The Bar Council has resolved to recommend the adoption of a Charter of Rights for NSW. The council has approved a number of principles which are intended to form a basis for further public debate and discussion on human rights protections in this state.
For details see: http://www.nswbar.asn.au/circulars/charter_rights_bc.php
From Glebe Books
Wednesday March 12, 6.30 for 7pm
BERNADETTE BRENNAN
Just Words: Australian authors writing for justice
Panel: Bernadette Brennan, Frank Brennan, Peter Manning Chair: Justice MICHAEL KIRBY
This distinguished panel will discuss: Can words make Australia a better place? Can writing help to inform a collective national consciousness? Over the past decade Australians have witnessed a significant shift to more insular and conservative economic, ethical and cultural norms. The problems of valuing and achieving justice seem more acute than ever, yet the solutions to those problems are not obvious nor are those in power taking the lead. In this powerful collection, Australian writers explore the relationship between writing and justice, a relationship utterly dependent on informed, ethical readers.
Events: $10/$7 conc. gleeclub welcome
Launches: free
Bookings for both essential
Phone the shop on 9660 2333
Or go to gleebooks.com.au/events
A function organised by the Sydney Institute:
Speaker: NSW Attorney General and Minister for Justice, The Hon. John Hatzistergos MLC
Date: Thursday 10 April 2008
Time: 5.30 for 6.00pm
Venue: NSW State Parliament House Theatrette, Macquarie Street, Sydney
Cost: $10 or $5 for students
Bookings: from 28 March only
Contact: The Sydney Institute on 9252.3366 or mail@thesydneyinstitute.com.au