Western Australia for a Human Rights Act

Western Australians fighting to protect our human rights through the introduction of a Human Rights Act in Western Australia.

[Western Australia for a Human Rights Act @WA4HRA]

Today is Human Rights Day, commemorating the 76th anniversary of the introduction of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We will continue to advocate for the values of the UDHR to be recognised here in WA, and hope that a Human Rights Act will soon be a reality!

[Western Australia for a Human Rights Act @WA4HRA]

Congratulations to @wa4hra co-convenor Chloe Wood. One of three finalists in the Law Society of Western Australia's 2024 Lawyer of the Year Awards.

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Recently WA4HRA's Chloe Wood and Katrina Williams attended the AHRC's Free and Equal Human Rights Conference (pictured here with Kate Gauld of ALHR).

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[Western Australia for a Human Rights Act @WA4HRA]

The NSW Select Committee on Birth Trauma recommended NSW make legislative changes regarding informed consent, like the Human Rights Act in Qld. Full Report here: https://t.co/R4JczxfZnO

Much like NSW, WA does not have a Human Rights Act.

We call for a Human Rights Act for WA.

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"Bold, realistic and achievable."

The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights has recommended that Australia adopt a Human Rights Act. This is a huge step forward.
Read the full report here: https://t.co/ypjtn2A80F
Read from the Guardian here: https://t.co/fl8LKCFv2F

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BREAKING: The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights has recommended that Australia adopt a Human Rights Act.

We welcome the Inquiry's recommendation of a legislated Australian Human Rights Act.

Read the full report here: https://t.co/ypjtn2A80F

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We want you! Come and join the WA4HRA coalition and help build a Human Rights Act for WA.

If you have fundraising and digital marketing skills and are prepared to volunteer a few hours a week, we would love to hear from you.

Reach out by email or socials if you have any Qs.

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Clare Lagan, PhD Candidate at University of Western Australia Law
School, supports the call for a Human Rights Act for Western Australia.

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Dr Mad Magladry, Deputy CEO and Advocacy Manager at Consumers of Mental Health WA, supports the call for a Human Rights Act for Western Australia.

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Jocasta Sibbel, Policy & Advocacy Coordinator at Community Legal WA and Ann-Margaret Walsh, Principal Solicitor at Street Law Centre WA Inc, support the call for a Human Rights Act for Western Australia.

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Richa Malaviya, Solicitor at Women's Legal Service WA, supports the call for a Human Rights Act for Western Australia.

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Valentine Pons, Solicitor at Lavan, supports the call for a Human Rights Act for Western Australia.

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Katrina Williams, Senior Lecturer at Curtin Law School, supports the call for a Human Rights Act for Western Australia.

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🖐️ Discussion on human rights in Australia. Chloe Wood (Aboriginal Legal Service of WA) discusses Australia’s international human rights obligations and proposed federal and state-based legislation in light of the current Parliamentary Inquiry. https://t.co/WbrMmrljZc #wa4hra

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Supporters of the @WA4HRA met this week for our annual Strategic Planning day. We reflected on lessons learned and planned our strategies for 2024. We were also joined by @AusLawyersHR to hear about the ACT and SA campaigns.

Head to our website https://t.co/nXooXtJtUW for more.

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Now is the time to come together to create a Human Rights Act for Western Australia. Use our social media frames to add support to the campaign. Get the frame at https://t.co/5TFctnzyYD and tell us why YOU believe we need a Human Rights Act in WA.

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Australia needs an economy that invests in #HumanRights. As we face challenges like exploding inequalities & #ClimateChange – an #AusHumanRightsAct together with state/territory Human Rights Acts can provide a framework for actions that don’t leave anyone behind
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WA4HRA welcomes the launch of a Parliamentary Inquiry into Australia’s human rights framework and a future federal Human Rights Act. It’s time for WA to get on board - we need our own Act to ensure the rights of Western Australians are protected. @MarkMcGowanMP

[Aus Law Human Rights @AusLawyersHR]

ALHR commends @MarkDreyfusKCMP on launching a Parliamentary Inquiry to investigate Australia’s #HumanRights framework. This is an important opportunity to advance the case for an #AusHumanRightsAct
media release:https://t.co/q3q9hzIGzB
#auslaw #auspol @RightsCharter

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Great news from @MarkDreyfusKCMP who is launching a parliamentary inquiry into a Federal Charter of Human Rights. @MarkMcGowanMP it’s time for WA to get on board and introduce its own Human Rights Act!

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BREAKING: @MarkDreyfusKCMP has launched a Parliamentary Inquiry into a Charter of Human Rights.

This is an opportunity to ensure government decisions and actions are guided by the values of freedom, equality and respect.

https://t.co/PStWpdBjpf