The Censor's Library by Nicole Moore

Recent CCL submissions...

» Submission to the Legal Committee of the NSW Legislative Council Inquiry into law reform issues regarding synthetic drugs (April 2012)

» Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Committee concerning the Marriage Equality Amendment Bill 2010 (April 2012)

» Submission to the Inquiry on Education Amendment (Ethics) Act 2010 (February 2012)

» Submission on the Migration Amendment (Removal of Mandatory Minimum Penalties) Bill 2012 (February 2012)

» An Open Letter to the Attorney General regarding adverse ASIO Security Assessments (January 2012)

» Submission in relation to the Inquiry into the Deterring People Smuggling Bill 2011 (November 2011)

» Submission on Australia’s Fifth Report under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT) (November 2011)

» Submission on issues paper: A Commonwealth Statutory Cause of Action for Serious Invasion of Privacy (Issues Paper) (November 2011)

»Submission to the Australian Law Reform Commission concerning its Discussion Paper, released as part of its inquiry into the national classification scheme (November 2011)

» Submission to the Department of Health and Aging concerning the exposure draft legislation for the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record System (PCEHRS) (October 2011)

» Submission in relation to the Inquiry into Australia’s Immigration Detention Network (October 2011)

» Submission to the Expert Panel on Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples (October 2011)

» Submission to the Inquiry into Australia’s agreement with Malaysia in relation to asylum seekers (September 2011)

» Submission to the Joint Select Committee on Cyber-Safety on the Cybercrime Legislation Amendment Bill 2011 (July 2011)

» Submission to the ALRC Review of the national classification scheme (July 2011)

» Submission to the NSWLRC review on the law of bail (June 2011)

» Submission to the Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee Inquiry into the Inspector General of Intelligence and Security Amendment Bill 2011 (June 2011)

CCL CALLS FOR AN INDEPENDENT ENQUIRY INTO THE kINGS cROSS SHOOTINGS

The NSW CCL has called for an independent enquiry into the shooting of two aboriginal teenagers by police in Kings Cross last week.

The latest in a string of incidents where police behaviour has come under serious scrutiny, the shooting has raised questions regarding police training and procedures.

“There's obviously a problem here,” stated CCL President Cameron Murphy in an interview with the ABC’s The World Today, “what we need to do is ensure that police can arrest people who are suspected of crimes, that police do it in a way that doesn't lead to people dying or endangering other members of the community.”

CCL Vice-President, David Bernie, has also commented on the shootings stating it is unsatisfactory to have police investigators look into the incident and that an independent enquiry is required.

The Kings Cross shooting follows the death of a young Brazilian man after being tasered by police in the Sydney CBD and the fatal police shooting of a man in Parramatta. The CCL has demanded that each incident be investigated and has raised questions about whether police training regarding the use of weapons is sufficient.

Inquiry Into The Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Screening) Bill 2012 [Provisions]

The NSW Council for Civil Liberties has voiced its dissapointment and concern over the weakening of privacy protection afforded under the The Aviation Transport Security Amendment (Screening) Bill 2012 [Provisions.

Click to view NSWCCL's submission to the inquiry.

CCL supports Migration Bill

The CCL has come out in staunch support of the Migration Amendment (Removal of Mandatory Minimum Penalties Bill.

The Bill, presented to parliament by Senator Hanson-Young of the Greens, seeks the removal of minimum sentence provisions for certain people smuggling offences.

The CCL submission on the matter welcomes the Bill which would, should it be adopted, bring Australia’s migration legislation closer in line with international human rights and Australian sentencing principles.

Click to view a copy of NSWCCL's submission.

NSW CCL vocal in opposition to Crimes Bills

The New South Wales Council for Civil Liberties has voiced its concerns over the recently introduced Crimes (Criminal Organisations Control) Bill and Crimes Amendment (Consorting and Organised Crime) Billin a letter to NSW Attorney General, The Hon. Greg Smith SC MP.

Click to view the NSW CCL’s and the NSW Bar Association's letter to the Attorney General.

UN labels Australia’s Asylum Seeker Obsession “Out of Proportion”

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has asked that the “very politicized” debate regarding so-called ‘boat people’ be conducted in a less polarized manner. READ MORE...

Bail Reform and Civil Liberties

The Council for Civil Liberties has initiated a campaign to restore rights which were provided for in the past by the Bail Act but which have been gradually eroded over the past thirty years. The public should be deeply concerned at this decline in their civil liberties. Read More...

NSWCCL's recent Submission to the NSW Law Reform Commission

NSWCCL's 2010 Submission on Bail Act Review

Civil Liberties' concern over city of sydney CCTV program

The NSW Council for Civil Liberties is deeply concerned about the excessive usage of CCTV cameras. NSWCCL, together with Privacy NSW, NSW Police and Council, has participated in the review of guidelines conducted by City of Sydney Safety Camera Audit Committee.Read more...