Human Rights
New human rights statutes, anti-discrimination and equal opportunity law all continue to shape how governments act, how legislation is formed and how businesses operate.
Australia is already subject to a number of global human rights treaties. The High Court has been willing to find ‘implied rights’ in the Constitution and support is growing for a national bill of rights. This has all created a significant - and growing - need for human rights legal advice.
We deliver:
- Deep understanding of human rights - many of DLA Phillips Fox’s lawyers have worked in human rights roles in Australia and abroad. We have wide ranging expertise in anti-discrimination and equal opportunity law and the application of new human rights legislation.
- Public and private sector advice – our lawyers have relationships with a range of government bodies and Australia's most successful businesses. We know how to apply human rights laws to public sector bodies and private entities.
- Global insight - through our exclusive alliance with DLA Piper, we are able to tap into global insights on human rights issues and legislation.
We offer:
- Advice on rights compatibility in the development of legislation and regulations.
- Compliance advice.
- Setting-up of compliance programs and training.
- Dealing with human rights risks in public-private contracts.
- Litigation on human rights issues.