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Human Rights Law Alliance
Location
Area served
Australia
Managing Director
John Steenhof
Consulting Barrister
Christopher Brohier
Parent organization
Australian Christian Lobby
Websitewww.hrla.org.au

The Human Rights Law Alliance is a body associated with the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) focusing on what are stated as freedoms neglected by the Australian Human Rights Commission, such as: 'freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of conscience and freedom of association'.[1] Seed funding was provided by the ACL.[2]

Campaigns and cases

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The HRLA was active in the campaign against same sex marriage in Australia.[3]

Jointly with the ACL, HRLA lodged a submission to the Australian Senate Select Committee on the 'Exposure Draft Of The Marriage Amendment (Same-Sex Marriage)' Bill.[4]

People

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  • John Steenhof, Managing Director
  • Martyn Iles, resigned as Managing Director, February 2018 to become Managing Director of the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL)
  • Christopher Brohier, Consulting Barrister
  • David Burr, Chairman
  • Jim Wallace, Board Member

References

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  1. ^ Chris Merritt, (2 September 2016), Human Rights Law Alliance formed to fight for essential freedoms, The Australian. Retrieved 17 September 2017
  2. ^ "Help Take Our Fight To Uphold Christian Values To The Next Level". Archived from the original on 12 November 2016. Retrieved 17 September 2017.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  3. ^ Koziol, Michael (6 October 2016). "Christian fighting fund to bankroll legal action for same-sex marriage objectors". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
  4. ^ Submission No. 67 from the Human Rights Law Alliance and Australian Christian Lobby to the Australian Senate Select Committee on The Exposure Draft Of The Marriage Amendment (Same-Sex Marriage) Bill.. Retrieved 17 September 2017
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