Sydney Health Law

Giving the inaugural human rights assessment of the Australian Human Rights Commission at the National Press Club in April, Commission President Hugh de Kretser began by emphasising the centrality of human rights to our democratic freedoms. “When we go somewhere”, he said, “we use our freedom of movement.” “When we join a trade union, a […]

Implanted neural devices promise to relieve enormous suffering, but they also raise questions about privacy, manipulation, and what informed consent can mean for a system that keeps changing. And one day, the neurosurgeons implanting them may need neurorights of their own.

Thursday 11 December Time: 6-7.30pm (Refreshments to follow lecture)Venue: Law Lounge, Level 1, New Law Building Annexe (F10A)Eastern Avenue, University of Sydney, Camperdown campus Register for this free public lecture here In this lecture, Emeritus Professor Terry Carney explores the harm and injustices experienced by vulnerable Australians due to social services program failu...