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The Justice Project was formed in 2004. Its first project was to campaign for refugee policy reform and to campaign for the restoration of human rights in Australia. Its members include Julian Burnside QC, the Right Honourable Malcolm Fraser, Associate Professor Robert Manne and Hugh Evans (Young Australian of the Year 2004).
Following The Justice Project's campaign in the 2004 Federal election, we decided to continue our campaign against mandatory detention, but also, over 2005, to focus specifically on Victoria's decision to consider a Charter or Bill of Rights. We thoroughly support the initiative of the Australian Capital Territory in enacting a Human Rights Act, last year. We believe the momentum should be continued to all Australian States and Territories. Victoria is the first State to place a Charter or Bill of Rights seriously on the political agenda. The Government did so by sponsoring a consultative process which will likely lead to recommendations for the State to adopt a Human Rights Act, or Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act, one which may be closely allied to the legislation enacted in the ACT. We believe that if all the States followed this lead, the adoption of a Commonwealth Charter or Bill of Rights would follow. Visit www.thejusticeproject.com.au today! |
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