Government accused of breaching UN Refugee Convention
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today said that the government’s policy of sending Sri Lankan asylum-seekers to Nauru is contrary to the UN Refugee Convention. View Press Release
ALHR opposes Access Card Bill in submission to Senate inquiry
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, in a submission to a Senate inquiry, expressed grave concern over a range of provisions within the bill which have implications for the individual’s right to privacy.
Return of refugees to Sri Lanka dangerous
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today expressed grave concern that the government was considering an agreement with Sri Lanka and Indonesia to return 83 refugees to Sri Lanka – a country which DFAT regards as highly dangerous.
Government powerless to improve Hicks’ prison conditions
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights echoes calls for David Hicks’ immediate release from Guantanamo Bay.
Inquiry into Migration Amendment (Review Provisions) Bill 2006
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Committee and is due to appear this week before the Committee.
Tasmania Charter of Rights
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights supported the adoption of a Tasmanian Charter of Rights in order to improve the protection of human rights in Tasmania.
HREOC Same Sex Same Entitlements Inquiry – supplementary submission
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a supplementary submission to HREOC’s Same-Sex Same-Entitlements Inquiry.
Stolen Wages Inquiry
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights gave a submission to the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Committee Inquiry on Stolen Wages.
Migration Amendment (Unauthorised Designated Arrivals) Bill should be rejected
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights says that despite proposed changes, the net effect of the Migration Bill remains fundamentally unchanged. The Government takes no legal responsibility for detention on Nauru, for the quality of asylum determination processes, or for protection and resettlement outcomes. Although some adjustments are made in relation to procedures and detention conditions, … Read More >>
Prime Minister’s changes to Migration Bill
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights has reviewed the changes to the Migration Bill proposed by the Prime Minister and urges Parliamentarians and Senators to reject the Bill in its entirety.
NSW Correctional Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2006 breaches international standards
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights expressed concern over the proposed Correctional Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2006 (NSW).
Victorian Charter of Rights and Responsibilities welcomed
Australian Lawyers for Human Rights welcomed the enactment of Victoria’s Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 .