President of the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC),
Cathy Branson QC, said It's Your Right! has been developed by
the Commission in partnership with Adult Multicultural Education
Services (AMES) Victoria as a teaching resource about human rights
and responsibilities in Australia for adult learners.

It's Your Right! is a resource tailored to the needs of people who are
newly arrived in Australia and who are learning English as a second
language (ESL).

Newcomers to Australia often experience unfairness or discrimination in
their daily lives, either at work or in seeking accommodation, for
example, but are not aware of where they can go for help.

It's Your Right! teaches English and at the same time raises awareness
of human rights and equal opportunity laws in Australia that protect
people against unfair treatment and discrimination, Ms Branson said.

For full details visit the AHRC web-site
 
In his launch speech the Attorney-General also advised that he was
currently working with the Education Minister to ensure that human
rights education is promoted in Australia. And to that end, ensure it
forms part of the civics and citizenship curriculum for students of all
age groups in each State and Territory.


Human Rights Act for Australia Web