Workshops - 2015 Review of the Victorian Charter of Human Rights These workshops will help you inform the current review of the Victorian Charter of Human Rights. They will provide information about the Charter and how to prepare a submission, and will give you an opportunity to share your experiences. Your clients will benefit from improved human rights protection and your input is important – whether or not you currently use the Charter regularly in your work. Workshops: Tuesday 12 May, 10.30am-12.30pm Session for community legal centres and others familiar with using the Charter in their work with clients Thursday 14 May, 2.30-4.30pm Open session for community sector workers including CLC workers less familiar with the Charter Wednesday 20 May, 1–4pm Session for VCOSS members including consultation on the VCOSS submission to the Charter Review Venue: VCOSS Board Room, Level 8, 128 Exhibition Street, Melbourne Cost: None Registration essential – register at www.fclc.org.au/cb_pages/events Background to the Review On 2 March, the Victorian Attorney-General announced the terms of reference for the 2015 review of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006, to be lead by Michael Brett Young. The review team has now called for submissions and released a brief consultation paper (https://myviews.justice.vic.gov.au/2015-review-of-the-charter-of-human-rights). Written submissions are due on 4 June 2015. We invite you to one of three sessions where we will discuss your experience with the Charter and how you can contribute to this important review, either by making your own submission or contributing to the Federation of Community Legal Centres or VCOSS submissions.