In October 2016, Premier Palaszczuk announced that her government will introduce a Human Rights Act for Queensland.
As there are a number of steps that need to be followed before a proposed bill becomes law, organisers of the Human Rights Act for Queensland Campaign are keen for the bill to be introduced as soon as possible this year and prior to a State election being called.
Organisers of the campaign invite all PeakCare’s Members and Supporters to consider endorsing a letter to be sent to the Honourable Yvette D’Ath MP, Attorney-General and Minister for Justice. If your organisation wishes and is able to endorse the letter, an appropriately authorised spokesperson is encouraged to send advice of this endorsement to Ms Aimee McVeigh (aimee@mcveighlaw.com.au) by COB Tuesday 28 February 2017.
For more information about a Human Rights Act for Queensland, watch these PeakCare In-Focus videos:
- A Human Rights Act for Queensland: Needed or Not? – an interview of Ms Aimee McVeigh
- A panel discussion about the introduction of a Human Rights Act chaired by PeakCare.
To read PeakCare’s submission to the Parliamentary Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee, click here.