27-10-2009 - Genetic Discrimination
Type: Discussion Document
The Australian National Health and Medical Research Council defines genetic discrimination as being a difference in treatment on the basis of the person’s actual or perceived genetic makeup and the treatment is believed by the person as being unfair or unjust. A person’s genetic makeup may be identified by DNA testing. It may also be [...]
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16-05-2007 - Commissioners seek ban on ECT for children
Type: Media Release
The Human Rights Commission and the Health and Disability Commissioner say the use of ECT (electro convulsive treatment) should be banned for children and never used without informed consent in other cases unless it is the only option.
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02-05-2007 - Law change would dilute mental health monitoring role
Type: Other
The Chief Human Rights Commissioner Rosslyn Noonan warned that proposed law changes would limit the powers to independently scrutinise the Government’s mental health strategy.
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02-05-2007 - Better protections mooted for the mentally incapacitated
Type: Media Release
The Human Rights Commissions wants stronger safeguards attached to the creation of an enduring power of attorney.
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19-06-2006 - Research challenges us to tackle racial discrimination
Type: Media Release
The release of new research clearly linking racial discrimination to the health of New Zealanders presents a challenge to us all, says Race Relations Commissioner, Joris de Bres.
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06-03-2006 - Debate on compulsory treatment for mentally ill welcomed
Type: Media Release
Discussion about the most effective support and treatment to provide for people with mental illness is vital to ensuring that their human rights are respected, said Human Rights Chief Commissioner, Rosslyn Noonan.
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27-02-2006 - Tui Tui Tuituia – Race Relations in 2005
Type: Report
Tui Tui Tuituia – Race Relations in 2005 was released by the Human Rights Commission on 27th February 2006.
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07-11-2005 - Mental Health Law in New Zealand
Type: Book
Mental Health Law in New Zealand 2nd Edition, co-authored by Sylvia Bell, the Commission’s Director of Research, and Warren Brookbanks has been published by Thomson Brookers.
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15-10-2005 - Towards Tomorrow: National Huntingtons Conference
Type: Speech
Chief Human Rights Commissioner, Rosslyn Noonan, addressed the National Huntington’s Conference on the 14th October 2005.
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13-04-2005 - Submission on breastfeeding to the Health Select Committee
Type: Submission
The Human Rights Commission has received six complaints and 37 enquiries since January 2002 that relate to breastfeeding. Four of the complaints have been progressed by the Commission’s Disputes Resolution Team. One is current, one involved Commission intervention with a satisfactory outcome, one was informally mediated on the day and in another we assisted the [...]
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