Concerns about ‘Safer Streets Crime Action Plan – Youth Justice’
ALHR wrote to the Queensland Department of Justice and Attorney-General with concerns regarding the ‘Safer Streets Crime Action Plan – Youth Justice’
Law Reform Commission native title inquiry
ALHR commended the Government’s proposed reference to Australian Law Reform Commission to examine and report on issues about native title. ALHR suggested that the Commission’s inquiry should also examine the operation of extinguishment law and the courts’ use of historical documents.
Commending funding of the Custody Notification Service by ALS
ALHR wrote to the Commonwealth Attorney-General, commending the decision to provide funding for the Aboriginal Legal Service to continue operating its Custody Notification Service for another two years.
ALHR WA’s Annual Film Fundraising Night presents the acclaimed film ‘Nowhere Home’ (24 June 2013)
“Is the reason we have a system that doesn’t recognise other people’s suffering because we can keep it at a distance?” – Nowhere Home film director Margreth Olin Join Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, the Young Lawyers Committee of WA, and King & Wood Mallesons for our annual film fundraising night as we present the … Read More >>
Letter – Crimes Legislation Amendment (Law Enforcement Integrity, Vulnerable Witness Protection and Other Measures) Bill 2013
ALHR has criticised the Parliamentary process which allowed only 40 hours for submissions. ALHR noted the time period destroys any notion of accountability and public scrutiny which is sought to be provided by public involvement in the committee process. ALHR noted the bill contains various provisions supporting victims and witnesses in criminal proceedings, and strengthening … Read More >>
Draft Business Reference Guide on Indigenous rights
ALHR commended the draft Business Reference Guide on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People. However ALHR suggested that more attention is required on issues such as who it applies to, and what occurs in relation to existing company operations which were established contrary to human rights.
ALHR members participate in Walk for Justice
On 14 May 2013, ALHR members braved the rain and participated in the QPILCH Walk for Justice in Brisbane.
ALHR annual dinner with special guest Dan Mori
On 3 May 2013, ALHR hosted its annual dinner with the support of the International Law Association and the International Commission of Jurists. For those of you who missed out this time, Major Dan Mori reflected on the “war on terror” since September 11, 2001 and questioned whether the current situation is so different to … Read More >>
ALHR annual dinner with special guest Dan Mori NSW
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights Annual Dinner 2013 hosted with the support of the International Law Association and the International Commission of Jurists Please join us for an evening with special guest Dan Mori. ABOUT DAN MORI Mr Mori is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the United States Marine Corps. He volunteered to represent Guantanamo … Read More >>
ALHR and JATL host CLE – Asylum Seeking and Human Rights
ALHR co-hosted a CLE with the Justice and the Law Society at the University of Queensland on 30 April 2013. About 120 people turned up for an incredibly informative evening with our distinguished expert panel, who discussed “Asylum Seeking and Human Rights – the Minister, Human Rights and Accountability in Law”. Catch the seminar at … Read More >>
Dropping anti-discrimination bill a back down on government’s human rights
President of Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, John Southalan expressed disappointment, today, that the government has backed down from its long-standing commitment to consolidate its anti-discrimination laws. Mr Southalan said “This Bill is significant. It improves access to justice and fairness for Australians. Through lengthy and detailed consultation, the government has made several important achievements … Read More >>
Right To Silence CLE Seminar – Gallery
On 21 March 2013, ALHR held CLE seminar regarding changes to the NSW Evidence Amendment (Evidence of Silence) Bill 2013.