A Human Rights Act, the courts and the Constitution - The Hon Michael McHugh AC, QC (2009)
The Hon Michael McHugh AC, QC, distinguished jurist and former Justice of the High Court of Australia, presented his views on human rights.
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The Hon Michael McHugh AC, QC, distinguished jurist and former Justice of the High Court of Australia, presented his views on human rights in Australia and their protection through a Human Rights Act.
A Human Rights Act, the courts and the Constitution
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The Hon Michael McHugh AC, QC, distinguished jurist and former Justice of the High Court of Australia, presented his views on human rights in Australia and their protection through a Human Rights Act.
Venue: The Hearing Room Australian Human Rights Commission Level 8, Piccadilly Tower 133 Castlereagh St Sydney
Date: Thursday 5 March 2009
Time: 5:15pm (for 5:30pm start) – 7:00pm
PRESENTERS:
The Hon Michael McHugh AC, QC Justice of the High Court of Australia (1989-2005)
Chair: The Hon Catherine Branson QC President, Australian Human Rights Commission