NSW Charter of Human Rights

Introduction

Australia is the only modern democracy without a national charter of human rights. As a result, some states have taken up the challenge of addressing the lack of comprehensive human rights protection.

In Australia, widespread public consultation has supported the development of Charters of Rights in the ACT and Victoria, and they are also being considered in other states including Tasmania and Western Australia.

A NSW Charter of Human Rights would guarantee basic human rights and would ensure that all NSW laws and policies were consistent with these rights.

Who are we?

The NSW Charter Group is a group of concerned individuals and organisations advocating for community consultation on human rights with a view to NSW adopting of a Charter of Human Rights. Go to Who’s in the Group to view the list.

What do we want?

A widespread community consultation on how best to protect and promote human rights, including whether or not NSW should adopt a Charter of Human Rights, and if so what the Charter of Human Rights should include and how it should work.

For further information download charterbriefing.pdf about the NSW Charter Group for Human Rights.