The Freilich Project organises a range of events including public lectures, conferences and seminars, many of which are free and open to the public. These events draw on the expertise of some of Australia—and the world’s—most prominent intellectuals and public figures on subjects related to bigotry.
Alice Tay Lecture on Law and Human Rights: Professor Satvinder Juss on 'When are refugees 'Unworthy' of admission?'
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The Herbert & Valmae Freilich Project for the Study of Bigotry is pleased to invite you to the 2013 Alice Tay Lecture on Law and Human Rights. Professor Satvinder Juss will be presenting on the topic 'When are refugees 'Unworthy' of admission?' When are refugees 'Unworthy' of admission…
Alice Tay Lecture on Law and Human Rights: Professor Sundhya Pahuja on 'Development and Human Rights: An Unsustainable Marriage?'
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Professor Sundhya Pahuja, Director, Law and Development Research Programme, Institute for International Law and the Humanities Development and Human Rights: An Unsustainable Marriage? Two challenges will define the geopolitical landscape of the coming decades; the rapid approach of the earth…
Freilich Lecture in Bigotry and Tolerance: Professor Megan Davis on 'Constitutionalising racial non-discrimination'
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Professor Megan Davis, Director, Indigenous Law Centre, The University of New South Wales and Expert Member, United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Constitutionalising racial non-discrimination: Why the Expert Panel on the Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
Freilich Lecture in Bigotry and Tolerance: Professor Raimond Gaita on 'Gay Marriage: As Important as Race?'
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Raimond Gaita Gay Marriage: As Important as Race? This lecture was introduced by Jon Stanhope, former Chief Minister of the ACT. Jon Stanhope's government can be credited for putting gay marriage firmly on the Australian political landscape when it introduced the Civil Union Act in 2006 only…
Alice Tay Lecture on Law and Human Rights: Professor the Hon Gareth Evans AO QC on 'Implementing the Responsibility to Protect: Lessons and Challenges'
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Professor the Hon Gareth Evans AO QC, Chancellor of The Australian National University Implementing the Responsibility to Protect: Lessons and Challenges Genocide and other mass atrocity crimes continue to shock our consciences - with echoes of Cambodia, Rwanda and Srebrenica in the recent cold-…
Alice Tay Lecture on Law and Human Rights: Professor George Williams on 'The Future of the Australian Bill of Rights Debate'
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Professor George Williams, Anthony Mason Professor, Australian Research Council Laureate Fellow and Foundation Director, Gilbert + Tobin Centre for Public Law: The Future of the Australian Bill of Rights Debate Repeated attempts have been made since World War II to bring about a national Bill…
Freilich Lecture in Bigotry and Tolerance: Professor Penelope Mathew on 'Where to from here? Australia’s role in refugee protection'
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Professor Penelope Mathew Where to from here? Australia’s role in refugee protection Australia’s handling of the asylum-seekers on board the Oceanic Viking has sparked vigorous and ongoing debate. In her inaugural lecture as the Freilich Foundation professor, Penelope Mathew will take a look at…