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Human Rights Act

NSW lawyers welcome A-G’s openness to Human Rights Act
In light of the A-G of NSW indicating that the government is “open” to enacting a Human Rights Act, law agencies...
24 March 2025
By Grace Robbie
National right to housing via legislation a necessary step, lawyers say
A new report argues that establishing a “national, enforceable right to housing” could significantly mitigate and...
18 February 2025
By Grace Robbie
The time is ripe for NSW to have a Human Rights Act, say advocates
With other states and territories having already implemented their own Human Rights Act, prominent figures in the legal...
23 October 2024
By Grace Robbie
‘Australia has lost its way’ on housing, says former Supreme Court judge
In conversation with Lawyers Weekly, the Honourable Kevin Bell AO KC spoke of the “housing disaster” facing...
01 August 2024
By Jerome Doraisamy
Human Rights Act a top priority for new AHRC president
Hugh de Kretser has officially commenced his role as the president of the Australian Human Rights Commission, with the...
30 July 2024
By Grace Robbie
Julian Assange’s lawyer says Australians ‘deserve’ a Human Rights Act
Jennifer Robinson, the human rights barrister representing Julian Assange in his extradition fight, said Australians...
20 June 2024
By Naomi Neilson
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