"Protest beyond the law is not a departure from democracy; it is absolutely essential to it."

Howard Zinn

This site will soon be updated to reflect current law. Until such time please be aware that some of the information on this site is out-of-date.

The Activist Rights website is for people who are trying to create positive changes in their lives and communities.

Resources on this site have been drawn from around the world and from our own experience here in Australia to help support new and experienced activists, campaign organisers, legal workers and progressive lawyers.

Our aim is to help Australian activist networks and movements face the police and legal system, build resilience against repression and to keep working for a better world.

Information is particular to Victoria and Commonwealth Law and current as at April 2004.
This site should not be used instead of legal advice.
Always seek legal advice.