Hansonism Triumphs on Asylum Seekers
Opposition Leader, Abbott’s New Policies Complete the Triumph of Hansonism within Australia’s Mainstream Parties.
Let Me Count the Ways
Government’s Turn to the Dark Side on Asylum Seekers Will Bring Enduring Shame
Submission on the National Security Legislation Amendment Bill 2010 and Parliamentary Joint Committee
ALHR endorsed the submissions of Stephen Keim SC, Public Interest Advocacy Centre, Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law, National Association of Community Legal Centres and Dr Patrick Emerton, amongst others, to the Attorney-General’s July 2009 discussion paper and exposure draft of the bills. ALHR expressed dismay at the Government’s failure to ensure that the … Read More >>
Submission on Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (Qld)
On 28 April, the Queensland Committee of ALHR forwarded a submission to Queensland Police into the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 (Qld) (PPRA). The submission which may be viewed here focussed on key aspects of the PPRA that may impact upon different sectors of the community. In particular, the submission addressed inherent indirect discrimination … Read More >>
3rd Human Rights Arts and Film Festival
Date: 23 April 2010 – 30 May 2010 Organisation: HRAFF The 3rd Human Rights Arts and Film Festival has kicked off for 2010 and we are already getting record crowds and reaching new audiences, many of whom have not previously been engaged with human rights issues. We would love to get as many people as … Read More >>
Submission on Anti-People Smuggling and Other Measures Bill
Submission to Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee on Anti-People Smuggling and Other Measures Bill Click here to see our submission (no.26 in the list)
Preliminary submission on UPR
Identifies key human rights issues for including in Australia’s Universal Periodic Review to the UN Human Rights Committee.
Submission to AG re UNHRC Review
Preliminary Submission to the Attorney-General regarding Issues for Inclusion in the Australian Government’s National Report to the United Nations Human Rights Council for Australia’s Universal Periodic Review
Moratorium on Asylum Seeker Applications not based in reality
ALHR criticised the government for its decison to suspend processing of asylum applications.
Human Rights Framework – ALHR submission to Scrutiny of Bills Committee concerning its Future Role
Submission to the Senate Scrutiny of Bills Committee Concerning its Future Role. The submission called for an upgraded approach to protection of internationally recognised human rights Click here to see our submission (no 24 in the list).
ALHR’s AGM
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights will be holding its Annual General Meeting on 24 March 2010. See the links to view the President’s Report, Secretary’s Report and Treasurer’s Report, which will be tabled at the AGM. Treasurer’s Report 2010 (32.50 Kb) President’s Report 2010 (54.0 Kb) Secretary’s Report 2010
ABC Article – President quoted
ALHR President quoted in ABC article titled “Trio charged over alleged terrorism plot”