Human Rights Law Centre

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Like many others, we’re departing this platform. Social media should bring communities together, not divide us with racism, hatred and disinformation. The best way to stay connected  with our work is to subscribe to our email list here 👇 hrlc.org.au/subscribe

We're in the High Court today, fighting the Albanese Government's first attempt to use their new third country deportation powers. No one should be permanently exiled to a country that is not their home. Read our full statement: hrlc.org.au/news/high-cour…

We're proud to join the final leg of @yoorrookjc’s Walk for Truth to the steps of Parliament on Wednesday 18 June. Will you walk with us for truth, justice and Treaty? yoorrook.org.au/walkfortruth

Australia’s support for Israel’s ongoing illegal occupation and blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza must end. Read our full statement with @theACIJ : hrlc.org.au/news/statement…

Whistleblowers should be protected, not punished, but too often people who bravely speak up face prosecution and punishment. The Albanese Government promised truth and transparency. Today we've joined with partners to call on the Albanese Government to deliver.

"We treat housing as an investment, in Australia, not as a human right, something that needs to be accessible and affordable for communities to be able to flourish" - @DavidPocock We need an Australian Human Rights Act, to protect our right to housing. abc.net.au/listen/program…

We will continue working with communities affected by Rio Tinto's mines to ensure they can live on their land safely again, and that Rio Tinto takes responsibility for its legacy.

Pilbara Traditional Owners also confronted Rio Tinto over what they described as "decades of hurt" and called for real accountability for damage to their land and culture. abc.net.au/news/2025-05-0…

At Rio Tinto's AGM yesterday, questions were asked about why the company has failed to act on the serious, life-threatening risks at its former Panguna mine in Bougainville - risks that communities have been living with for years. hrlc.org.au/news/rio-tinto…

Rio Tinto has come under renewed pressure from Traditional Owners and communities about the serious health, human rights, and environmental impacts caused by its mines.

Media Release: Malinauskas Government must take historic opportunity and adopt Human Rights Act after inquiry recommendation We are proud to support the overwhelming call across South Australian civil society calling for a Human Rights Act Read more: hrlc.org.au/media-releases…

Media Release: University of Melbourne urged to drop repressive anti-protest and surveillance policies We've written to @UniMelb with @amnestyOz @hrw calling for an end to harsh policies that restrict protest and allow wifi monitoring. Find out more 👉hrlc.org.au/news/2025/4/16…

Aboriginal leaders are calling on the United Nations to take urgent action to address Australia's discriminatory and punitive youth justice policies. The complaint has been submitted to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. nit.com.au/01-04-2025/171…

Media Release: The Human Rights Law Centre welcomes expanded protections for marginalised groups in the Allan Government's anti-vilification laws. Victoria’s anti-vilification laws will now provide stronger protections for everyone. Read more: hrlc.org.au/news/2025/4/2/…

Media Release: Urgent complaint made to the UN about Aboriginal children's incarceration Australia’s punitive laws are fuelling a mass incarceration crisis and violating the human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children. Read more: hrlc.org.au/reports-news-c…

Media Release: Crisafulli Government urged to implement Queensland Human Rights Act review recommendations The Crisafulli Government's rejection of 70 recommendations to strengthen human rights protections is deeply disappointing. Read more: hrlc.org.au/news/2025/3/27…

DID YOU KNOW? 🤔 Everyone in Victoria has the #RightToProtest regardless of citizenship or visa status. NEW ACTIVIST GUIDE!✊ Protesting in Victoria – a guide for visa holders and people who are not citizens View or download the guide here: mals.au/resources/righ… #VicPolWatch

Media Release: Bail saves lives, but the Allan Government has rammed through dangerous and discriminatory bail laws, repeating mistakes of the past Read more from @thevalsmob @FlatOutInc @CommunityLawVic: hrlc.org.au/news/allan-gov…

Media Release: Allan Government hands police excessive stop and search powers In the same week as pushing through discriminatory bail laws, the Allan Government has handed Victoria Police almost unlimited stop and search powers. Read more: hrlc.org.au/news/allan-gov…