Achieving a just, democratic, peaceful and humane society through upholding human rights and the rule of law.
On 12 November 2013 the Victorian Law Reform Commission published its report on “Birth registration and birth certificates”. The Report adopts many of ICJ Victoria’s submission about the operation of the Births, Deaths and Marriages Act 1996 (Vic) and makes 26 recommendations to better ensure that the process of registering a birth and applying for a birth […]
ICJV is committed to defending the independence of judges and is working with the Victoria judiciary to develop a response mechanism for serious, unjust criticism of judges. Rapid Response To Unjust and Unfair Pamphlet, American Bar Association Recommendations and Guidelines ABA Protocol
Letter to the A-G of the Commonwealth expressing concern about sections of the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Bill (21 March 2013). Letter to the Hon Mark Dreyfus, A-G of the Commonwealth of Australia
Letter to the VLRC community law reform project on Birth Registration and Birth Certificates (31 October 2012) Birth Registration and Birth Certificates Letter
Submission to the 2011 review of the operation of the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (30 June 2011) Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee review of the Victorian Charter