The Judicial Council on Diversity will:
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commission research and undertake public consultation processes on issues relating to cultural and linguistic diversity in Australia’s judicial system, including but not limited to: |
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interaction of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and migrant and refugee communities with Australian courts and tribunals
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attitudes of the judiciary toward Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and migrant and refugee communities – including identifying and minimising areas of discrimination or bias against these communities |
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attitudes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and migrant and refugee communities toward Australia’s judicial system – including improving knowledge, understanding and trust, and minimising areas of concern for Australia’s social cohesion·, |
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perceived and actual barriers to justice experienced by people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and migrant and refugee communities |
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interpreting and translating services in Australia’s judicial system |
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experiences of people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and migrant and refugee communities as jurors, litigants, or consumers of court or tribunal information; |
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develop and provide independent advice on protocols, best practice guidelines and proposals for dealing with cultural and linguistic diversity-related issues in Australian courts and tribunals, for consideration by the Council of Chief Justices; |
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develop practical tools addressing cultural and linguistic diversity-related issues that can be adopted by Australian courts and tribunals; |
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engage in two-way communication with the Cultural Diversity Justice Network regarding implementation of initiatives to improve access to justice for people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and migrant and refugee communities; |
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advocate to Australian Governments for greater funding and resources for courts and tribunals in relation to cultural and linguistic diversity-related issues; and |
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consult with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and multicultural communities. |
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