Human Right Act for Australia - Tuesday 14 April in Melbourne

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I received this e-mail from them. It seems like a worthwhile event to contribute to.

Many thanks Susan

"Dear Susan,

In Melbourne , next Tuesday is going to be different. Next Tuesday you can help protect the human rights of all Australians, present and future, by standing up for a Human Rights Act for Australia.

Kids in detention, workers stripped of their rights, Indigenous Australians without housing and healthcare - together we've fought time and time again for human rights. Now the Government is embarking on a national human rights consultation - the chance of a lifetime to protect our rights with law.

Next week, they're rolling into Melbourne. Just 2 hours of your time will help create real change in people's lives - for all those in aged care, those with disabilities, and those who experience discrimination or bureaucratic bungling. Can you attend the Government's human rights consultation?

What: Community Human Rights Consultation When: Tuesday 14 April, 10am-12pm, 2-4pm or 6-8pm
Where: The Windsor Hotel, The Grand Ballroom, 111 Spring St, Melbourne

Click here to register.

We know you're busy, but plenty of people in government would rather avoid scrutiny over human rights issues - and they're hoping nobody shows up to the community consultations. Can the citizens of the  Melbourne area prove them wrong by turning out in great numbers to have their say? Make sure you bring all your friends - even those who've never thought about human rights protection before.

Click here to be a part of the once in a lifetime chance for Melbourne to have its say.

Thanks for being part of the solution,
The GetUp team"

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