Law Reform & Policy Work

Domestic Submissions

The Human Rights Law Resource Centre undertakes significant human rights policy and law reform work at a local level.  Submissions are made at both state and federal levels to parliamentary committees, independent inquiries, Attorneys General, law reform commissions and government departments.

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International Submissions

The Human Rights Law Resource Centre undertakes significant human rights policy and law reform work at an international level.  Submissions are made to bodies including the UN Human Rights Committee, the UN Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, the UN Committee against Torture, and a range of Special Procedures of the UN Human Rights Council.

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Reports to UN Human Rights Bodies

The Human Rights Law Resource Centre has been involved in the publication of a number of significant reports to UN human rights bodies regarding Australia’s compliance with its international obligations.

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HRLRC Submissions by Topic

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Impacts and Outcomes of the HRLRC

In 2008, an Independent Evaluation of the Centre found that “The contribution of the Centre to law reform is evident and represents ’significant impact’, particularly in raising the profile of these issues and contributing to public discourse on human rights.”

How to Obtain Assistance

Click here for details about how to obtain assistance from the HRLRC.