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Submissions
Comments on the United Nations Human Rights Committee's Concluding Observations on Australia's compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights
Federal Attorney-General's Department
November 2009
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Inquiry into the migration treatment of disability
Joint Standing Committee on Migration
October 2009
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National Human Rights Consultation
June 2009
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Freedom of Religion and Belief in the 21st Century
Australian Human Rights Commission
March 2009
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 | Inquiry into the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - General Law Reform) Bill 2008 Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs September 2008 |
| Inquiry into the Same-Sex Relationships (Equal Treatment in Commonwealth Laws - Superannuation) Bill 2008 Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs July 2008 |
| Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment - National Interest Analysis Attorney-General's Department June 2008 |
| Consultation on Australia's Combined 15th, 16th and 17th Report to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade February 2008 |
| Senate Legal and Constitutional Committee Inquiry into Classification (publications, films and computer games) Amendment (terrorist material) Bill 2007 July 2007 |
| Material That Advocates Terrorist Acts Discussion Paper Attorney-General's Department May 2007 |
| Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security Review of the Power to Proscribe Organisations as Terrorist Organisations February 2007 with UnitingCare NSW.ACT and Justice and International Mission Unit, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania |
| Australia's Draft Common Core Document for Human Rights Reporting Comments to the Attorney-General's Department February 2007 |
| Same Sex: Same Entitlements Inquiry Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission September 2006 |
| Security Legislation Review Committee December 2005 |
| Senate Legal and Constitutional Committee Inquiry into the Provisions of the Anti-Terrorism Bill 2005 November 2005 prepared for UnitingJustice by UnitingCare NSW.ACT |
| Senate Inquiry into the provisions of the Australian Human Rights Commission Legislation Bill April 2003 |
| Senate Legal and Constitutional Committee on the ASIO Legislation Amendment (Terrorism) Bill 2002 November 2002 with the Justice and International Mission Unit, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania |
| Mandatory Sentencing Senate Inquiry July 2001 |
| Avoiding religious discrimination in employment Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission November 2000 |
| Inquiry into, and Report on Australia's efforts to promote and protect Freedom of Belief October 2000 |
Prayer resources for Sorry Day and the Week of Prayer for Reconciliation (26 May - 3 June) from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ecumenical Commission available here on the NATSIEC website
From the World Council of Churches - 'WCC calls on churches to "renew efforts" for a fair climate deal'
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From the World Council of Churches - multimedia study series on gender violence launched for Lent: The study resources offer a weekly film focusing on the lives of women in various parts of the world, including India, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Uzbekistan and South Africa. Each film is accompanied by a Bible study, a fact sheet, discussion starters and worship resources.
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From JustAct in VicTas Synod: JustEndChristianPersecution - take action to assist Dr Alexis Montes, a lay leader in the health ministry of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines (UCCP) and his health worker colleagues.
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Position Vacant: Solidarity and Justice Officer, UCA South Australia (half-time position). The Solidarity and Justice Officer will resource the Church through education, advocacy and networking across a wide range of justice issues and commitments addressed by the Church.
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UnitingCare Australia Opposes Involuntary Income Management (25 Nov 2009): Uniting Care Australia National Director Lin Hatfield Dodds has called today for the Australian Government to focus on delivering effective support for disadvantaged and vulnerable families.
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