The National Human Rights Consultation (NHRC), the Federal Government’s review into human rights protection in Australia, has now finalised its consultation stage with the broader Community. The Eastern Community Legal Centre made a spirited and comprehensive contribution to the debate through a written submission.

Human Rights-Aussie Rules: Making Fair Play our Goal uses the metaphor of sport and fair play to recommend better protection of human rights in Australia. The 31-page submission focuses on four case studies in our local community where existing human rights laws are failing vulnerable people – seniors, indigenous communities, young people and new arrivals to Australia. By focusing on our existing rights-based initiatives with Seniors Rights Victoria, YRIPP and outreach to indigenous and culturally diverse communities, we have provided the consultation committee with examples of real problems arising from the lack of human rights laws.

ECLC consulted widely with local community organisations while formulating the submission, including with the Aston Forum, Healesville Community Network, Knox Youth Network, Manningham Community Services Planning Group, Manningham Youth Providers Network, Maroondah Youth Network, Melbourne East General Practice Network and Shire of Yarra Ranges Youth Network.

To view a copy of ECLCs submission to the National Human Rights Consultation, click here

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