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Human Rights Charter Act

The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 became law on 25 July 2006. The preamble to the Charter Act outlines its founding principles, recognising that all people are born free and equal in dignity and rights.

The Charter Act aims to ensure human rights are valued and protected within government and the community. 

Section 44 of the Charter Act requires the Charter Act to be reviewed after four years of operation. On 19 April 2011, the Government referred the review of the Charter Act to the Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee of Parliament (SARC). More information on the review, including the terms of reference is available on SARC's website.