Invited expert testimony to Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee, Human Rights (Children Born Alive Protection) Bill 2022 (Cth),(on behalf of Australian Lawyers for Human Rights), 8 June 2023
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Invited expert testimony to Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee, Human Rights (Children Born Alive Protection) Bill 2022 (Cth),(on behalf of Australian Lawyers for Human Rights), 8 June 2023
History
Pagination
31-38
Language
eng
Research statement
Background
This invited appearance (on behalf of national lawyers' group Australian Lawyers for Human Rights) provided advice to government on the legality (i.e constitutional validity and consistency with human rights norms ) of a bill.
Contribution
In light of the flawed nature of the bill, my contribution provided a significant legal opinion.
Significance
My testimony has been cited in media reports and will play a key role in recommendations that the bill in question be rejected.
Publication classification
A6 Research report/technical paper
Publisher
Austraian Government
Place of publication
Canberra, A.C.T.
Source
Senate Hansard - Past Public Hearings and Transcripts