Advocacy and Comment
The ERISJ asks the hard questions about human dignity and wellbeing. Solid research is the precondition of our advocacy – and any right to urge social or policy change. Please refer also to our Major Research Projects.
ERISJ letter to WA Premier Barnett re. low-paid workers
- (November 2009) Download copy of David Freeman's letter (PDF 102.55kB)
- (December 2009) Response by Premier Colin Barnett MLA
Government reduces maximum payout for its Redress WA Scheme
- (August 2009) Media Release offers nine principles supporting a reversal of the Government's decision to reduce Redress payouts from $80k to $45k
- (October 2009) Response by Minister for Child Protection; Community Services;Seniors and Volunteering; Women's Interests, Robyn McSweeney MLC
Time to Rethink Treatment of Aboriginal Australia
- (June 2009) Media Release following Coroner's Report of Mr Ward's death in custody by David Freeman
60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
- (December 2008) Link to audio recording of interview by RTRFM radio with David Freeman
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme
- (Sept 2008) Joint Submission (PDF 126.33Kb)
Pre-Budget Submission to WACOSS/WA State Government
- (July 2008) ERISJ Submission (PDF 80.1Kb)
Inquiry Into Immigration Detention in Australia
- (July 2008) Joint Submission (PDF 288.72Kb)
Australian Senate Inquiry into the Stolen Generation Compensation Bill 2008
- (April 2008) ERISJ Submission (PDF 73.17Kb)
- Reconciliation Victoria Submission (PDF 122.98Kb)
National Conference on Racism
- (Nov 2007) David Freeman's Invited Paper (PDF 330.24Kb)





