Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) is deeply concerned by reports last week of the ACT Government’s mishandling of alleged assault and abuse of people with disabilities in institutional settings in Canberra. Nathan Kennedy, President, ALHR explains “the right for people living in institutional and residential settings to be free from exploitation, violence and … Read More >>
ALHR’s own Claire Hammerton, Chair of our Refugee Subcommittee, writes on the need for a legislative time limit on the detention of children in the latest edition of Asylum Insight. Click here to read her compelling piece.
Please join ALHR NSW for an informative panel discussion seeking to shed light on one of the most topical human rights issues facing the corporate sector in Australia. Our esteemed panellists will consider the human rights framework applicable to supply chains, slavery and forced labour, what is required of business, consumer pressure in response to … Read More >>
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) commends the Palaszczuk government for taking strong leadership on repairing Queensland’s broken record of human rights protection. Over the weekend, the ALP State conference moved to adopt a motion for the Queensland Government to conduct a Parliamentary Inquiry into a Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities during this term. … Read More >>
It is time for the introduction of a Human Rights Act in Queensland. Queensland’s unique single house parliamentary system leaves us exposed to the misuse of government power. A Human Rights Act would protect Queenslanders and improve Queensland’s system of government. Victorians and residents of the ACT have enjoyed the protection of human rights laws … Read More >>
The major political parties have joined together to convince us that asylum seekers must be prevented from coming to Australia. However, they have not explained why asylum seekers attempt to come to Australia in the first place or what the consequences of Australia’s deterrence policies might be for asylum seekers and countries in the region. … Read More >>
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights (ALHR) is pleased to make a submission to the NSW Legislative Assembly Select Committee inquiring into the regulation of brothels in NSW. The regulation of brothels considers many human rights concerns, including the rights of people with disabilities. The right to sexual expression and equal choice are fundamental human rights … Read More >>
The honourable Justice Michael Kirby officially launched La Trobe Law School’s (LLS) relationship with ALHR on Friday 17 July at the Australian Law Teachers Association Conference hosted by the La Trobe Law School. ALHR and the La Trobe Law School are pleased to announce that Ms Randa Rafiq, a La Trobe Alumnus has been appointed … Read More >>
Finally the day has come UNITY (the follow up documentary from acclaimed director of EARTHLINGS) is playing nationally in select cinemas for one off event screenings from tomorrow. See http://bit.ly/1Ms8fxA for session times. Trailer: http://bit.ly/1ImGsPl
The new data retention laws have caused quite a stir in both the legal community and the public at large. Since the passing of these laws (with support from both sides of politics), many have questioned whether these laws would be effective in stopping terrorist threats and whether they go too far in compromising our … Read More >>
Brynn O’Brien, a consultant on the human rights responsibilities of businesses, is on the federal government’s Supply Chains Working Group and an ALHR member. She spoke with Michael Williams on Radio National about the transparency of supply chains in food, clothing and other products. Listen here.
In July 2015 made a submission on the Bill to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security (attached). ALHR believes that Australia should deal with its citizens under its own laws and not put terrorists or other criminals beyond the reach of Australian law. Australia has legal obligations pursuant to United Nations Security Council … Read More >>
