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HUMAN
RIGHTS ACTION
ALHR ACTION BY SUBJECT AREA
CONTENTS
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BILL OF RIGHTS
Bill of Rights for the ACT?
8 February 2003 |
ALHR submission to Bill of Rights Committee |
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Submission |
Bill of Rights |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the Bill of Rights Consultative Committee in relation to their inquiry into a Bill of Rights for the ACT. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available here for download. |
28 May 2003 |
ACT can show national leadership in human rights |
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Press release |
Bill of Rights |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights welcomes the much anticipated report from the ACT Bill of Rights Committee: "Towards an ACT Human Rights Act". |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available here. |
A Charter of Rights for Victoria?
25 October 2005 |
A Victorian Bill of Rights |
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Submission |
Bill of Rights |
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The Victorian committee of ALHR has prepared a submission to the Human Rights Consultation Committee regarding the potential drafting and implementation of a Charter of Rights in Victoria. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available for download (pdf only). |
A Bill of Rights for NSW?
20 March 2007 |
NSW Charter of Rights and Freedoms supported |
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Press release |
Bill of Rights |
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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. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available for download. |
A Charter of Rights for Tasmania?
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CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE
UN
Special Session on Children
June 2001 |
Comments on United Nations draft outcome statement for Special Session on Children |
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Submission |
Children and Young People |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made comments on the draft outcome statement "A World Fit for Children" for the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on Children. |
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A copy of ALHR's comments is available for download. |
Children Overboard
March 2002 |
Submisison to Senate Committee on a Certain Maritime Incident (Children Overboard) |
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Submission |
Children and Young People |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the Senate Select Committee on a Certain Maritime Incident. ALHR raised concerns at the racist overtones in much of the public comment concerning the alleged incident. ALHR made recommendations after analysis of the so-called 'Border Protection' legislation. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available for download. |
Children in Immigration
Detention
May 2002 |
Submission to HREOC's Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention |
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Submission |
Children and Young People |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission's Inquiry into Children in Immigration Detention. ALHR proposed an ideal model of accountability, monitorng and intervention in relation to immigration detention. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available for download. |
Children in adult prisons
19 July 2005 |
Treatment of 17 year olds in Queensland criminal justice system |
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Letter |
Children and Young People |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights wrote to the Queensland Premier expressing concern that Queensland will receive adverse comment by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Children because it remains the sole Australian state to treat 17 year olds as adults in the criminal justice system. |
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A copy of ALHR's letter is available for download (pdf only). |
16 May 2006 |
Treatment of 17 year olds in Queensland criminal justice system |
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Letter |
Children and Young People |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights wrote to the Queensland Premier expressing concern that Queensland remains the sole Australian state to treat 17 year olds as adults in the criminal justice system. ALHR referred to the comments by the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child. |
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A copy of ALHR's letter is available for download (pdf only). |
Related links: |
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child gave its concluding observations in relation to Australia on 20 October 2005. |
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CIVIL AND POLITICAL RIGHTS
Mandatory sentencing
11 March 2002 |
Submission to Senate Inquiry into Mandatory Sentencing |
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Submission |
Civil & Political Rights |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the Senate Inquiry into the Human Rights (Mandatory Sentencing for Property Offences) Bill 2000. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available for download. |
Convention Against Torture
6 February 1998 |
Comments on Australia's draft Second Report to the Convention Against Torture |
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Submission |
Civil & Political Rights |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights provided comments to the Australian Government on the draft of Australia's Second Report to the Committee Against Torture under the Convention.. |
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A copy of ALHR's comments is available for download. |
10 July 2002 |
ALHR calls on Foreign Minister to Support the Optional Protocol |
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Letter |
Civil & Political Rights |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights exhorted the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Downer, to support the Optional Protocol. |
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A copy of ALHR's letter is available for download. |
4 November
2007 |
Australia in breach of its international human rights obligations regarding Torture |
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Press Release |
Civil and Political Rights |
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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. |
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A copy of the press release is available for download (pdf only). |
Related links: |
For copies of Fact Sheets, shadow reports and other relevant links, please click here. |
Privacy
5 March 2007 |
ALHR opposes Access Card Bill in submission to Senate inquiry |
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Submission |
Civil & Political Rights - Privacy |
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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. |
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A copy of the submission is available for download. |
Related links: |
The Senate Committee handed down its report on 15 March 2007.
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May 2003 |
Submission on Draft Guidelines on Consent and Capacity under Privacy Act |
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Submission |
Civil & Political Rights |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission on the Draft Guidelines on Consent and Capacity under the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW). ALHR's submission addressed the inappropriate way in which the draft guidelines dealt with the needs of people with disabilities. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available for download. |
Freedom of Information
2003 |
ALHR drafts Chapter on Australian Law and 'Right to Information' |
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Publication |
Civil & Political Rights |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, at the invitation of the Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative based in India, drafted a chapter on Australian law for its international 'Right To Information' publication. |
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A copy of ALHR's chapter is available for download. |
Double Jeopardy
May 2003 |
ALHR publishes essay on proposals to abolish rule against double jeopardy |
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Publication |
Civil & Political Rights |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights published an essay commenting on proposals to abolish or amend the criminal procedure rule against double jeopardy. |
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A copy of ALHR's essay is available for download. |
Right to vote
Death penalty
28 October 2005 |
Clemency for Van Tuong Nguyen |
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Letter |
Civil and Political Rights |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights has written to the Singaporean Prime Minister appealing for clemency for Van Tuong Nguyen, the Melbourne man currently facing a death sentence in Singapore. |
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A copy of ALHR's letter is available for download (pdf only). |
Prisoners
3 August 2006 |
NSW Correctional Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2006 breaches international standards |
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Submission |
Civil & Political Rights |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights expressed concern over the proposed Correctional Services Legislation Amendment Bill 2006 (NSW). |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available for download (pdf only). |
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CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
April 2003 |
Submission to the Australian National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines |
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Submission |
Corporate Social Responsibility |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the Australian National Contact Point for the OECD Guidelines, proposing a definition of a Multinatonal Enterprise. ALHR is concerned that the concept of a multinational enterprise is insufficiently defined. This results in real uncertainty as to the effective extent and effect of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, 2000 as a basis for ensuring corporations comply with human rights standards. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available for download. |
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DISABILITY
30 March 2007 |
Australian Govt encouraged to sign UN Disability Rights Convention |
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Press release |
Disability |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today called on the Australian Government to become a foundation signatory to the UN Disability Rights Convention. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available for download. |
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DISCRIMINATION
People with drug-dependence excluded from anti-discrimination laws
February 2001 |
Drug amendments to discrimination laws breach human rights standards |
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Letter |
Disability/ Discrimination |
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ALHR raised concerns in letters to the NSW and Commonwealth Attorneys General regarding proposals to amend Federal and State anti-discrimination law to prevent drug dependence from being defined as a disability. |
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A copy of ALHR's letter is available here. |
4 December 2003 |
Drug amendments to Disability Discrimination Act breach human rights standards |
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Press release |
Disability |
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Amendments to the Disability Discrimination Act, tabled by the Federal Government on International Disability Awareness Day, make discrimination acceptable against a particular group of people and breach Australia's obligations under international human rights treaties. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available here. |
Pregnancy discrimination amendments to the Sex Discrimination Act
5 June 2003 |
Sex Discrimination Bill in response to HREOC report on pregnancy and work does not go far enough |
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Submission |
Discrimination |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights supports the Sex Discrimination Amendment ( Pregnancy and Work) Bill 2002, but calls on the Parliament to amend the Bill to implement the full range of recommendations set out in the HREOC report and to adequately reflect Australia's international human rights obligations. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available here. |
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30 June 2006 |
Asylum seekers have right to social security |
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Submission |
Economic, Social & Cultural Rights/ Refugees & Migration |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the United Nations Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights on their Draft Comment on the Right to Social Security. ALHR's submission focussed solely on the right to social security for refugees, asylum seekers and other vulnerable non-citizens such as trafficked persons and certain migrant workers. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available for download (pdf only). |
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EDUCATION AND TRAINING
'Human Rights In Practice' Seminars in NSW
Each year ALHR collaborates with the Young Lawyers section of the
NSW Law Society to run a series of seminars on the human rights law dimensions
of legal practice.
2000:
- 'Introduction to
Human Rights Law': Kate Eastman and Chris Ward; Dr Sarah Pritchard (download
a PDF [1.8Mb] of the Eastman/Ward paper )
- 'Changes to the
Human Rights jurisdiction': Susan Roberts and Rocky Clifford (download
aPDF [1.7Mb] of the Roberts/Clifford paper)
- 'Using human rights
in employment and industrial law': The Hon Justice Lance Wright; Sally
Moyle (download pdf [4.4mB] of paper)
- 'Using human rights
in family law and children's matters': The Hon Justice Alastair Nicholson;
Lou Schetzer
2001:
- 'Consumer Protection:
Human Rights in Commercial Practice': Peter Kell (download paper in pdf)
- 'Private Information
in the Public Domain: The Right to Privacy in NSW': Chris Puplick; Annemaree
McDonough (download paper in pdf)
- 'Human Rights in
Environmental & Planning Law': Dr Nicola Pain; The Hon Justice Neal
Bignold
2002:
- 'International
Human Rights Law: Its Relevance to Australian Practice': Dr Sarah Pritchard;
Anne Marie Devereux
- 'Introduction to
Anti-Discrimination Law and Practice ': Michelle Hannon; Jill Moir and
Maggie Smyth; Simon Rice
- 'Discrimination
and Equal Opportunity in the Workplace' : Sally Moyle; Kate Eastman,
Sarah Heesom
Human Rights and Good Governance Education in the Asia Pacific Region
April 2003 |
Submission to Inquiry on good governance education in Asia Pacific Region |
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Submission |
Education and Training |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the Inquiry by the Human Rights Sub-Committee Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available here. |
16 May 2003 |
Evidence to Inquiry on good governance education in Asia Pacific Region |
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Transcript |
Education and Training |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights gave evidence to the Inquiry by the Human Rights Sub-Committee Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade. |
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A copy of the transcript of ALHR's evidence is available here. |
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:: EMPLOYMENT AND INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS
9 November 2005 |
Work Choices |
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Submission |
Employment and Industrial Relations |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights has written a submission to the Senate Employment, Workplace Relations and Education Committee regarding human rights issues in the proposed 'Work Choices' industrial relations changes. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available for download (pdf only). |
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INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
December 2000 |
Submission to Inquiry into International Criminal Court Statute |
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Submission |
International Criminal Court |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the Australian Government's Joint Standing Committee Inquiry into the 1998 Statute for an International Criminal Court. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission can be downloaded. |
13 February 2001 |
Evidence to Inquiry into International Criminal Court Statute |
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Transcript |
International Criminal Court |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights gave evidence to the Australian Government's Joint Standing Committee Inquiry into the 1998 Statute for an International Criminal Court. |
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A copy of the transcript of ALHR's evidence can be downloaded. |
15 February 2001 |
Letter on Australia's ratification of the nternational Criminal Court Statute |
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Letter |
International Criminal Court |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights wrote a letter, published in the Sydney Morning Herald on Australia's ratification of the International Criminal Court. |
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A copy of ALHR's letter can be downloaded. |
17 June 2002 |
ALHR calls on Federal Coalition members to support ratification of ICC Statute |
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Letter |
International Criminal Court |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights wrote a letter to all Federal Coalition Members of Parliament to explain the effect of the International Criminal Court Statute and to urge them to support ratification. |
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A copy of ALHR's letter can be downloaded. |
Related links: |
Joint Standing Committee inquiry report was delivered on 14 May 2002 and recommended in favour of ratification of ICC Statute.
On 19 June 2002 the Federal Government resolved to ratify the Rome Statute and passed the necessary legislation. |
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INTERNATIONAL TREATIES AND DOMESTIC IMPLEMENTATION
The High Court decision in Teoh
2 April 2001 |
ALHR calls on Senators to oppose Bill designed to negate Teoh |
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Letter |
International Treaties and Domestic Implementation |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights wrote a letter to all Australian Senators urging them to oppose the Administrative Decisions (Effect of International Instruments) Bill 1999 which was designed to negate the effect of the High Court decision in Teoh (where the High Court confirmed that an applicant to the Government for an administrative decision has a legitimate expectation that the decision maker will take into account Australia's international treaty obligations. |
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A copy of ALHR's letter can be downloaded. |
April 2001 |
Public comment in opposition to Bill designed to negate Teoh |
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Letter |
International Treaties and Domestic Implementation |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights issued public comment opposing the Administrative Decisions (Effect of International Instruments) Bill 1999 which was designed to negate the effect of the High Court decision in Teoh. |
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A copy of ALHR's public comment can be downloaded. |
Proposed amendments to the HREOC Act in 1998
July 1998 |
Submission in response to Bill to amend HREOC Act |
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Submission |
International Treaties and Domestic Implementation |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission in response to an invitation from the Australian Government in relation to its Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill (No. 2) 1998. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission can be downloaded. |
Proposed amendments to the HREOC Act in 2003
April 2003 |
Submission in response to 2003 Bill to amend HREOC Act |
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Submission |
International Treaties and Domestic Implementation |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Committee on the re-introduced 1999 proposed amendments, which were found in Australian Human Rights Commission Bill 2003. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission can be downloaded. |
Australia's respect for United Nations and human rights
1 December 2003 |
The Howard Government denies the UN's authority in human rights matters |
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Letter |
International treaties and domestic implementation |
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The Howard Government has for some years denied the United Nations' authority in human rights issues arising in Australia, and has paid scant regard to Australia's obligations under human rights treaties. |
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A copy of ALHR's letter is available here. |
14 March 2004 |
Australia not credible as chair of UN human rights forum |
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Press release |
Iinternational treaties and domestic implementation |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights calls on the Australian Government to change its attitude to human rights before takin on the role of chairing the annual meeting of the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available here. |
16 April 2004 |
Australia's human rights dialogue |
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Press release |
International treaties |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights welcomes the announcement of a Parliamentary inquiry into Australia's human rights dialogue process, and encourages the Government to expand the process to include other nations in the Asia Pacific region. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available here. |
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12 May 2008 |
Foreign Affairs Minister urged to endorse Declaration on Rights of Indigenous People |
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Submission |
Indigenous Affairs/Civil and Political Rights |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today sent a letter to Foreign Affairs Minister the Hon. Stephen Smith urging him to endorse the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. |
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A copy of ALHR's letter is available for download. |
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REFUGEES AND MIGRATION
Migration Act amendments
30 August 2001 |
The Howard Government is acting illegally in relation to the Tampa |
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Press release |
Refugees & Migration |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights condemns the illegality of the Australian Government's actions. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available here. |
May 2002 |
Submission to Senate Committee on proposed amendments to Migration Act |
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Submission |
Refugees & Migration |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Commitee on the Federal Government's proposed amendments to the Migration Act. ALHR said that the amendments erode best practice of Australian administrative law, and give insufficient regard to the needs and entitlements of asylum seekers, who must be treated as genuine until proven conclusively not to be so. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available here. |
August 2002 |
Submission to Senate Committee on further proposed amendments to Migration Act |
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Submission |
Refugees & Migration |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Commitee on the Federal Government's proposed amendments to the Migration Act and excise further territory from Australia. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available here. |
12 April 2006 |
West Papuan refugees and 'national interest' |
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Letter |
Refugees & Migration |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights expressed concern to the Prime Minister about recent suggestions that the refugee status determination procedure in Australia will be revised to include 'national interest' or similar considerations following friction between Australia and Indonesia over 42 West Papuan refugees being granted temporary protection visas. |
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A copy of ALHR's letter is available for download (pdf only). |
11 May 2006 |
Federal Government's Migration Amendment Bill |
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Press release |
Refugees & Migration |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights has criticised the Federal Government's Migration Amendment Bill introduced in response to Indonesia's concerns. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available for download. |
22 May 2006 |
Submission on Federal Government's Migration Amendment Bill |
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Submission |
Refugees & Migration |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights called for the withdrawal of the Federal Government's Migration Amendment (Designated Unauthorised Arrivals) Bill 2006 in its submission to the Senate Committee's Inquiry. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available for download (pdf only). |
6 June 2006 |
ALHR gives evidence to Senate Inquiry on Migration Amendment Bill |
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Transcript |
Refugees & Migration |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights gave evidence to the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Committee in relation to the Migration Amendment (Designated Unauthorised Arrivals) Bill 2006. |
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A transcript of ALHR's evidence is available for download (pdf only). |
14 June 2006 |
Federal Govt should heed recommendations of the Senate Committee on Migration |
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Press release |
Refugees & Migration |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights called on the Federal Government to not proceed with the Migration Amendment (Designated Unauthorised Arrivals) Bill 2006 in accordance with the Senate Committee's report delivered yesterday. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available for download. |
8 August 2006 |
Prime Minister's changes to Migration Bill |
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Briefing paper |
Migration/ Refugees |
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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. |
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A copy of ALHR's briefing paper is available for download (pdf only). |
10 August 2006 |
Migration Amendment (Unauthorised Designated Arrivals) Bill should be rejected |
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Position paper |
Migration/ Refugees |
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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, there is a complete absence of any meaningful changes to the protection outcomes. |
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A copy of ALHR's position paper is available for download (pdf only). |
"Pacific Solution": Nauru
10 July 2002 |
Human rights lawyers have again been refused visas for entry to Nauru |
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Press release |
Refugees & Migration |
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"We received a three line typed letter saying simply that our application is 'not approved', says Simon Rice, President of Australian Lawyers for Human Rights and a visa applicant. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available here. |
15 March 2007 |
Government accused of breaching UN Refugee Convention |
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Press release |
Refugees & Migration |
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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. |
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A copy of the news report is available for download. |
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RESEARCH
Human rights capabilities
of Australian NGOs
ALHR is in partnership with the Australian Human Rights Centre at the
University of NSW to operate t he Australian Human Rights Project. The
Project will research and report on a national approach to supporting
human rights advocacy and education in Australia. The Project is funded
by the Myer Foundation and the Wynn Family Trust, and is supported by
the UNSW Law Faculty.
Full recognition of
human rights standards is essential to achieving social justice in Australia.
ALHR believes that a national approach is a necessary response to Australia�s
declining commitment to human rights standards. Through research and consultation,
the Project will detail the necessary components for a national approach
to be viable and effective .
In its first stage
the Project will work with non-government social justice organisations
to highlight the relevance of human rights to their work, and to learn
about their capacity for human rights advocacy and education. This unprecedented
research will allow organisations working with human rights to say what
they do, how could do it better, and how their needs could be met.
In its second stage the Project will research and report on the appropriateness
and feasibility of a national organisation, or other national approach,
to meet these needs.
The Project will report
by the end of 2003. Download
the PDF flier for more detail.
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SEXUALITY
13 May 2003 |
Letter to Senator Grieg re a Private Member's Bill on sexuality anti-vilification |
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Letter |
Sexuality |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights wrote to Senator Grieg expressing support for the objects of the Private Member's Bill, the Sexuality Anti-Vilification Bill 2003. ALHR had reservations about the Bill's drafting which were advised to Senator Grieg. |
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A copy of ALHR's letter is available here. |
28 May 2003 |
ALHR supports gay law reform in the ACT |
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Press release |
Sexuality |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights welcomes proposals to recognise the human rights of gay, lesbian, transgender and intersex (GLBTI) people in the ACT. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available here. |
5 May 2006 |
British Consulate allows Gay & Lesbian couples to marry in Australia |
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Press release |
Sexuality |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights has applauded the British Consulate in Brisbane for inviting gay and lesbian couples holding dual British Australian citizenship to get married under United Kingdom law. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available for download. |
16 June 2006 |
HREOC Same Sex Same Entitlements Inquiry |
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Submission |
Sexuality |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the Human Rights and Equal Opportunities Commission's 'Same-Sex: Same Entitlements' - The National Inquiry into Discrimination Against People in Same-Sex Relationships Regarding Financial and Work-Related Benefits and Entitlements . |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available for download (pdf only). |
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TERRORISM | WAR
Anti-terrorism Legislation 2002
May 2002 |
Submission to Senate Committee on new security legislation |
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Submission |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Committee on the Federal Government's Security Legislation Amendment (Terrorism) Bill 2002 (No.2). ALHR says that the draft legislation contains unwarranted breaches of individuals' rights and abrogates Australia's international human rights obligations. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available here. |
Anti-terrorism (ASIO) Legislation 2002|03
November 2002 |
Submission to Senate Committee on proposed anti-terrorism amendments to ASIO powers |
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Submission |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a written submission(#177) to the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Committee on the Federal Government's proposed anti-terrorism amendments to ASIO powers. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available here. |
26 November 2002 |
Evidence to Senate Committee on proposed anti-terrorism amendments to ASIO powers |
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Transcript |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights gave evidence to the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Committee on the Federal Government's proposed anti-terrorism amendments to ASIO powers. |
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A copy of the transcript of ALHR's evidence is available here. |
Legality of war on Iraq
20 March 2003 |
Australia involved in illegitimate war on Iraq |
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Press release |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today added their voice to the growing body of international opinion that the involvement of Australia in a war on Iraq led by the United States of America will bring Australia into clear breach of international law. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available here. |
March/May 2003 |
Open Letter on illegality of war on Iraq |
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Letter |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights was one of 43 signatories to a widely published letter condemning the war on Iraq as illegal at international law. |
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A copy of the letter is available here. |
15 April 2003 |
Australia's conduct threatens UN authority |
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Press release |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today warned that Australia is complicit in undermining the authority of the United Nations. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available here. |
25 May 2003 |
Impending war on Iraq is unlawful at international law: ALHR policy statement |
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Policy statement |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights sets out ten reasons why the impending war on Iraq is unlawful at international law.. |
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A copy of ALHR's policy statement is available here. |
24 March 2004 |
Human rights far from enshrined in Australia |
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Letter |
Terrorism/War |
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ALHR comments on the editorial (20-21/3: We were right to go to war against Iraq) which says that Australia is a secular democracy that enshrines human rights rather than the rule of a specific religion. |
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A copy of ALHR's letter is available here. |
David Hicks
7 July 2003 |
Australian Government agrees to breaches of David Hicks' human rights |
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Press release |
Terrorism/War |
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In accepting assurances from the US Government about the trial of Mr Hicks, Australia has agreed to conduct which breaches international human rights standards, says ALHR. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available here. |
3 August 2005 |
Military Tribunal described as 'rigged' by former prosecutor |
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Press release |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights strongly expresses its continuing concern regarding the alleged compromised nature of the military commission designated to try David Hicks as revealed in the leaked emails of former military prosecutors. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available here. |
Anti-Terrorism legislation 2005
21 June 2005 |
Bob Carr's Terrorism Bill One Step Too Far for Human Rights |
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Press release |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights today expressed its concern at the breadth of the new powers granted to police under the Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Warrants) Bill 2005. The Legislative Council of the NSW Parliament will consider the Bill today. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available here. |
9 September 2005 |
Avalanche of opposition to Government's New Terror Laws |
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Press release |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights notes the strong and wide ranging opposition and its own opposition to the proposed anti-terror laws that remove fundamental rights of Australian citizens. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available here. |
12 September 2005 |
Parkin Arrest - Portent of Terror Laws to Come |
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Press release |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights questions the arrest and detention of peace activist Scott Parkin, who has not been charged or convicted of any offence |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available here. |
26 September 2005 |
Safeguards needed for Terror Laws |
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Press release |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights argues for safeguards to be included in any new terror laws to ensure that Australian's civil liberties and human rights are protected. |
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A copy of ALHR's press release is available here. |
19 October 2005 |
Video Link Evidence Bill |
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Submission |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights have made a submission to the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Committee regarding the Law and Justice Legislation Amendment (Video Link Evidence and Other Measures) Bill 2005. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available for download (pdf only). |
20 October 2005 |
ALHR Response to Draft Anti-Terrorism legislation |
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Letter |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, in response to the leaking of the draft anti-terrorism legislation, has written a letter with a number of other organisation to the Chief Minister and the Attorney-General. |
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A copy of ALHR's letter is available for download (pdf only). |
13 November 2005 |
Terrorism Legislation |
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Submission |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights has written a submission to the Senate Legal & Constitutional Affairs Committee regarding the many human rights issues in the recenlty proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill (No 2) 2005. |
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A copy of ALHR's complete submission and of ALHR's summary of the submission are available for download (pdf only). |
15 March 2006 |
Submission to ICJ Eminent Jurists' Panel on Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights |
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Submission |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the International Commission of Jurists' Eminent Jurists' Panel on Terrorism, Counter-Terrorism and Human Rights. ALHR's submission covered the new Federal regime, including preventative detention orders, control orders, detention for questioning by ASIO, sedition laws and proscription of terrorist organisations, and how each aspect may be in breach of international human rights law. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available for download (pdf only). |
13 April 2006 |
ALRC Sedition Reference |
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Submission |
Terrorism/War |
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Australian Lawyers for Human Rights made a submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission on its Sedition Reference. ALHR raised concerns that aspects of the sedition laws introduced last year were in breach of several international human rights convenants. |
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A copy of ALHR's submission is available for download (pdf only). |
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