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Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission

Owning Institution:
Report

Rights of passage: a dialogue with young Australians about human rights


This report discusses the findings of the Young People and Human Rights Dialogue, which aimed to ascertain what young Australians know about human rights, and to listen to their views on a wide range of contemporary, rights-related issues. The report draws on focus groups, a national survey and essay and art competitions.
Report

Bringing them home: report of the national inquiry into the separation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families


First published in 1997, this report has formed the basis for the Australian Government's 2008 apology to the Stolen Generations of Aboriginal people taken from their families.
Report

Human rights and mental illness: Report of the National inquiry concerning the human rights of people with mental illness


This report, commonly known as the 'Burdekin Report', exposed the devastating personal consequences of inadequate mental health and welfare services.
Report

Racist violence: report of the national inquiry into racist violence in Australia


This inquiry was established in 1988 following a series of well organised attacks against church and community leaders, as well as complaints from Indigenous people and ethnic community groups.

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