The Right to Education in Australia
On 22 February 2024, the Centre for Law and Social Justice in collaboration with The Human Rights Law Centre launched the Right to Education in Australia report. The launch discusses the right to education, who is missing out on that right in the Australian context, and the difference a Human Rights Charter would make.
Panellists
- Claire Dudgeon, Lead Author, School of Law and Justice, University of Newcastle
- Arif Hussein, Senior Lawyer, Human Rights Law Centre
- Dr Penelope Mathew, President and Human Rights Commissioner, ACT Human Rights Commission
- Sue Tape, Inclusive Education Project Co-ordinator, Children and Young People with Disability Australia
Chair
- Associate Professor Amy Maguire, Director, Centre for Law and Social Justice
Resources
Driving Change: A Roadmap for Achieving Inclusive Education in Australia
CYDA's Position Paper on Ensuring Inclusive Education and Phasing out Segregated Education
The Inclusion Toolkit for Parents
IDA Inclusive Education Launch
Media
Human Rights Protections will fill the Gaps in People Accessing the Right to Education
2NURFM Interview - This Interview was originally broadcast by 2NURFM on 23 February 2024.
Right to Education in Australia
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.