Australian Lawyers for Human Rights called on the Federal Government to not proceed with the Migration Amendment (Designated Unauthorised Arrivals) Bill 2006 in accordance with the Senate Committee’s report delivered yesterday.
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights condemns the Federal Government’s attack on ACT’s Civil Union Bill as an attack on human rights.
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights has criticised the Federal Government’s Migration Amendment Bill introduced in response to Indonesia’s concerns.
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights congratulated the NSW Attorney-General on his proposal to commence discussions about a charter of rights and freedoms in NSW.
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights has criticised proposed electoral reforms which will strip Australian prisoners of their right to vote.
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights argues for safeguards to be included in any new terror laws to ensure that Australian’s civil liberties and human rights are protected.
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights questions the arrest and detention of peace activist Scott Parkin, who has not been charged or convicted of any offense Australian Lawyers for Human Rights argues for safeguards to be included in any new terror laws to ensure that Australian’s civil liberties and human rights are protected.
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights notes the strong and wide ranging opposition and its own opposition to the proposed anti-terror laws that remove fundamental rights of Australian citizens.
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights strongly expresses its continuing concern regarding the alleged compromised nature of the military commission designated to try David Hicks as revealed in the leaked emails of former military prosecutors.
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today expressed its concern at the breadth of the new powers granted to police under the Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Warrants) Bill 2005. The Legislative Council of the NSW Parliament will consider the Bill today.
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights welcomes the announcement of a Parliamentary inquiry into Australia’s human rights dialogue process, and encourages the Government to expand the process to include other nations in the Asia Pacific region.
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights calls on the Australian Government to change its attitude to human rights before takin on the role of chairing the annual meeting of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights.
