The Human Rights Law Centre takes fearless human rights action for a fairer future for all.
Learn more about usIn partnership with people and communities, we challenge Australian laws that stand in the way of justice and equity for all.
Statement on neo-Nazi violence and racism on 31 August
The Human Rights Law Centre strongly condemns the neo-Nazi violence towards First Nations people and the racial vilification of migrant and refugee communities.
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Fight against the Albanese Government’s deportations
Today the High Court upheld the visa cancellation of a refugee who has been fighting the threat of permanent deportation to Nauru.
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Women whistleblowers pay a heavy price for speaking out
Women who blow the whistle are vital to exposing wrongdoing but are paying a heavy price for their courage. This report analyses the first year of client data from the Human Rights Law Centre’s Whistleblower Project.
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Be part of the national movement to protect our right to health, education, housing and environment. Together, we can put human rights at the heart of Australia's laws and policies.
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We pay our respect to Elders past and present. This land always was, and always will be Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land. Sovereignty has never been ceded.
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