Different disciplines view historical events through the lens of their own professional preoccupations. The international lawyer is concerned with whether or not the law can be applied and enforced to achieve peace or to redress wrongs. The medical professional is concerned with the alleviation of human suffering through the treatment of physical and mental harm. … Read More >>
Scrutiny of Legislation Conference being held at Parliament House, Brisbane, from 26 to 28 July 2011 Every two years, members of parliamentary committees from Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere come together with people who support or have interest in their work. They discuss legislation, the rule of law and human rights principles. Your participation in … Read More >>
The Hon Paul Lucas MP Queensland Deputy Premier and Attorney General, Minister for Local Government and Special Minister of State ** Where Gibson Room Z Block, Level 10 QUT Gardens Point Campus ** When Thursday 30 June 2011 5.30pm Refreshments 6.00pm Lecture 7.00pm Lecture concludes ** The Speaker Paul Lucas was elected to State Parliament for the seat of … Read More >>
From 5.15pm – 7pm on 9 June 2011 at Allens Arthur Robinson in Perth CBD, ALHR WA will be hosting a Q&A style seminar featuring some outstanding members of WA’s legal community, AND ALHR’s President Stephen Keim SC who will be travelling from Brisbane to chair the event! The topic for the seminar is: Common … Read More >>
Practical Workshop on How to Participate in the Review of the Victorian Charter of Human Rights Dates and Times: You can register for one of the following sessions: Monday 16 May 2011: 3.00pm – 5.00pm Tuesday 17 May 2011: 10.00am – 12.00pm Wednesday 18 May 2011: 3.00pm – 5.00pm Thursday 19 May 2011: 10.00am – … Read More >>
Speakers include Rowan McRae (Office of International Law, Attorney-General?s Department) Darren Dick (Australian Human Rights Commission) Ben Schokman (Human Rights Law Resource Centre) Co-Chaired by Tammy Solonec (Aboriginal Legal Service of Western Australia) and Breony Allen (Australian Lawyers for Human Rights) 11.45am (12.00pm start) ? 1.30pm, Monday 28 March 2011 1.5 CPD points may be … Read More >>
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) invites you to join it for an informal meet and greet and human rights networking event with other Members of the Victorian Chapter of ALHR and its President, Stephen Keim SC. The meeting will take place on Thursday, 21 October 2010 from 6.00 pm to approximately 7.30 pm. Leading … Read More >>
The Diplomacy Training Program (DTP) is calling for applications for its 20th Annual Human Rights and Peoples’ Diplomacy Training Program for Human Rights Defenders from the Asia-Pacific Region and Indigenous Australia. The program will mark the 20th Year of DTP’s flagship annual training, the longest established human rights capacity building program in the region. The … Read More >>
Date: 23 April 2010 – 30 May 2010 Organisation: HRAFF The 3rd Human Rights Arts and Film Festival has kicked off for 2010 and we are already getting record crowds and reaching new audiences, many of whom have not previously been engaged with human rights issues. We would love to get as many people as … Read More >>
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights will be holding its Annual General Meeting on 24 March 2010. See the links to view the President’s Report, Secretary’s Report and Treasurer’s Report, which will be tabled at the AGM. Treasurer’s Report 2010 (32.50 Kb) President’s Report 2010 (54.0 Kb) Secretary’s Report 2010
Organisation: Australian Human Rights Commission The Hon Michael McHugh AC, QC, distinguished jurist and former Justice of the High Court of Australia, will present his views on human rights in Australia and their protection through a Human Rights Act. Venue: The Hearing Room Australian Human Rights Commission Level 8, Piccadilly Tower 133 Castlereagh St Sydney … Read More >>
