Protecting human rights in Australia: Constitution, common law, statute, charters of rights and international instruments

What this note covers

1. Australia's distinctive approach to rights
2. Constitutional protection: express and implied rights
3. Common law and statute law protection
4. Charters of rights: the ACT, Victoria and Queensland
5. International covenants, protocols and treaties
6. Protection of rights in one other country: the United States
7. Exam technique: evaluating rights protection

7 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes