https://https://action.amnesty.org.au/act-now/anti-racism-strategy-for-australia-vision2025
Did you know that your basic human rights are not protected by law in Australia?
Human rights protect us all, ensuring every person in our society is treated fairly and justly, regardless of our cultural background, race, gender, age or belief.
Despite this, Australia is the only liberal democracy without overarching human rights protection that protects the rights of all of its people. Instead, Australia’s human rights protections are found in a range of legislation which are complex, decentralised and sometimes only implied.
This is setting up a spaghetti bowl of laws that pit different rights, and people, against each other.
Implementing a Human Rights Act enshrined in law would make a real and meaningful improvement to human rights protection. A single Human Rights Act that defends and protects all rights will make sure your right to religion, freedom, and speech, as well as your right not to be discriminated against, are protected equally.
At their core, human rights are about respecting the dignity of every one of us. Human rights matter because someone’s quality of life should not be determined by factors beyond their control – race, gender, socio-economic background, sexuality or age.
By legislating a national Human Rights Act , we can create better lives for ourselves and our fellow human beings. Prime Minister Scott Morrison has the power to protect and defend our human rights. Call on him to legislate a Human Rights Act now.
For 60 years, Amnesty has been shining a light in the darkness to prevent abuses, ensure accountability and improve lives. As a 10 million strong movement of everyday people joining together to challenge injustice and defend human rights, our voices are powerful enough to create change. Together we are unstoppable.