The Rights Advocacy Project (RAP) was founded in 2013 as a program of Liberty Victoria. RAP is a community of lawyers and activists working to advance human rights in Australia, with a focus on law reform. The project looks particularly at civil liberties and human rights issues which impact refugees and people seeking asylum, First Nations justice, criminal justice reform, economic justice and government accountability. 

RAP is entirely run by volunteers. Each program cycle RAP recruits lawyers, students and policy makers to work on law reform projects under the guidance of Liberty Victoria supervisors. 

 RAP is focused on finding new ways to tackle social injustice, working in bold, rigorous, creative and strategic ways. RAP's work has been used to develop recommendations and resources for campaigners, institutions and politicians to be able to ensure laws and policies are just and equitable for every person. You can find out more about the RAP program here - https://www.rightsadvocacyproject.org/

In 2025 the RAP team commenced drafting of the Occupied Territories Bill 2026, modelled on the Irish law of the same name. The Bill seeks to end the import and sale of goods and services produced in illegal settlements, giving effect to Australia's obligations under international law. 

The team have also reviewed and provided feedback on the Treasury Amendment (Divesting from Illegal Investments) Bill, as part of the broader Red Lines Package.