The Human Rights Law Centre takes fearless action for a fairer future for all.
Learn more about our workIn partnership with people and communities, we challenge Australian laws that stand in the way of justice and equity for all.
Win for protesters against Victoria Police
The Federal Court has ruled in favour of our clients Tarneen Onus Browne, Benny Zable and David Hack against Victoria Police.
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120+ countries call on Australia to act at UN Human Rights Council
On 26 January, in Geneva, over 120 countries called on Australia to improve the rights of First Nations people, children, women, refugees and people with disability, at a major human rights review which applies to all United Nations members.
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Kmart challenge heard in the Federal Court
We're supporting AUTWA in the Federal Court as it seeks documents on whether Kmart misled consumers about alleged Uyghur forced labour in its clothing supply chain.
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