Australia is the only western democracy that does not embrace constitutional protection of human rights.  

This means that at any point, the government can change the laws to limit or take away your basic rights. Many rights that we take for granted – freedom of speech and association, the rights to life and a fair trial, freedom from torture and other cruel and inhuman treatment, freedom of religion, and the rights to health, education and an adequate standard of living – are more vulnerable than ever.

Aequitas does not accept that this is the best we can do. This is why we are fighting for constitutional change. By advocating for law reform and litigating to seek remedy for those whose rights have been breached, we are raising awareness of the need for overarching protection of human rights. We recognise that legislative protection of human rights is limited in its ability to prevent and punish human rights abuses, especially when those abuses are perpetrated by the government or large corporations. 

This is why the Constitution must be changed! It is the only way that unfair legislation can be ruled invalid. It is the only means by which the government can be held accountable to internationally recognised standards of human rights protections. 

The only way that we can achieve this is by holding a national referendum. Sign this petition to show your support!