# Crispin Hull

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## Timeline

- **2026-07**: ALP National Conference convenes — The Australian Labor Party holds its national conference, an opportunity for delegates to push for a federal Human Rights Act.
- **2006**: Victorian Charter enacted — Victoria enacts the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities, following the ACT model.
- **2004**: ACT Human Rights Act — The Australian Capital Territory passes its own charter, the first statutory human rights instrument in Australia.
- **1998**: UK Human Rights Act enacted — The UK incorporates the European Convention on Human Rights into domestic law, offering a model for Australia.
- **1945**: Post-WWII human rights push begins — Ten subsequent federal attempts at a Human Rights Act originate in the postwar period.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Australia’s 10 Failed Human Rights Acts: Labor’s Chance to Reshape Legal Landscape
2026-07-25 06:33:24 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 8

Crispin Hull argues Labor can break a 70-year deadlock on federal human rights legislation. For legal practitioners, a statutory bill of rights would end reliance on common law and fragmented state charters, introducing a uniform framework for judicial review and regulatory compliance.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/legal-human-rights-act-labor-opportunity

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