Australian Lawyers for Human Rights Inc (ALHR) was established in 1993 and incorporated as an association in NSW in 1998 (ABN 76 329 114 323)

ALHR is a network of Australian lawyers active in practising and promoting awareness of international human rights standards in Australia. It has a national membership of over 1,100, with active National, State and Territory committees.

Through training, information, submissions and networking, ALHR promotes the practice of human rights law in Australia. ALHR has extensive experience and expertise in the principles and practice of international law, and human rights law in Australia.

ALHR is a member of the Australian Forum of Human Rights Organisations. It is a member of the Commonwealth Attorney General's NGO Forum on Human Rights, and the Department for Foreign Affairs, Human Rights NGO Consultations.

Issues addressed by ALHR include mandatory sentencing, a Bill of Rights for NSW, Australia's ratification of the International Criminal Court Treaty, anti-terrorism laws, the ACT Human Rights Act, amendments to theMigration Act, proposed reforms of the Human Rights and Equal Opportunty Commission, and amendments to anti-discrimination laws.

To help lawyers use human rights remedies in their daily legal work, ALHR runs seminars on the use of international human rights standards in daily legal practice, in areas such as family law, tenancy, anti-discrimination, crime, corporations, land and environment, and employment.

The ALHR National Committee oversees State and Territory committees currently active in Queensland, ACT, Victoria and New South Wales.  Please contact us if you are interested in convening ALHR activities in your State or Territory.

The 2006 National Committee is:

Please use the links to join us or to inquire about our work and services.

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