ALHR has written to members of the NSW Parliament to express serious concern regarding the conduct of NSW Police during the peaceful demonstration held on Friday, 27 June, outside SEC Plating in Belmore Event. It has been reported that a protester, Hannah Thomas, was seriously injured during an interaction with police and may sustain … Read More >>
Are you interested in championing human rights in South Australia? Australian Lawyers for Human Rights is seeking EOIs for new South Australian Co-Convenors. The successful applicants will be lawyers or final year law students with a knowledge of and passion for international human rights law. These volunteer positions work with the support and guidance of ALHR’s National Committee. Check out the full position … Read More >>
Here at ALHR we can’t wait to take on 2025 with a continued passionate commitment to fighting for stronger human rights protections & outcomes for all people, no matter who they are or where they live. Together with our members from across Australia, we’ve been advancing the case for greater adherence to international human rights standards … Read More >>
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) commends the 28 UN member states from 4 continents who have called on states to develop laws and policies that allow self-recognition of gender identity based on self-determination. Australia joined with Argentina, who delivered a statement on behalf of the group of states to reaffirm that human rights derive … Read More >>
ALHR is seeking expressions of interest from lawyers or law students nearing completion of their studies to Co-Convene our South Australian activities. The successful applicants will be lawyers or law students with a knowledge of and passion for international human rights law. ALHR convenors are supported and guided by ALHR’s National Committee and Executive Management Committee. … Read More >>
Australia is in the midst of an unacceptable crisis: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children are being removed from their homes and placed in out-of-home care at incredibly high rates 11 times that of non-Indigenous children. This week, Family Matters is running a national Week of Action to highlight issues in out-of-home care for First … Read More >>
ALHR has made a submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee in relation to the Migration Amendment (Strengthening the Character Test) Bill 2018 (the Bill). The effect of the Bill is to further expand the powers of the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs (the Minister) to refuse to grant visas or … Read More >>
For immediate release: 4 June 2018 Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) is alarmed by a number of recent attacks on the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) which it says amount to attacks on democracy and the rule of law. In response to criticism of the AAT’s role, ALHR President Kerry Weste said: “The independence of … Read More >>
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) have expressed serious concerns about Michaelia Cash, the Federal Minister for Women’s, decision to cross the floor to vote in favour of a November 16th motion by Australian Conservatives Senator Mr Cory Bernadi. The motion was designed to criticise White Ribbon, an organisation dedicated to reducing violence against women, … Read More >>
Next week in Geneva, the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination will assess Australia’s compliance with the CERD. The NGO coalition report to the United Nations (UN) Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (the CERD Committee) examines Australia’s compliance with the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination … Read More >>
ALHR member volunteers required for a Public Consultation Submission ALHR continues to advocate for the enactment of a Modern Slavery Act in Australia with a view to abolishing modern slavery in all its forms in the domestic and global supply chains of companies operating in Australia. In February 2017 the Australian Government announced an Inquiry … Read More >>
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) is seeking expressions of interest from lawyers to take up roles as Co-Convenors in New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. There are three volunteer positions available and the successful applicants will join the existing experienced lawyers currently in post as Convenors. ALHR State/ Territory Convenors are responsible for … Read More >>
