Join us for an entirely free, online event in collaboration with the New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties, Liberty Victoria and Civil Liberties Australia, as we explore the prospect of a Human Rights Act at the national level. Our speakers
Our Keynote Speaker
Queensland Human rights Commissioner Scott McDougall,
Scott McDougall became Commissioner of the Anti-Discrimination Commission Queensland on October 8, 2018. Prior to this, he was the Director and Principal Solicitor at Caxton Legal Centre in Brisbane. Since his admission to legal practice in 1993, he has advocated for communities and conducted litigation in areas such as discrimination, native title, criminal law, and guardianship. McDougall has also led various legal and social work service programs and served as President of the Queensland Association of Independent Legal Services from 2009 to 2013. Notable projects he’s overseen include the Palm Island Future Direction Report (2006) and the G20 Independent Legal Observers Project (2014). He holds a Bachelor of Laws from the Queensland University of Technology.
Additional Presentations By:
Civil Liberties Australia
Additional Presentation by Civil Liberties Australia:
Members of Civil Liberties Australia will discuss the importance of establishing a National Human Rights Act, highlighting why it is crucial for the protection of rights in Australia.
This will be an entirely online event, accessible from the comfort of your home.