The Human Rights Law Centre takes fearless human rights action for a fairer future for all.
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In partnership with people and communities, we challenge Australian laws that stand in the way of justice and equity for all.
UN racial discrimination complaint about Australia's youth justice policies
UN complaint on Australia’s discriminatory youth justice policies and how they seriously violate the human rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children calls for urgent action.
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High Court challenge launched for man facing deportation to Nauru
The Human Rights Law Centre has filed an urgent High Court challenge on behalf of a man who was scheduled to be deportated to Nauru. After filing the legal challenge, the Australian Government promised that our client would not be removed before his case was finished.
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Landmark investigation into former Rio Tinto Panguna mine confirms major environmental damage and life-threatening risks to communities
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