These dangerous, draconian deportation laws would throw people into prison and tear families apart with discriminatory travel bans. The sweeping impacts would be felt by tens of thousands of people across the Australian community. This Bill should not be passed.

From standing up to #ProtectProtest, to fighting attacks on migrant and refugee communities, to defending whistleblowers, we need to sustain the fight for human rights progress. This year we want to raise $200,000 for our Fairer Future Appeal. Donate now: support.hrlc.org.au/2024-appeal

Civil society and unions welcome the Albanese Government's establishment of an Anti-Slavery Commissioner, but say it will need stronger powers and resourcing to do its job effectively. Read more here: hrlc.org.au/news/2024/05/2… Human Rights Law Centre

Everyone benefits when human rights are at the heart of our laws, policies and government decisions. We're in Parliament House today as the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights releases its report on whether or not Australia should adopt Australian Human Rights Act.

Today the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights recommended that the Australian government adopt Australian Human Rights Act. The government must take this historic opportunity and implement a Human Rights Act. New from Human Rights Law Centre: hrlc.org.au/news/2024/05/3…

Everyone benefits when human rights at the heart of our laws. Congratulations to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights recommending a Human Rights Act. Let's build the momentum so it is legislated by the Albanese Government. Join the call at humanrightsact.org.au

So how would a Human Rights Act benefit people and communities across Australia, and how would it improve access to justice and redress human rights breaches? Our first plenary session looks into how we make our society fairer and more just. #freeandequal #AusHumanRights

Media Release: The Allan Government must #RaiseTheAge to 14 and implement evidence-based alternative programs which work to help children, instead of turbo-charging ‘tough on crime’ politics which harms children and communities. #SpringSt hrlc.org.au/news/2024/06/1…

"Raising the age of criminal responsibility from ten to at least 14 years old now is the bare minimum reform the Premier must action. This reform must apply to all children - no exemptions and no new police powers," said Human Rights Law Centre's @monique_hurley: hrlc.org.au/news/2024/06/1…

NEW REPORT: From voting rights to the eight-hour workday, the right to protest has been fundamental to our democracy. Our new report "Protest in Peril" shows evidence that the right to protest has steadily eroded in Australia over 20 years. Read here: hrlc.org.au/reports-news-c…

Children do not belong in prisons. The Smart Justice For Young People coalition is calling on the Victorian Parliament to seize this opportunity to pass a strengthened Youth Justice Bill. hrlc.org.au/news/2024/07/3… Human Rights Law Centre

Great to chat with NITV yesterday on the impact of the Human Rights Law Centre’s client’s choice to speak up about fraudulent data practices in the lead up to the Voice referendum. sbs.com.au/nitv/article/l…

Media Release: NSW Parliament should lower the voting age to 16 and remove barriers to improve democracy. @DavidHRLC will appear before the Joint Standing Committee Electoral Matters at 11.30AM today. Read our submission and learn more 👇 hrlc.org.au/news/2024/9/27…

NEW REPORT: From fake election claims, to violent hate speech, disinformation is poisoning our democracy. We are in Parliament today to call on the Albanese Government to hold big tech platforms accountable and keep people safe. Read Rights-First here: hrlc.org.au/reports-news-c…

Today we're in Parliament calling on the Albanese Government to stop big tech poisoning Australia’s democracy with lies and misinformation. @davidHRLC

Media release: Albanese Government should curb social media harms, instead of banning social media for teens The government should prioritise delivering a duty of care and holding big tech platforms accountable for the harm their platforms cause. hrlc.org.au/news/social-me…

Help us raise $150,000 for human rights progress for #HumanRightsDay. All donations will be matched this week! Donate now to double your impact. support.hrlc.org.au/HRW_donation24

The Human Rights Law Centre is raising $150,000 to support fearless human rights action this #HumanRightsWeek. Donations up to $57,500 are being matched! Donate now to double your impact: support.hrlc.org.au/HRW_donation24

Today, Reset.Tech Australia Human Rights Law Centre Psst.org & Digital Rights Watch are launching a new guide for whistleblowers exposing technology-related wrongdoing in Australia. Thanks to David Swan is on leave for writing up the new guide in The Sydney Morning Herald/The Age over the weekend smh.com.au/technology/tec…

NEW GUIDE: Whistleblowers raising concerns about harmful digital platforms and holding technology companies to account will be supported by a new guide released today by Human Rights Law Centre with Reset.Tech Australia Digital Rights Watch and Psst: hrlc.org.au/news/tech-whis…