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An index of Australian Human Rights Commission News stories published in 2011 is available below. For further information, please contact the Communications Unit via: media@humanrights.gov.au.
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2011
December
- Humour, passion and emotion on display on the big day (23 December 2011)
- Neighbours congratulated for depicting real suburban Australia (15 December 2011)
- Final report on the Economic Potential of Senior Australians (12 December 2011)
- Highlights video from the Social Justice and Native Title launch 2011 (12 December 2011)
- Human rights advocates get their moment to shine (9 December 2011)
- Commission launches exciting new social media initiative (9 December 2011)
- New age discrimination report important (8 December 2011)
- Photo comp draws to a close with November and overall winners announced (6 December 2011)
- Building A Society Fit for Every Australian (2 December 2011)
- Commissioner mourns passing of Arthur Beetson (1 December 2011)
November
- Age crisis preventable (29 November 2011)
- Business can help female staff living with violence (29 November 2011)
- Commission supports stronger human rights laws (28 November 2011)
- Bridging visas are more humane (25 November 2011)
- No excuse for violence against women (25 November 2011)
- Human Rights Medal and Young People’s Medal finalists (24 November 2011)
- Bullying and violence within Indigenous communities come under the spotlight (24 November 2011)
- Stronger Futures – a chance to move beyond the pain of the Intervention (23 November 2011)
- Print and Online Media and Law Award finalists announced (22 November 2011)
- Inquiry into the treatment of suspected people smugglers who say that they are children (21 November 2011)
- Age discrimination complaints are increasing (21 November 2011)
- Lead by example to eliminate racism in Australia (18 November 2011)
- Television and Radio Award finalists announced (17 November 2011)
- Business and Community Individual Award finalists announced (15 November 2011)
- Continued investment in the Northern Territory needs to be targeted (14 November 2011)
- All Australians invited to have their say on the National Anti-Racism Partnership Strategy (11 November 2011)
- Historic day for equal pay (10 November 2011)
- Finalists announced for human rights awards (10 November 2011)
- Last chance to win major prizes in photo competition (8 November 2011)
- October photo comp winners announced (8 November 2011)
- Don’t miss out - book your tickets now (8 November 2011)
- Commission releases ADFA report (3 November 2011)
- New era starts for Indigenous health equality (3 November 2011)
- Removal of super age cap sends a strong message (2 November 2011)
- 2010-2011 Annual Report tabled today (1 November 2011)
October
- Social Justice Commissioner applauds smash repair apprentices (31 October 2011)
- All Australians to be included in Anti-Racism Partnership Strategy (28 October 2011)
- Indigenous communities must address lateral violence (24 October 2011)
- Commission applauds decision to process asylum seekers on the mainland (14 October 2011)
- Older people rely on carers (14 October 2011)
- September photo comp winners announced (14 October 2011)
- Television comedian Corinne Grant to MC Human Rights Awards (13 October 2011)
- Male Business leaders champion best practice for gender equality (12 October 2011)
September
- Age Positive website launched for International Day of Older Persons (30 September 2011)
- Mental health a major concern at Curtin (29 September 2011)
- International representation for people with disability through government funding (28 September 2011)
- Lifting Defence gender restrictions is about equality (27 September 2011)
- Photographer's glowing picture takes out Human Rights Photo competition. (20 September 2011)
- Without inclusion policies LGBTIQ domestic violence will continue (16 September 2011)
- Need to reform immigration detention system (14 September 2011)
- Declaration should be fully implemented (13 September 2011)
- Government should not revive Malaysian agreement (12 September 2011)
- Deadline extended by one week (12 September 2011)
- Getting older? Send us your stories (9 September 2011)
- Australia's sporting stars declare 'Sport is for everyone' (8 September 2011)
- Need for better protection of children’s rights (7 September 2011)
- Only five days left to nominate your human rights hero (5 September 2011)
- Equal Pay Day more than symbolic (1 September 2011)
August
- High Court decision provides better outcome for unaccompanied children (31 August 2011)
- Deadline is looming - hurry to get nominations in (24 August 2011)
- Conditions inside facility ok but detainees still distressed (23 August 2011)
- Pacific solution must not be reintroduced (22 August 2011)
- Deadline is approaching for media award (17 August 2011)
- Authors and publishers should hurry to get nominations in (12 August 2011)
- More research needed for international student safety (11 August 2011)
- National Disability Insurance Scheme will deliver dividends for all (10 August 2011)
- Social Justice Commissioner calls for nominations for human rights awards (10 August 2011)
- Commissioner says enjoy the richness of Indigenous culture (9 August 2011)
- Indigenous programs have led to improvements (8 August 2011)
- Show in photos what the right to education means to you! (3 August 2011)
- Race Discrimination Commissioner appointed (3 August 2011)
- Age Discrimination Commissioner appointed (1 August 2011)
July
- UN Human Rights Chief highlights Australian sexuality case (28 July 2011)
- 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)
- Nominate now for the 2011 Young People’s Human Rights Medal (18 July 2011)
- Nominate early for 2011 Awards (14 July 2011)
June
- Government encouraged to place more in community detention (29 June 2011)
- New campaign to stop cyber bullying (28 June 2011)
- ADFA Review calls for submissions (27 June 2011)
- We need to stop locking up Indigenous young offenders (21 June 2011)
- Intervention anniversary should motivate us to improve the way we do things (20 June 2011)
- Important role of National Human Rights Institutions recognised (20 June 2011)
- World Refugee Day should be a time to celebrate (20 June 2011)
- Commission will continue to lobby for strengthened human rights protections (9 June 2011)
- Nominate now for the 2011 Human Rights Awards (6 June 2011)
- Native title processes can pit groups against each other (2 June 2011)
May
- President finds breach of human rights (31 May 2011)
- Sorry Day alone is not enough (26 May 2011)
- Potential for suicide and self-harm is a real concern (26 May 2011)
- Australian hearts need to be humane (24 May 2011)
- Tickets on sale now for Human Rights Awards ceremony (23 May 2011)
- Constitutional recognition of indigenous Australians (19 May 2011)
- Human rights 2011 takes off (18 May 2011)
- Time to take a stand against homophobia and transphobia (17 May 2011)
- Indigenous people must benefit from new mental health money (11 May 2011)
- Punishing asylum seekers is not the answer (9 May 2011)
- Strong support for major human rights event (6 May 2011)
- Commission partners in anti-bullying campaign (5 May 2011)
- Stronger federal protections needed (4 May 2011)
- Defence Review panel announced (3 May 2011)
April
- Human Rights 2011 a major public event (21 April 2011)
- Newly elected Co-Chairs have a big responsibility (19 April 2011)
- Human rights becoming a priority for business (19 April 2011)
- ADFA under the microscope (12 April 2011)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are still dying in custody (12 April 2011)
- Call for floor price on NT alcohol (6 April 2011)
- Milestone Indigenous Land Use Agreement (1 April 2011)
March
- New building standards (30 March 2011)
- Centre for Indigenous Knowledge and Education has potential to change lives (28 March 2011)
- National Close the Gap Day takes off around the country (24 March 2011)
- Aboriginal man with intellectual disability in WA prison for a decade is a disgrace (18 March 2011)
- Make a stand against bullying (18 March 2011)
- Time to end mandatory detention system (17 March 2011)
- Thérèse Rein Receives Her Medal (11 March 2011)
- People power crucial in closing the Indigenous life expectancy gap (10 March 2011)
- Cross country for International Women’s Day (4 March 2011)
February
- New multicultural policy welcomed (17 February 2011)
- National plan helps women living in violence and fear (16 February 2011)
- Hot, dusty, remote location shouldn’t be used to detain children (15 February 2011)
- More work to do to improve trust and relationships (14 February 2011)
- Reports signal opportunities for change on the horizon (11 February 2011)
- Time is critical in efforts to Close the Gap (9 February 2011)
- Granville meets High School Musical star (9 February 2011)
- High School Musical star visits (4 February 2011)
- Australia commits to follow up on human rights recommendations (2 February 2011)
January
- Human Rights record stands up to scrutiny (28 January 2011)
- Australia under scrutiny at major UN event (27 January 2011)
- New Commissioners mean greater focus on Race and Disability Discrimination (27 January 2011)
- International student crisis requires real action (20 January 2011)
- Australia’s human rights record under the microscope (19 January 2011)
