment a great day (25 May 2011)
The time is right to unify the nation: let’s talk constitutional recognition of Indigenous Australians (19 May 2011)
Human rights to take centre stage at Sydney Town Hall (18 May 2011)
Time to take a stand against homophobia and transphobia (17 May 2011)
Indigenous health gains in Budget welcome, but Government must ensure Indigenous people benefit from new mental health money (11 May 2011)
Commission raises concerns about sending asylum seekers to Malaysia (9 May 2011)
Sydney opportunity to hear first-hand from UN Human Rights Chief (6 May 2011)
Federal protections needed against sexual orientation and sex/and or gender identity discrimination (4 May 2011)
Details of Defence review announced (3 May 2011)
Don’t Stand By, Stand Up (2 May 2011)
Building changes mean those once locked out now have open doors (1 May 2011)

April

Human Rights 2011 – coming to Sydney in May (21 April 2011)
New era ahead for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people (19 April 2011)
Human rights set to become a stronger priority for business community (19 April 2011)
Twenty years on but Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders continue to die in custody (12 April 2011)
Sex Discrimination Commissioner to form Defence review panel (11 April 2011)
Efforts in Alice Springs should continue for communities to thrive (5 April 2011)
500th Indigenous Land Use Agreement a good sign for principled agreement-making (1 April 2011)

March

New guideline on Premises Standards released (30 March 2011)
Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Education could be life-changing (28 March 2011)
Trust built between Police and Australian Muslim communities (25 March 2011)
Growing number of Australians support National Close the Gap Day this year (23 March 2011)
Freedom of religion and belief research report released (21 March 2011)
Harmony day: celebrate and reflect (21 March 2011)
Aboriginal man with intellectual disability languishes in WA prison for a decade (19 March 2011)
Bullying: stand up and take action safely (18 March 2011)
Time to rethink our mandatory detention system (17 March 2011)
Work gender equality reforms welcomed (10 March 2011)
'People Power' crucial to closing the Indigenous Life Expectancy Gap (10 March 2011)

February

Commission welcomes moves to improve complementary protection as a good first step (24 February 2011)
Multiculturalism policy welcomed (16 February 2011)
National violence plan a landmark moment (15 February 2011)
Hot, dusty, remote location should not be used to detain children (15 February 2011)
National Disability Strategy welcomed as commitment to change for human rights (14 February 2011)
Survey gives hope for improved relationships with Australia’s First Peoples (14 February 2011)
First Social Justice and Native Title Reports lay groundwork for year of change (11 February 2011)
Progress on Indigenous health equality planning and partnership welcomed (9 February 2011)
Australia commits to follow up on human rights recommendations (2 February 2011)

January

Australia to appear before the United Nations Human Rights Council (27 January 2011)
Full-time Commissioners set to boost efforts to overcome discrimination (27 January 2011)
McCallum very deserving as Senior Australian of the Year (25 January 2011)
Coordination and social research key to international student success (20 January 2011)
Cruise company granted exemption for ‘Schoolies’ concerns (12 January 2011)

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