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