Domestic Protection of Human Rights in Australia

What this note covers

1. The Absence of a National Bill of Rights: The Starting Point
2. The Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth): Scope, Powers and Effectiveness
3. Constitutional Protections: Implied Freedoms and Express Rights
4. The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic)
5. The ACT Human Rights Act 2004 (ACT)
6. Interaction with International Human Rights Mechanisms
7. Evaluating the Framework: Strengths, Weaknesses and the Case for Reform

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