Congratulations to Professor Mick Dodson, Australian of the Year
Dr Susan Harris Rimmer, President of Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today welcomed the announcement of Professor Mick Dodson as 2009 Australian of the Year.
ALHR welcomes announcement of national human rights consultation
ALHR welcomed the announcement today by the Attorney-General, Robert McLelland MP, of a national human rights consultation.
Australian Government announces will sign Optional Protocol to Convention Against Torture
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to sign the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture.
Closure of Nauru ends shameful chapter
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today welcomed reports of the Federal Government’s decision to grant permanent protection to the remaining Sri Lankans detained on Nauru since February 2007.
Australia in breach of its international human rights obligations regarding Torture
ALHR is part of a coalition who will be meeting on Monday, 5 November 2007 in Geneva with the UN Committee against Torture to give expert evidence regarding Australia’s implementation of and compliance with the Convention Against Torture.
Australian Govt avoiding Courts on Haneef case
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today said that it is an appalling breach of human rights where executive detention and deportation are used to avoid proper scrutiny of government action by the courts.
Australian Govt encouraged to sign UN Disability Rights Convention
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today called on the Australian Government to become a foundation signatory to the UN Disability Rights Convention.
NSW Charter of Rights and Freedoms supported
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today expressed its support of the decision of the NSW Attorney-General, Bob Debus MP to commence discussions on a NSW Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Government accused of breaching UN Refugee Convention
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today said that the government’s policy of sending Sri Lankan asylum-seekers to Nauru is contrary to the UN Refugee Convention. View Press Release
Return of refugees to Sri Lanka dangerous
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today expressed grave concern that the government was considering an agreement with Sri Lanka and Indonesia to return 83 refugees to Sri Lanka – a country which DFAT regards as highly dangerous.
Government powerless to improve Hicks’ prison conditions
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights echoes calls for David Hicks’ immediate release from Guantanamo Bay.
Victorian Charter of Rights and Responsibilities welcomed
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights welcomed the enactment of Victoria’s Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 .