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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Australian Politics and Human Rights Lecture

Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today about politics and human rights. As you would know there is a lot of discussion about human rights in the political debate at the moment, which is a great thing because human rights is not something that many Australian’s feel is relevant to them.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

NSW Tenants’ Union Tenancy Advice and Advocacy Program

Today I would like to extend the way you may view your work and some of the tools available to you. The Tenants Union is part of a long tradition of fighting for housing justice, as I understand, going all the way back to 1910. What I want to add to this robust tradition is a human rights approach.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

QUT Indigenous Law and Justice Dinner

Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today amongst those of you who aspire to promote equality and social justice.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Launch of the Social Justice and Native Title Reports 2012

Mick Gooda Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission Australian Human Rights Commission Sydney Friday 30 November 2012 It is with respect and gratitude that I acknowledge that we sit on the lands of the Gadigal peoples of the Eora Nation...

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Indigenous Allied Health Australia 2012 National Health Conference

Mick Gooda Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission Brisbane Exhibition & Convention Centre Friday 23 November 2012 Acknowledgements I would like to begin by acknowledging the Traditional Owners of the Brisbane area.I pay my respects to...

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

Standing Firm for Change: A Journey to Justice

Barriers to Accessing Justice: Lateral Violence Mick Gooda Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner Australian Human Rights Commission Jasper Hotel Melbourne Thursday 22 November 2012 Acknowledgements I would like to begin by acknowledging that we sit on the lands of the...

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice

2012 Southgate Oration

Uncle Lewis, on behalf of my Elders I pass on our respects to your Elders, both past and present, for their continued struggle for their country and their culture.

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