Dancing with Lawyers:Towards a Federal Charter of Human Rights

Commentators in the human rights field will discuss the legal and community implications of adopting a federal charter of rights. The panel will comprise:

• Dr Diane Sisely, Director, Australian Centre for Human Rights Education (ACHRE), RMIT
  University and Liberty Victoria member
• Professor Spencer Zifcak, Allan Myers Professor of Law and Director of the Institute of Legal Studies, Australian Catholic University and Vice-President of Liberty Victoria
• Dr Alperhan Babacan, Senior Lecturer (Law), RMIT University
• Dr Russell Solomon, Senior Lecturer (Legal and Dispute Studies), RMIT University
• Dr Liz Branigan, Academic Programs Coordinator, ACHRE, RMIT University

When:    Tuesday 12 May 2009, 5.30 - 8.00 pm
Where:  Storey Hall (Seminar rooms 3 and 4), Swanston St, Melbourne

Drinks will follow the panel discussion. This is a free event, however, registration is essential.

RSVP by 8 May 2009. Tel. 03 9925 2395 or email barbara.legg@rmit.edu.au

Presented by the Juris Doctor program and the Australian Centre for Human Rights Education
www.rmit.edu.au