What we do
CLDC will provide legal services to people who face barriers in accessing the legal system.
We also aim to conduct strategic litigation in the public interest to promote and protect Civil and Political Rights.
Our legal services are directed towards people facing legal issues in Australia due to:
the exercise of their Civil and Political Rights, and in particular, their right to freedom of expression, in support of human rights in the Middle East; and/or
their advocacy against efforts to curtail Civil and Political Rights, in particular, the right to freedom of expression, in Australia.
CLDC will provide eligible clients with direct legal assistance in areas such as criminal defence, administrative law, employment, disciplinary proceedings and cancellation of contracts for service.
Our legal services will include initial consultations, ongoing legal advice, legal assistance, court and tribunal representation, and advocacy in administrative processes.
Legal Services
CLDC engages in public awareness and advocacy to promote and protect Civil and Political Rights in Australia by:
Providing online and in-person community legal education
Publishing plain language legal information resources
Providing expert analysis and media commentary on civil liberties issues
Raising Awareness
Research, Policy & Government Submissions
CLDC will contribute to public discourse on Civil and Political Rights by undertaking key activities including
Analysing legal trends and legislative changes and their impact on Civil and Political Rights
Making public submissions to government inquiries and law reform processes related to Civil and Political Rights
Conducting research to support the protection and promotion of Civil and Political Rights.
Advocating for the protection and promotion of Civil and Political Rights in Australia.
Working collaboratively with other legal practices and organisations with similar purposes.