Free online session: Human Rights and Discrimination Complaints Against Police

Date published

20 April 2026

This free online information sessions provides a practical overview of how discrimination and human rights laws apply to police conduct in NSW.

We will explain when police actions may (and may not) fall within anti‑discrimination laws, the legal tests applicants must meet, and common barriers faced by people bringing discrimination complaints.

The session will also explore gaps in legal protections and alternative accountability pathways.

This webinar is valuable for community workers, lawyers or advocates who assist members of the community who may experience discrimination from police.

Wed, May 20, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (UTC+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney

We look forward to having you attend the event!

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Online webinar: 20 May 2026 11am AEST
Enquiries: education@rlc.org.au
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Presenter: Grace Cameron-Lee is the Practice Lead of the Police Accountability Practice at Redfern Legal Centre. In this role, she advises and assists people who have concerns about their treatment by NSW Police, including complaints about unlawful or improper use of police powers, police brutality and harassment, discrimination, and inadequate police responses to victims of crime.
Grace also volunteers as a NSW Co‑Convenor with Australian Lawyers for Human Rights, an association of legal professionals dedicated to practising and promoting international human rights standards in Australia.

Human Rights and Discrimination Complaints against NSW Police.pdf (3.69 MB)

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