Rights and Freedoms
Human rights are about recognising and respecting the inherent value and dignity of all people.
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Rights and Freedoms
Government must seize the moment for a National Human Rights Act
A new parliamentary report recommending a National Human Rights Act as part of a revitalised Human Rights Framework brings Australia closer than ever before to establishing the basic legal protections that Australians need. The report, tabled in Federal Parliament today, includes an example of...