Is it time for a National Human rights Act?

The ACT Human Rights Commission and Australian Lawyers for Human Rights  invite you to a forum to discuss whether the time is right for a national human rights act and how you can make a submission to the consultation.

The Forum will include practical steps on writing submissions to the national consultation, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions.

Speakers: George Williams: Chair, Victorian Consultation Committee which led to a Human Rights Act for Victoria

Hilary Charlesworth: Chair, ACT Consultative Committee, which led to a Human Rights Act for the ACT.

Chair: Helen Watchirs ACT Human Rights and Discrimination Commissioner

Date: Wed 29 April 2009

Time: 4:00 to 5:30pm, wine & light food provided

Venue: Reception Room, ACT Legislative Assembly

RSVP: 22 April 2009

Please email katherine.horak@act.gov.au with:

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