From decimating our right to protest, expanding hate speech protections for a select few, and extending cruel bail laws that disproportionately impact First Nations kids, the NSW government is playing fast and loose with our human rights. Unlike in Queensland, Victoria, and the ACT, there is no legislation in NSW that protects our rights to vote, to protest, and to equal treatment before the law.

We need a Human Rights Act that can protect the dignity and equality of everyone in NSW — and that includes access to essentials such as housing, healthcare and education.

That’s why the Greens are bringing legislation to NSW Parliament in October to do just that. With a Labor minority government and a progressive crossbench, now is the time to push for NSW to catch up with other states, like the ACT which has had a Human Rights Act for over 20 years.

Register to join Jenny Leong MP and Timothy Roberts, President of the NSW Council for Civil Liberties, in conversation about the Greens bill and this long overdue reform.

This event will be held online via Zoom. We are seeking an Auslan interpreter to be in attendance but this has not yet been confirmed, please contact us if you require further information.

If you have questions about the event or need technical support please email office@nsw.greens.org.au or call the Greens NSW office on (02) 9045 6999.

Let's Talk is a regular series. Each month is a different guest speaker and topic.

If you are under 18, your parent or guardian will need to contact the event organiser directly to let them know there will be someone under 18 attending.