It is time for the introduction of a Human Rights Act in Queensland. Queensland’s unique single house parliamentary system leaves us exposed to the misuse of government power. A Human Rights Act would protect Queenslanders and improve Queensland’s system of government. Victorians and residents of the ACT have enjoyed the protection of human rights laws … Read More >>
The major political parties have joined together to convince us that asylum seekers must be prevented from coming to Australia. However, they have not explained why asylum seekers attempt to come to Australia in the first place or what the consequences of Australia’s deterrence policies might be for asylum seekers and countries in the region. … Read More >>
The honourable Justice Michael Kirby officially launched La Trobe Law School’s (LLS) relationship with ALHR on Friday 17 July at the Australian Law Teachers Association Conference hosted by the La Trobe Law School. ALHR and the La Trobe Law School are pleased to announce that Ms Randa Rafiq, a La Trobe Alumnus has been appointed … Read More >>
Finally the day has come UNITY (the follow up documentary from acclaimed director of EARTHLINGS) is playing nationally in select cinemas for one off event screenings from tomorrow. See http://bit.ly/1Ms8fxA for session times. Trailer: http://bit.ly/1ImGsPl
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) strongly supports the Senate Inquiry into the education of students with disabilities. Recent reports of students with disabilities being targeted and improperly treated in schools throughout Australia must be properly examined and the respective bodies be held to account. “Education is fundamental human right and one which must be … Read More >>
Our friends at the Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law and the Refugee Advice and Casework Service (RACS) invite ALHR members to attend an upcoming seminar on representing refugees today. The event will feature a panel discussion on legal sector responses to changes in asylum seeker policy and funding. Details: Wednesday 17 June … Read More >>
ALHR has called on the Commonwealth Attorney-General and the Minister for Indigenous Affairs to take urgent action to secure funding for the Custody Notification Service (CNS) operated by Aboriginal Legal Service (NSW & ACT) Limited (ALS). There have been no deaths in police custody in NSW or the ACT since the phone line began in … Read More >>
Speaker: Dr Tim Soutphommasane, Race Discrimination Commissioner When: 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Friday 19 June 2015 Where: Moot Court, Adelaide Law School, Ligertwood Building, University of Adelaide RSVP: By Monday 15 June 2015 to sa@alhr.org.au The South Australian Branch of the Australian Lawyers for Human Rights is pleased to invite Dr Tim Soutphommasane, Race Discrimination Commissioner, … Read More >>
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) calls upon Premier Palaszczuk to initiate a State-wide public discussion on the introduction of a Queensland human rights act as promoted by MP Peter Wellington in his conditions for the formation of the current Queensland government. “A human rights act is vital for democracy in Queensland and crucial … Read More >>
You can transfer your existing ALHR membership across to paid membership in just a few minutes by following these simple steps: 1. Log onto the ALHR website with your email address and password here 2. Select the “subscriptions – Renew/Upgrade Membership” tab at the top of the ALHR website pages and chose your class of membership. 3. Proceed to payment. Once … Read More >>
ALHR is excited to announce an important change to our membership arrangements. To fully realise our goals and provide a high quality service to members we need to increase our resources. ALHR will begin to introduce 5 classes of paid membership from 17 April 2015. Paid membership will enable ALHR to continually grow its capacity … Read More >>
