ALHR Event Powerpoint Presentation: Attacks on Political Speech in Australia
ALHR is pleased to share the attached slides from our events on the Foreign Interference Bills currently before parliament. Double click on the attachment below to view.
Parliamentary Committee Recommendations Not Enough to Fix Turnbull Government’s Russia Style ‘Gag Law’
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) has welcomed a Parliamentary Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters report which recognises serious flaws in the Turnbull Government’s “gag law” Bill. However, the country’s leading association of human rights lawyers fears the amendments recommended by the Committee do not go far enough to address the very serious human … Read More >>
Legal Experts Alarmed at Rule of Law Crisis on Nauru
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) is alarmed by the rule of law crisis on Nauru, but has applauded the decision of the Chief Justice to tonight extend bail for political protestors whose planned appeal to the High Court was thwarted by the termination of a treaty between Australia and Nauru that previously provided for … Read More >>
ALHR Submission: Identity-matching Services Bill 2018 and the Australian Passports Amendment (Identity-matching Services) Bill 2018.
Australian lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) has made a submission to the Federal Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security regarding the Identity-matching Services Bill 2018 and the Australian Passports Amendment (Identity-matching Services) Bill 2018. ALHR has serious concerns regarding the provisions of the proposed Bills which potentially impact negatively upon the human rights of everyone in … Read More >>
Panel Discussion: Attacks on Political Speech in Australia
Photo Credit: Newtown Graffiti: “Free Speech Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) and Dowson Turco Lawyers invite you to keep up to date on recent Federal Bills that threaten to significantly chill Australians’ right to free political speech, freedom of association and freedom of assembly. Are these Bills good law? Join us for a discussion … Read More >>
Human Rights of Millions Threatened By Turnbull Government Identity Matching Bills
In a submission to the Federal Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security, Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) has expressed serious concerns regarding the provisions of the proposed Identity-matching Services Bill 2018 and the Australian Passports Amendment (Identity- matching Services) Bill 2018. ALHR’s Acting President, Kerry Weste said, “We are shocked that the time frame … Read More >>
Turnbull Government must publicly reject attacks within its ranks on the human rights of women and girls’
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) has welcomed statements by Defence Minister Marise Payne, speaking on behalf of Foreign Minister Julie Bishop reaffirming Australia’s commitment to its partnership with the International Planned Parenthood Federation. However, ALHR has also called on the Federal Government to do more to ensure that Australia is meeting its international obligations … Read More >>
Assistant Minister for Children Slammed as “Out of Touch with Children’s Rights”
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) is deeply concerned by the comments of Assistant Minister for Children, David Gillespie, that the interests of Indigenous children might be better served through adoption outside of their culture, rather than being placed within their communities. Dr Amy Maguire Co-Chair of ALHR’s Indigenous Rights Committee said, “As a signatory … Read More >>
ALHR Breakfast with Geoffrey Robertson QC
Please join Australian Lawyers for Human Rights for an intimate breakfast with one of the world’s leading human rights advocates. Mr Geoffrey Robertson QC will speak to our guests about international law problems and sign copies of his highly acclaimed new book, Rather His Own Man. When Friday 23 March 2018 at 7:30am for a … Read More >>
ALHR Submission to the Inquiry into the provisions of the National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2017
ALHR has made a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security Inquiry into the provisions of the National Security Legislation Amendment (Espionage and Foreign Interference) Bill 2017. We have also made a submission in relation to the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Bill and the Electoral Legislation Amendment (Electoral Funding and Disclosure Reform) Bill … Read More >>
ALHR Event: Attacks on political speech or Good Law?
ALHR invites you to collect CLE points and keep up to date on three recent Federal Bills that threaten to significantly infringe Australians’ right to free political speech. Are these Bills good law? Join us for a discussion about what makes good law and the defects in the: Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Bill 2017 National … Read More >>
ALHR Submission to Queensland Law Reform Commission Review of Termination of Pregnancy Laws
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 >>