Catholic Organisations Call for Introduction of Human Rights Act
As the world today marks the United Nations Human Rights Day, Catholic organisations have joined a campaign calling for Australia to introduce a Human Rights Act.
Date Posted:
10-Dec-2025
The St Vincent de Paul Society said an Australian Human Rights Act was needed “to enshrine protections for the basic rights everyone in Australia deserves”.
“A family should have access to stable housing; a person should be able to see a doctor regardless of their bank balance; every child should have access to a quality education regardless of their postcode – but sadly, that’s not the case in Australia in 2025,” the society’s national president, Mark Gaetani, said.
“Housing, health and education are not aspirations; they are everyday essentials and should be protected by law.
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For details about the campaign, visit Human Rights Act Australia.