The Human Rights Law Centre is united in solidarity with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations who have long been fighting for an end to police brutality and mass imprisonment, and accountability for deaths in custody.
Read MoreMore than 200 not-for-profit and community organisations have backed a major report calling on the Australian Government to strengthen its commitment to human rights in its laws, policies and practices.
Read MoreThe Human Rights Law Centre welcomed the Senate’s vote today to establish a cross-party Senate Select Committee to provide democratic oversight and scrutiny of the Morrison Government’s response to the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Read MoreIn this moment of crisis, from our desks at home, we are working across the country to make sure our governments are responding appropriately, fairly and in a way that does not undermine our human rights and democracy for years to come.
Read MoreMining giant Rio Tinto is responsible for multiple human rights violations caused by pollution from its former mine on the Pacific island of Bougainville, the Human Rights Law Centre concludes in a major new investigative report released this week.
Read MoreIn the midst of the public health emergency that is COVID-19, prisons must not be given a free pass to subject people to harmful and outdated practices like solitary confinement, the Human Rights Law Centre has told the Royal Commision into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
Read MoreIn the face of so much change and uncertainty, standing up for kindness, dignity and defending human rights – particularly the rights of the most vulnerable in our community – is more important than ever.
Read MoreThe Human Rights Law Centre’s Executive Director Hugh de Kretser is taking a four month break on long service leave, travelling abroad with his family. We’re excited to announce that Ruth Barson and Daniel Webb will be stepping in as Executive Director jointly sharing the role.
Read MoreThe Australian Electoral Commission today released data revealing how much each political party and campaigners spent in the 2019 Federal election, and the donations used to fund those campaigns.
Read MoreThe Palaszczuk Government’s Bill to limit political donations and election spending will have the unintended consequence of silencing charities and community groups unless it is amended, legal, human rights and civil society groups will tell a parliamentary committee today.
Read MoreThe Palaszczuk Government’s bill to limit political donations and election spending will have the unintended consequence of silencing charities and community groups unless it is amended, legal experts told a parliamentary committee today.
Read MoreToday as we celebrate Human Rights Day, we are delighted to launch our Annual Report for 2019.
Read MoreMuch-needed restraints on law enforcement powers to decrypt people’s devices like mobiles and computers are welcome, the Human Rights Law Centre said today.
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