From June to November 2005 the Victorian State Government conducted a community consultation regarding introducing legislation for a Charter or Bill of Human Rights.

The Justice Project, in conjunction with The Charter Group, worked actively to supportthis consultation. The Charter was intended to guarantee the recognition and protection of the human rights of all Victorians.

The Justice Project had seven core reasons for wanting such a Charter to be implemented:

The Justice Project worked to encourage members of the public to send in submissions to the Victorian Government supporting the introduction of a Charter. TJP also set up an online petition which was sent to the Victorian Government.

The combined efforts of the Victorian Human Rights Consultative Committee, the Charter Group and TJP’ culminated in the Charter being adopted by the Victorian Parliament. The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities became law on 25 July 2006. It came into operation on the 1 January 2007. Public authorities and the Courts have until 1 January 2008 to review their policies and procedures to check that they comply with the Charter.

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