Leaflet - 'The Racial Discrimination Act and You', Human Rights Commission, Spanish text, 1983

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Summary:: Brochure with Spanish text providing information about human rights, obtaining assistance from the Commission, lodging complaints and a fear-off form for completion for lodging a complaint. It was produced and published by Human Rights Commission, Canberra, 1983.

The Australian Human Rights Commission is responsible for promoting and encouraging protection of human rights in Australia. It does this by reviewing and monitoring legislation, conducting public inquiries, investigating and conciliating complaints, providing policy advice and conducting human rights education to promote greater understanding of human rights issues in Australia.
Description:: Triple folded brochure with black cover featuring 2 hands reaching towards each other and green logo for 'Human Rights Commission'. Title text in white type on green band in Spanish language which translates as: 'The Racial Discrimination Act and You.'
Acquisition Information:: Transfer from Ms Helen Sartinas - Museum Victoria Immigration Museum, 2005

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	21.00 cm (Height), 10.00 cm (Width)

Tagged with:	immigration, white australia policy, racism, discrimination, immigration debates, immigration policies, multiculturalism, australian citizenship act, racial discrimination act, refugees
Themes this item is part of:	Cultural Diversity Collection, Migration Collection
Primary Classification:	MIGRATION
Secondary Classification:	Community Activity
Tertiary Classification:	promotional materials
Inscriptions:	Text: HUMAN/RIGHTS/COMMISSION.
Publisher:	Human Rights Commission, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia, 1983
Place & Date Used:	Australia, 1983