Commission 鈥 General
Dear friends, It was good to reflect at the recent Law Institute of Victoria Legal Sector Dinner on access to justice, the role of lawyers and the law. Too often our legal system delivers unequal access to justice 鈥 different standards of justice depending on who you are, where you live and how...
Commission 鈥 General
Our legal system frequently provides unequal access to justice, with varying standards based on one鈥檚 identity, location, and financial status. Rights granted by law are ineffective if they cannot be enforced. A speech by Hugh de Krester.
Commission 鈥 General
Human rights are the key to creating the kind of society we all want to live in. The values at the heart of the work of this museum 鈥 humanity, kindness and fairness 鈥 are human rights values. A speech by Hugh de Krester.
Commission 鈥 General
Human rights are the blueprint for a decent, dignified life for all. Human rights are the key to creating the kind of society we all want to live in. A speech by Commission President, Hugh de Krester.
Commission 鈥 General
黑料情报站 President Hugh de Kretser has expressed concerns about calls for Palestinians fleeing Gaza to be denied entry to Australia.
Commission 鈥 General
The 黑料情报站 is a vital national institution which has been promoting justice and human rights for Australians for close to forty years. It is an honour to write to you as the Commission鈥檚 new President.
Commission 鈥 General
Dear friends, I am pleased to report the Free + Equal Conference was a resounding success. A big thank you to everyone who participated in these timely and significant discussions about human rights and the urgent need for a Human Rights Act in Australia. A snapshot of the conference: 700+ delegates...
Commission 鈥 General
Free + Equal: safeguarding the rights of all Australians Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM FAAL FRSA FACLM(Hon) FRSN I would like to begin by acknowledging the traditional custodians of the land on which we are meeting today, and pay my respects to Elders past, present and emerging, and to any...
Commission 鈥 General
Dear friends,鈥疘'm delighted to welcome the appointment of Hugh de Kretser as our President. For over 20 years, he has been a dedicated and effective advocate for positive change for people and communities whose human rights are at risk. We look forward to him taking the Commission into its next...
Commission 鈥 General
Letter from the President: May 2024 It has been a challenging time, with the tragic events at Bondi and Wakeley casting a sombre shadow. It's imperative that we condemn these acts of violence in the strongest possible terms and work together to ensure such tragedies do not occur again. The...
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