A coalition of diverse community groups, including ALHR, has written to the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights outlining their concerns at the proposed introduction of the Workplaces (Protection from Protesters) Bill 2014. The groups have called on three Special Rapporteurs to investigate the incompatibility of the Bill with obligations under international … Read More >>
ALHR fears that proposed changes to bail laws in New South Wales threaten to breach Australia’s international human rights obligations. Under the proposed reforms for serious offences, the onus will be on the accused to “show cause” that their detention in custody is unjustified. Nathan Kennedy, President of ALHR said “The changes would undermine the … Read More >>
“Gaza 2014: History, geo-politics, law” was held on 14 August 2014 in Sydney. It was co-hosted by the Thomas More Law School, Australian Catholic University, and Australian Lawyers for Human Rights. The panellists were Dr Emily Crawford, University of Sydney; Dr Anthony Billingsley, University of New South Wales; Dr Peter Slezak, University of New South … Read More >>
On 17 October 2013 ALHR hosted a fundraiser event for the Asylum Seekers Centre of NSW in Sydney sponsored by Maurice Blackburn Lawyers. The evening included a screening of the documentary Nowhere Home and a panel of experts discussed asylum seeker policy in Australia. Panellists included Professor Mary Crock (University of Sydney), Graham Thom (Asylum … Read More >>
The Race Discrimination Commissioner, Dr Tim Soutphommasane, is holding a symposium on Thursday 19 February – Friday 20 February 2015 in Sydney. Call for Paper Proposals The Race Discrimination Commissioner welcomes abstracts of 250 words in length from researchers and practitioners in the areas of law, human rights, political and social sciences, philosophy and other … Read More >>
You are invited to a public seminar in Sydney co-hosted by the Thomas More Law School, Australian Catholic University, and Australian Lawyers for Human Rights When: Thursday 14 August 2014, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Where: Minter Ellison Conference Room, Level L13, Old Law School of Sydney University (173-175 Phillip Street, Sydney). Speakers: Dr Emily Crawford, University … Read More >>
ALHR welcomes the Government’s decision to drop proposed changes to s 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act. Nathan Kennedy, President of ALHR, said: “these changes were unpopular with the majority of Australians and inconsistent with international human rights law. The Prime Minister rightly acknowledged that the proposed changes would have undermined Australia’s social cohesion.” Mr Kennedy … Read More >>
The Hon. Michael Kirby AC CMG will talk at the College of Law about his work as Chair of the UN Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Democratic People’s Republic of North Korea. WHEN Monday 11 August 2014 TIME 8.00am – 9.30am Includes light breakfast from 7.30am MCLE 1.5 MCLE units WHERE Level 16, … Read More >>
ALHR has written to the Chinese Ministry of Justice and All-China Lawyers Association raising concerns about the increasing harassment of lawyers in China. ALHR has called for the release of lawyers in detention and that the Chinese Government ensure protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms in accordance with international human rights standards and international instruments … Read More >>
‘Say what you like: a constitutional right?’, a forum on freedom of speech issues and the Australian Constitution. The Constitution Day Speakers Forum is an annual event staged by the National Archives of Australia. The Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law is pleased this year to host the 2014 forum at the Law Theatre, … Read More >>
On 21 June 2013 the Terms of Reference paper for the Australian Government’s Productivity Commission inquiry into Access to Justice Arrangements became available. The Issues Paper was released on 16 September 2013 and the draft report was published on 8 April 2014. On 25 May 2014, ALHR President, Nathan Kennedy presented submissions. In its observations, … Read More >>
The Prime Minister and the Minister for Small Business announced a review of competition policy on 4 December 2013. The Issues Paper was released on 14 April 2014 and was open for submissions until 10 June 2014. ALHR’s submission is available below. There will be further opportunities for consultation after the release of the Draft Report (currently scheduled for release at … Read More >>
