Charter rights no wrongs’ campaign launch and referendum call

In the face of the current push to soften the ground for an Australian charter of rights, the Australian Christian Lobby (ACL) will on Thursday launch a campaign which challenges the assumption that this is the best way to protect human rights.

The ‘Charter rights no wrongs’ campaign aims to mobilise tens of thousands of Christians to voice concerns that the proposed charter would do little to benefit human rights but could do much to undermine some of the most basic freedoms Australians take for granted.

The campaign is being promoted to thousands of churches throughout Australia, who will be encouraged to have their members sign a petition asking that elected representatives – rather than unelected judges – remain responsible for human rights. With the aid of a special campaign website, Christians will also be asked to put in a submission to the National Human Rights Consultation.

At the launch, the ACL will also call on the Federal Government not to enact a charter without holding a referendum.

TIME:         11 am Thursday May 21, 2009

PLACE:       Boardroom, National Press Club, 16 National Circuit, Barton

CONTACT:  Glynis Quinlan, ACL PR Manager, on 02 6259 0431 or 0408 875 979

ALL MEDIA ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND

Media Contact: Glynis Quinlan on 0408 875 979