NCWA Submission: Inquiry into Australia’s Human Rights Framework

The NCWA recommends the Australian Parliament use the model legislation approach to enact a uniform, comprehensive Human Rights Act applicable Australia-wide.

NCWA proposes and recommends that the respective premiers, attorney’s general and human rights commissions take the opportunity to go for the gold standard using a consultative approach focused on the common good through the leadership of the Standing Council of Attorney Generals or National Cabinet. – rather than a competitive (grass is greener) approach or going for the lowest common denominator.

In reviewing and fine-tuning current legislation, the provision of public services and institutional arrangements, policy settings and associated programs, specific priority should be given to changes that will benefit women and girls, that: • promote gender equity • promote RESPECT • eradicate harassment and domestic violence in all its forms • eradicate discrimination and harassment based on gender, race, marital status, age, or ability and • promote national peace and cohesion. …..

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NCWA Submission: Gender Equity and the Multicultural Framework Review Terms of Reference (TOR)

Our recommendations are based upon the professional and lived experience of our members – women who are migrants or the families of past waves of mass or individual migration. We strongly recommend the TOR include a gendered lens specifically focused on achieving equity in the life and experience of women and girls in rural, regional and metropolitan Australia. We further recommend that the members of the proposed panel be represented by equal numbers of men and women…….

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NCWA Submission – National Women’s Health Advisory Council. February 2023

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NCWA – NWHAC submission

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NCWA Submission – Marine Plastic Pollution and Possible Ameliorating Measures September 2022

Prepared by the NCWA and NCWQ Environment Adviser, Dr Pat Pepper

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NCWA submission – Marine Plastic Pollution and Possible Ameliorating Measures

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