The National Human Rights Consultation: Engaging in the Debate

The Human Rights Law Resource Centre, in conjunction with leading Australian law firm Allens Arthur Robinson, has produced a comprehensive report to enable individuals and organisations to participate in the National Human Rights Consultation in an informed and evidence-based way.

The report, entitled The National Human Rights Consultation: Engaging in the Debate begins by outlining the arguments for and against a Federal Charter of Rights (or Human Rights Act). The report then addresses the central issues in the debate by discussing three broad questions:

• Is a Federal Charter necessary?
• What would a Federal Charter do?
• How would a Federal Charter work?

The full report can be downloaded from the AHRLC website and any questions arising from the report can be emailed direct to the centre.