The Human Rights Law Centre takes fearless human rights action for a fairer future for all.
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In partnership with people and communities, we challenge Australian laws that stand in the way of justice and equity for all.
We're fighting Tasmania's parole board gag on free speech
We have filed legal proceedings on behalf of Tasmanian grandmother, Susan Neill-Fraser. Her case challenges a restrictive parole condition placed on her by the Parole Board of Tasmania which limits her ability to speak to the media.
Urgent United Nations complaint about Australia's youth justice policies
An urgent United Nations complaint has been made about Australia’s discriminatory youth justice systems and how they seriously violate the human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
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Landmark investigation into former Rio Tinto Panguna mine confirms major environmental damage and life-threatening risks to communities
Join the campaign for an Australian Human Rights Act
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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Acknowledgement of Country
The Human Rights Law Centre acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands across Australia, including the lands of the Wurundjeri, Boon Wurrung, Gadigal, Ngunnawal, Cammeraygal, Darug, Wadawurrung, Turrbal and Jagera people where we work from.
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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