Albanese government considers national human rights act amid urgent calls for reform
Australia's Albanese government is cautiously considering the introduction of a national human rights act, the only major democracy lacking one. A parliamentary committee has recommended reform, and MP Andrew Wilkie has introduced a private member's bill, but the Coalition opposes it. Advocates argue that recent royal commissions underscore the urgent need for legal protections of human rights in the country.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 10:58 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 11:00 UTC
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