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Animating the Human Rights Debate in South Australia
A Human Rights Day Symposium
The UniSA School of Law, Peace Defence and Security Cluster, and the South Australian Equal Opportunity Commission jointly present a symposium to mark the 60th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Day 2008.
Sessions will include 'The International & Domestic Imperatives for a Charter of Rights: What are they?', 'Institutional & Remedial Issues: The Means & Methods of Protecting Human Rights', 'Which Rights? Whose Obligations?', and 'Human Rights and Security'.
Speakers include:
Emeritus Professor Ivan Shearer, University of Sydney
Hon Chris Kourakis, Justice of the Supreme Court of South Australia
Professor Geoff Lindell, University of Adelaide
Linda Matthews, Commissioner for Equal Opportunity, South Australia
Dr Steven Churches, UniSA and Elliott Johnston Chambers, Adelaide
Ms Kate Eastman, St James Chambers, Sydney Bar
Stephen Pallaras QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, South Australia
Claire O'Connor, Anthony Mason Chambers
Associate Professor Jill Slay, UniSA
Professor Paul Fairall, UniSA
Associate Professor Wendy Lacey, UniSA
On: Wednesday 10 December 2008, 9:00am - 5:00pm
At: Bradley Forum, Level 5, Hawke Building, UniSA's City West Campus
RSVP: Attendance is free however numbers are strictly limited and registration is essential via UniSA website.
Morning tea, a light lunch and afternoon tea will be provided.
Download the Human Rights Day Symposium flyer (PDF - 132 KB)
Other upcoming events:
2008 Spirit Festival
5th World Congress on Family Law and Children’s Rights
If you are aware of upcoming events that may be of interest, please contact us with the details.
Selected Past Events
It's Time. A Bill of Rights for Australia
Protecting Participation: Work, Family and Equal Opportunity
Claire Burton Memorial Lecture 2007
Listening tour: community consultation event with Elizabeth Broderick
Mitchell Oration 2007
Mitchell Orations 1989 - 2007
Beyond Beliefs
What's an Aussie Mossie?
It's about time
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