Civil rights

Because those with power must be accountable.
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Civil rights priorities

We expose and challenge discriminatory and unlawful policing practices, inhumane treatment of asylum seekers, and harsh conditions in youth detention. We work with people and communities affected by injustice and discrimination, to protect their rights and drive law and policy reform.

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Access to justice

Demanding transparency, accountability and access

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Discrimination

Strengthening protections for all people

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Asylum seeker rights

Protecting fundamental human rights

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Policing and detention

Ensuring fair and lawful treatment

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Raise the Age

Ten-year-olds don't belong in prisons and police cells

News and resources

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StreetCare member Alex* spoke about his experiences of over-policing in his social housing community.
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This reform will improve access to justice for people who have endured sexual harassment or discrimination on the basis of their race, sex, disability or other attributes.
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Alastair Lawrie, Director of Policy and Advocacy, commented on the Government's proposed hate speech bill.
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We made a submission to the Victorian Government Department of Treasury consultation on restricting the use of non-disclosure agreements (‘NDAs’) in workplace sexual harassment cases. Our submission welcomes proposed legislative reforms that would ensure NDAs
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Director of Policy and Advocacy Alastair Lawrie said the Census must include questions on sexual orientation, gender identity and innate variations of sex characteristics
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Raise the Age Campaign Manager Emily Mayo joined 2SER to explain why new stats show the need to raise the age of criminal responsibility.

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