Australian Government announces will sign Optional Protocol to Convention Against Torture
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement to sign the Optional Protocol to the Convention Against Torture.
Closure of Nauru ends shameful chapter
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today welcomed reports of the Federal Government’s decision to grant permanent protection to the remaining Sri Lankans detained on Nauru since February 2007.
National Consultation on Human Rights
ALHR is a member of the Australian Human Rights Group (AHRG), a network of organisations committed to advancing the legal protection of human rights in Australia. The AHRG has mobilised in response to the Rudd Government’s commitment to an Australia-wide inquiry to determine how best to recognise and protect human rights and responsibilities in Australia. … Read More >>
ALHR writes to new Minister for Immigration
ALHR wrote today to the new Minister for Immigration, Chris Evans, congratulating him on announced initiatives and outlining further areas in need for reform.
Australia in breach of its international human rights obligations regarding Torture
ALHR is part of a coalition who will be meeting on Monday, 5 November 2007 in Geneva with the UN Committee against Torture to give expert evidence regarding Australia’s implementation of and compliance with the Convention Against Torture.
Joint ALHR/AHRC Report on Capabilities and attitudes of Australian human rights NGOs
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights and Australian Human Rights Centre released a report authored by Simon Rice AO, former ALHR President, and Dr Scott Calnan. The report is titled “Sustainable Advocacy: Capabilities and attitudes of Australian human rights NGOs”.
ALHR makes submission to WA Consultative Committee on WA Human Rights ActAustralian Lawyers for Human Rights today made a submission to the Western Australia Consultation Committee for a Proposed Human Rights Act .
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today made a submission to the Western Australia Consultation Committee for a Proposed Human Rights Act .
Australian Govt avoiding Courts on Haneef case
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today said that it is an appalling breach of human rights where executive detention and deportation are used to avoid proper scrutiny of government action by the courts.
ALHR makes joint submission to Senate Inquiry into the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Terrorist Material) Bill 2007
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, in conjunction with Dr Ben Saul and Sydney PEN, made a joint submission to the Senate expressing concerns over the Bill’s implications for the freedom of expression and its failure to provide a justified and rationaled response to the threat of terrorism.
ALHR signs open letter to the Hon. Mal Brough MP
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today signed an open letter to the Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs urging the government to look beyond short-term punitive measures and endeavour to work with communities to develop long-term and sustainable solutions.
Australian Govt encouraged to sign UN Disability Rights Convention
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today called on the Australian Government to become a foundation signatory to the UN Disability Rights Convention.
NSW Charter of Rights and Freedoms supported
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today expressed its support of the decision of the NSW Attorney-General, Bob Debus MP to commence discussions on a NSW Charter of Rights and Freedoms.