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Castan Centre for Human Rights Law

The Castan Centre is a renowned academic centre contributing to a world where human rights are respected and protected, allowing people to pursue their lives in freedom and with dignity. We have over 20 years of experience in human rights research, education, training, consultancy, reporting and submissions for the betterment of our communities, both locally and globally.

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The blog showcases our research analysing current human rights issues and features our academics, early career researchers and HDR students.

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Educational Resources

First Nations Voice to Parliament

The Castan Centre affirms its commitment to the Uluru Statement from the Heart and a First Nations Voice to Parliament. Together with Monash University, we look ‘forward to a future where Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians walk together toward a fair and truthful relationship and celebrate a vibrant and prosperous future’.

Our researchers have compiled educational resources and legal analysis to help you stay informed.

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News

First day of the Voice to Parliament Clinic

On Friday 19 May the first ever Castan Centre Voice to Parliament Clinic commenced.
22 May, 2023

Inclusive Juries – Access for People Who Are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Blind or Have Low Vision

Castan Centre colleagues have been cited extensively in the Victorian Law Reform Commission Inclusive Juries report.
17 May, 2023

Catholic Social Services Voice to Parliament Webinar: Moments for healing this country

Professor Melissa Castan, Director of the Castan Centre for Human Rights Law, will kick off the new series on Thursday, 25 May.
16 May, 2023

Government’s family law bill is a big step forward. But it doesn’t do enough to address family violence

Castan Centre member Associate Professor Becky Batagol and Monash Law lecturer Dr Jessica Mant wrote this new piece for The Conversation.
16 May, 2023

Castan Centre and King & Wood Mallesons Annual Lecture

The Castan Centre for Human Rights Law hosted its Annual Lecture presented by Adjunct Professor Muriel Bamblett Hon DLittSW AO, in partnership with King & Wood Mallesons.
10 May, 2023

Indigenous Voice to Parliament Forum for Monash University professional staff

Through analogy and story, panellists Jamil Tye, Director, William Cooper Institute and Professor Melissa Castan, Director, Castan Centre for Human Rights Law explained the issues and debate around the Voice.
9 May, 2023

Millions offered for controversial lockdown

Associate Professor Maria O'Sullivan, Deputy Director, Castan Centre for Human Rights Law, was interviewed on ABC PM in this radio report.
9 May, 2023

Monash Speaker Series: The Voice to Parliament

Professor Luke Beck, Castan Centre member in the Faculty of Law at Monash University will join a Monash Speaker Series event on the Voice to Parliament.
8 May, 2023

Joint Submission to the Review of the Privacy Act

Monash Law colleagues have been cited extensively in the Australian Privacy Act Review Report.
1 May, 2023