Indigenous Rights: Submission to Senate Inquiry into NT 'Emergency Response' Bills

On 10 August 2007, the Centre made a submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Inquiry into the Northern Territory National Emergency Response Bill 2007 and Related Bills. The submission focuses on the potential impact of the proposed legislation on Australia's international human rights obligations, including in relation to the rights to non-discrimination, adequate housing, health, social security, participation, self-determination and land rights.

Download the HRLC submission here.