ALHR

ALHR has made a submission to the Queensland Law Reform Commission Review (QLRC) of Termination of Pregnancy Laws. ALHR strongly supports the decriminalisation of abortion in all Australian jurisdictions and supports domestic, regional and international measures that uphold sexual and reproductive health rights, and that allow women and girls autonomy over their own bodies and health. Abortion … Read More >>

ALHR has provided a submission in response to the Commonwealth Department of Social Services (DSS) discussion paper, “Ensuring a Strong Future for Supported Employment” Supported employment plays a vital role in improving the social and economic participation of many people with disability in Australia. The Department of Social Services is consulting with stakeholders on the development … Read More >>

ALHR’s has made a submission to the  Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters Inquiry into the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill 2017 ALHR has also made concurrent submission on the separate but related Parliamentary Joint Committee on Security and Intelligence Review of the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Bill 2017 Together, the Bills represent a … Read More >>

ALHR’s has made a submission to the  Parliamentary Joint Committee on Security and Intelligence Review of the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Bill 2017 ALHR has also made concurrent submission on the separate but related Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill 2017 which is also the subject of an Inquiry by the Joint Standing Committee on Electoral … Read More >>

ALHR has made a submission to the Department of Home Affairs Discussion Paper: Managing Australia’s Migrant Intake ALHR recognises the importance of a well-managed Migration Program and the social and economic benefits that migration brings to Australia. While economic and social benefits are important considerations, Australia’s interests would also benefit from innovative and inclusive approaches to … Read More >>

On Wednesday, 15 February 2017 the Attorney-General, Senator the Hon George Brandis QC, asked the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade to inquire into and report on Establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia. ALHR’s Business and Human Rights Subcommittee provided a Submission to the Government’s Public Consultation regarding the details of the proposed modern … Read More >>