Justice News
Resources and Papers
Information and Action Resources
Issues Paper: Recognition and Respect: Justice for Indigenous Australians
part of the National Assembly's 2010 Federal Election resource
Fact Sheet: Northern Territory Indigenous Intervention
part of the National Assembly's 2010 Federal Election resource
Fact Sheet: Indigenous Health
part of the National Assembly's 2010 Federal Election resource
Fact Sheet: Changes to Indigenous Policy
June 2007
Call to Action: Changes to Indigenous Policy
Submissions
Submission on Stronger Futures Legislation
Senate Community Affairs Committee
February 2012
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The Expert Panel on Indigenous Constitutional Reform
September 2011
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Northern Territory Emergency Response Review
Submission from the Uniting Church in Australia, Northern Synod
Human rights analysis contributed by UnitingJustice
August 2008
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Inquiry into the Anti-Genocide Bill 1999
Senate Legal and Constitutional Reference Committee
Joint submission with the Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress and Covenanting
February 2000
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News and Media Releases
Protest and public statement against Northern Territory Intervention
14 July 2011
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UCA leaders join the call for Aboriginal rights in the Northern Territory
8 February 2011
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Uniting Church says constitutional change challenging but rewarding
9 November 2010
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Tony Abbott's historical view promotoes a disturbing doctrine
Uniting Church in Australia National Assembly and Uniting Aboriginal and Islander Christian Congress
6 May 2010
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Uniting Church condemns shameful Opposition comments
16 March 2010
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Territory Intervention highlighted for UN Rapporteur
20 August 2009
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Uniting Church head agrees: there's more to be done
28 May 2008
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Uniting Church condemns parliament process on NT Indigenous Intervention
15 August 2007
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Organisations call for legislation to be delayed
7 August 2007
Joint release
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Sorry Day: Uniting Church acknowledges continuing struggle
24 May 2007
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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...