Human Rights
The Law Council endorses an approach, consistent with international law and practice, which confirms that all human rights are universal, indivisible and interdependent and interrelated.
The protection and promotion of human rights is a major strategic priority for the Law Council as outlined in the Strategic Plan 2015-2020.
The Law Council’s human rights principles and commitments are directed to: the domestic implementation of international human rights in Australia; advocacy in relation to human rights in Australia and internationally; education and public awareness in relation to human rights; and participation in the international human rights system.
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Inquiry into Religious Discrimination Bill 2021
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Religious Discrimination Bill 2021 and related bills
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Time to enshrine a First Nations Voice to Parliament
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17th Australia-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue
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Review of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012
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Older Australians must be protected against abuse
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Australia’s engagement in Afghanistan
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Urgent action needed to address ageism
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48th Human Rights Council Statements
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Amendments needed to sexual discrimination bill
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Statement to the Special Rapporteur on Myanmar
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National Register of Enduring Powers of Attorney
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Australia’s Humanitarian Program 2021-22
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Australia’s UPR (3rd Cycle)
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Should Australia join the Global Magnitsky movement?
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Cautious support for Magnitsky-style legislation
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Let’s talk about a federal Human Rights Act
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No Time like the Present to Protect our Human Rights
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Federal Human Rights Charter
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Inquiry into Customary Law and Aboriginality
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National Disability Strategy
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National Review of Hotel Quarantine
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Modern Slavery Act
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Australia a key player against human trafficking
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Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
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Universal Periodic Review of Australia (3rd Cycle)
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Human rights and technology
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#IWD time to reflect on work still to be done
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Religious Freedom Bills - Second Exposure Drafts
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Religious Freedom Bills - Second Exposure Drafts
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Supplementary Submission: Inquiry into Press Freedom
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Uluru Statement should be respected
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Centrelink’s Compliance Program
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Religious Freedom Bills
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The Philippines: Attacks against lawyers escalating
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Address to the National Press Club - Arthur Moses SC
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Modern Slavery Act a reality after years of advocacy
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Committee on the Rights of the Child
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Opening Statement to Modern Slavery Bill 2018
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Modern Slavery Bill 2018
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Move to combat Modern Slavery
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New Modern Slavery Act on the horizon
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Law Council welcomes Laos delegation
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Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Bill 2017
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Establishing a Modern Slavery Act in Australia
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Human Rights Legislation Amendment Bill 2017
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Inquiry into Human Trafficking 2017
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Freedom of Speech in Australia
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Rule of Law
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Privacy Law
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David Hicks
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Legislative Standards
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Immigration Detention and Asylum Seekers
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Anti-discrimination laws
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Australia’s International Human Rights Obligations
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Protecting and Promoting Human Rights in Australia
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Business and Human Rights
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Death Penalty
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Human Rights Committee
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National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill 2012
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