Senator Lidia Thorpe, Senator David Pocock and Dr Sophie Scamps MP, the Association for the Promotion of International Law (APIL), and the parliamentarians and organisations of the Red Lines Coalition invite you to the parliamentary launch of the Red Lines Legislative Package — a groundbreaking package of legislation designed to strengthen Australia’s commitment to international law, accountability and the prevention of atrocity crimes.

The launch will feature:

The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG, former Justice of the High Court of Australia
Emeritus Professor Gillian Triggs AC, former President of the Australian Human Rights Commission
Louise Adler AM, publisher and cultural leader
Robert Richter KC, barrister and human rights advocate
Senator David Shoebridge and supporting parliamentarians.

Tuesday, 15 September | Parliament House Theatre

5:00–6:30 pm — Parliamentary launch and panel, Parliament Theatre
6:30–7:30 pm — Cocktail reception and networking

The event will bring together parliamentarians, leading legal voices and civil society to discuss Australia’s legal and moral obligations under international law and the practical measures contained in the Red Lines package.

Please RSVP to confirm your attendance: [email protected]

We very much hope you can join us.