NSW Charter of Human Rights

This is the first in a two part series that will allow members of the Bar to contribute to and participate in the debate regarding a Charter of rights. The Hon Michael McHugh AO QC will address members of the Bar on the topic “Does Australia need a Bill of Rights?”. Anna Katzmann SC will chair the seminar. Members are encouraged to attend both seminars. Time will be allocated at the end of each session for questions and comment. Flyer on the event

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This one day event will discuss developments in the protection of human rights by Australian charters and human rights acts. Human Rights Conference - Melbourne

This one day event will discuss developments in the protection of human rights by Australian charters and human rights acts.

25 September 2007
Melbourne Law School
The University of Melbourne
Carlton, Victoria

25 September 2007
Melbourne Law School
The University of Melbourne
Carlton, Victoria

THIS EVENT WAS FULLY BOOKED

Lord Robert Walker of the House of Lords is in Australia for other human rights activities and has very kindly agreed to address our forum. We have asked him to reflect on his experience of human rights under the Human Rights Act 1998 (UK) and he is willing to take questions. This was his only public event in Sydney.

Date: Tuesday 21 August, Venue: Gilbert + Tobin, Level 37, 2 Park Street Sydney

Can a Human Rights Charter make a difference? Presentation from Lord Robert Walker at the forum

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The Australian Fabians are asking the question of their panel of speakers: Helen Irving, Susan Ryan and George Williams on Wednesday 25 July, 2007 at the LHMU Auditorium, Ground Floor, 187 Thomas Street (corner of Quay and Thomas) Haymarket. Cost: non-Fabians $10/$5, members free (show membership card for free entry).

Flyer for the event: Why is the NSW Government against a Bill of Rights?.

Bookings essential, contact Simon O’Hara, Secretary NSW Fabians: simono@lhmu.org.au

“Harmony Lost: Why Multicultural Australia Needs a Human Rights Act in the Era of Anti-Terror.”

Date and Time: 6:30-8:00 pm, Wednesday 16 May
Location: Level 1, 79 Myrtle Street, Chippendale, NSW

Speakers:
Robin Banks, Chief Executive Officer of PIAC and Director of PILCH
Dr Danielle Celemarjer, Director of Global Studies at the University of Sydney.
Professor George Williams, Director of Gilbert + Tobin Centre of Public Law.
Suraya Turk, Deputy Chair of the Youth Advisory Council of New South Wales

Details and registration: nswaia@amnesty.org.au

Panel Discussion at gleebooks:

• Susan Ryan AO
• Richard Ackland
• George Williams
• Geoff Gallop (moderator)

Australia is the only democratic country without a national charter of rights. Rights are assumed in Australia; but as David Hicks, sedition laws, children in detention and the push for ID cards demonstrate, such assumptions are disposable. George Williams discusses his new book, A Charter of Rights for Australia, with SMH columnist and Justinian editor Richard Ackland and Susan Ryan AO, former Hawke government Minister, architect of the Sex Discrimination Act and head of the New Matilda Human Rights Act Campaign. Former Premier of WA and now Director of the Graduate School of Government at the University of Sydney, Geoff Gallop, will moderate.

Date: 24 May 2007
Time : 6.30pm for 7pm
Place : gleebooks, 49 Glebe Point Road, Glebe, 2037
Cost: $10 / $7 conc.

To book: (02) 9660 2333 or gleebooks.com.au/events

When: Monday, 16 April 2007

Where: Jubilee Room, NSW Parliament House

Time: 10.00am - 11.30am

You are invited to the launch of the NSW Charter Group at Parliament House. Come along and hear why it is important that everyone should support wide community discussion about a Charter of Rights for NSW.

Did you know that most people believe that we already have legislation to protect our rights?

RSVP to Brenda at Public Interest and Advocacy Centre (PIAC) on 8898.6522