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Submissions
UnitingJustice Australia makes submissions to Federal parliamentary and departmental inquiries in the following circumstances:
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when the issue falls within an area of the National Assembly's ongoing work or when it has been identified by UJA as an area of importance; |
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when we have the expertise and the research capacity to enable a high quality submission; and |
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when it is important that the national UCA voice be heard on the issues and that the UJA can offer a submission that is unique, or 'add value' to the submissions from other churches and NGOs. |
UJA is committed to preparing well-research submissions that carefully address the terms of reference of the inquiries. We work in collaboration with other National Assembly agencies and Uniting Church state synods and agencies which have expertise and experience in the policy area.
When our aims coincide and it would improve the chances of positive outcomes, we will produce joint submission with our ecumenical or NGO allies.
2012 Submissions
Submission to the Senate Standing Committees on Economics
Minerals Resource Rent Tax Bills 2011
January 2012
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Comments to the Attorney-General’s Department
Consolidation of Australia’s Anti-Discrimination Legislation Discussion Paper
February 2012
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2011 Submissions
Submission to the Independent Inquiry on Insecure Work in Australia
December 2011
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Comments on The Consolidation of Australia’s Anti-Discrimination Legislation
Attorney-General’s Department
March 2011
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Submission to The Expert Panel on Indigenous Constitutional Reform
September 2011
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Inquiry into Australia’s Immigration Detention Network
Joint Select Committee
August 2011
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Inquiry into The Agreement Between Australia and Malaysia on the Transfer of Asylum Seekers to Australia
Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
September 2011
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Inquiry into Australia’s Clean Energy Future Legislation
Joint Select Committee
September 2011
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Inquiry into the Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test and Other Provisions) Bill 2011
Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
May 2011
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Comments on the proposed carbon pricing mechanism
Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
May 2011
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Comments on the recommendations from Australia's Universal Periodic Review
Attorney-General's Department
April 2011
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Comments on the A new National Human Rights Action Plan for Australia background paper
Attorney-General's Department
February 2011
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Consultation on Australia's Humanitarian Program: 2011-12
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
January 2011
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2010 Submissions
Inquiry into the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Bill 2010 and the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) (Consequential Provisions) Bill 2010
Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
July 2010
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Comments to the Attorney-General's Department on issues to be included in Australia's report to the Universal Periodic Review
April 2010
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Inquiry into the future direction and role of the Senate Scrutiny of Bills Committee
Senate Scrutiny of Bills Committee
March 2010
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Please note: submissions made prior to January 1 2010 can be found on the relevant 'Issues' pages
Christmas Island chaplaincy: a light in the darkness
Christmas Island is a tiny speck in the Indian Ocean, yet it will seem vast compared to some of the tight spaces Rev Christine Senini worked in. And she won’t have to sleep in a bunk bed.
The President of the Uniting Church in Australia, Rev. Alistair Macrae has added his name to the list of prominent Australians calling for reform to our asylum seeker policies. UnitingJustice has continually advocated for a more compassionate approach to these vulnerable members of our society.
UnitingJustice and the Uniting Church in Australia Assembly has joined the chorus of voices calling for Constitutional recognition of the unique contribution that First Peoples have made to this country. Amendments to the Australian Constitution should also include removal of racist and discriminatory language and clauses. The open letter was accompanied by a submission to the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition made by UnitingJustice.
UJA Reference Committee member, Professor John Langmore, discusses the political momentum behind and the public benefits of introducing a financial transactions tax.
Rethink Refugees - watch UJA National Director, Rev. Elenie Poulos, reflecting on her work in refugee advocacy as part of Amnesty's information campaign
Preamble posters and Covenanting resources
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Position Vacant: Senior Media Officer
The Assembly of the Uniting Church in Australia seeks to appoint an experienced media professional to the role of Senior Media Officer. Read more...
Churches solid on poker machine reform
The major Christian churches in Australia have reaffirmed their commitment to the Government’s proposed poker machine reform this morning in the face of Catholic priest Father Chris Riley’s apparent support for the inaccurate, well-funded industry campaign. Read more...