Through a strong alliance of community members working together, we can succeed in creating a better New South Wales where everyone must be treated fairly and equally.
Established in 2015, the Human Rights for NSW Alliance (HRA4NSW) is made up of more than 100 peak and community organisations, faith bodies and trade unions campaigning to ensure that the human rights of NSW citizens are expressed and guaranteed by law so we are all treated fairly, and with dignity, equality and respect.
HRA4NSW is convened by Australian Lawyers for Human Rights and the NSW Council for Civil Liberties with a Steering Committee comprised of 17 NSW organisations.
Our Mission
Together we represent tens of thousands of stakeholders throughout NSW who want the people of New South Wales to be protected by a Human Rights Act. We are worried that NSW has fallen behind neighbouring states and territories. The Australian Capital Territory passed a Human Rights Act in 2004, Victoria in 2006 and Queensland in 2019. Everyday these laws are delivering concrete benefits to adults, families and children, helping them to achieve fairer, dignity-centred decision-making in areas like health, education and housing.
This is a campaign for everyone in New South Wales. It’s up to all of us to speak up for each other and put this issue on the agenda. We need to speak to our elected representatives and ask them to commit to taking steps to pass an enforceable Human Right Act.
What is a Human Rights Act is and why it is important?
Human Rights for New South Wales explained.