Why human rights should be at the heart of Australian democracy

Australia remains the only liberal democracy without a national human rights charter. If such protections were embedded in our legal framework, laws that harm vulnerable groups would face far greater scrutiny and strengthen our democracy.

Politics of Life is delighted to host one of Australia’s leading advocates for human rights, the Honourable Michael Kirby AC CMC. Speaking at The Regent Theatre in Murwillumbah on Thursday 16 April, Justice Kirby will address the timely and vital topic: “Why human rights should be at the heart of Australian democracy.”

Justice Kirby’s contributions have been widely recognised. He received the Australian Human Rights Medal in 1991, was named Laureate of the UNESCO Prize for Human Rights Education in 1998, became co‑winner of the Gruber Justice Prize in 2010, received the inaugural Australian Privacy Medal in 2008, and is Honorary Professor at twelve Australian and overseas universities.

Join us to hear Justice Kirby speak about why human rights must sit at the core of our democracy. The evening will also feature music by A Few Angry Villagers, a trio known for their dark country blues with a post‑modern twist.

Doors open 5.00pm

Food and refreshments on the Balcony 5.00pm

Musical entertainment 6.30pm

In conversation talk 7.00-8:30pm