What's Happening at the Australian Human Rights Commission?
18 - 24 March 2010
Following is an update on what the Australian Human Rights Commission and its President (The Hon Catherine Branson QC) and Commissioners (Graeme Innes AM, Liz Broderick and Mick Gooda) will be doing over the next week.
This information is intended as a guide only. Issues or events may arise during the week, which aren’t covered in this document. Please keep an eye on the news, media release and speeches sections of the Commission’s website (www.humanrights.gov.au) for the latest updates.
Thursday, 18 March
President Branson - convening directions hearing in the matter of Yousefi.
President Branson – being interviewed on Radio RTR about the new anti-torture legislation.
President Branson - meeting with Mr Erastus Mwencha, Deputy Chairman of the African Union Commission.
Commissioner Gooda - meeting Klynton Wanganeen, Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement, South Australia, in Sydney.
Friday, 19 March
President Branson – convening directions hearing in the matter of Maria Brown.
Saturday, 20 March
President Branson - departing Australia to attend the 23rd Session of the International Coordinating Committee of National Institutions for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights (ICC), Geneva.
Sunday, 21 March
President Branson – attending 23rd meeting of the International Co-ordinating Committee of National Human Rights Institutions (ICC23), Geneva.
Monday, 22 March
President Branson – attending ICC23, Geneva.
Tuesday, 23 March
President Branson – attending ICC, Geneva.
Wednesday, 24 March
Commissioner Gooda - delivering the Opening Address at the WA Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Sector Conference in Perth.
- Speeches will be available at www.humanrights.gov.au/about/media/speeches/index.html following delivery.
- Media releases/alerts are available at www.humanrights.gov.au/about/media/media_releases/index.html
- Opinion pieces are available at www.humanrights.gov.au/about/media/media_releases/op_ed/index.html following publication.
- Legal submissions are available at www.humanrights.gov.au/legal/submissions/index.html
Disclaimer: This information is correct at the time of writing. The Commission takes no responsibility or liability for any changes that occur after the date of publication.
