Meaning and Development
1973
When was the White Australia Policy abolished?
Right to privacy, right to the security of a person
What rights are protected by statute law?
Right of Transgender people to marry
What is an example of a common law right?
The right to the freedom of political communication
What is an example of an implied right?
Standing
What is the concept where the applicant/plaintiff must be directly affected by the actions of the defendant?
Outcome of 1967 referendum
What event enabled First Nations people to be included in the census?
Parliament can restrict or cancel human right
What is a weakness of statute law?
Reliant on a case coming before it
What is an example of a weakness of common law?
Very few rights protected.
What is a limitation of Constitutional rights protection.
Commonwealth Electoral Act
Which act was amended in 2004 and 2006 to ban prisoners?
General assembly 1948
What group created the Universal Declaration of Human Rights?
Parliament can pass laws quickly
What is a strength of statue law in protecting human rights?
Filling the gaps in statute law protection of human rights.
What is an example of a strength of common law?
High Court
Which court fully enforces constitutional rights?
No inherent right to vote
192
What is the number of UN members who have adopted the UDHR?
20
What are the number of rights listed in the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities?
Parliament do not agree with the decision of the courts.
What does abrogation mean?
Terrorism, importing large quantity of drugs, people smuggling
What are examples of Commonwealth indictable offences?
Six years
What was roach's prison term?
What is ratification?
General limitation clause
What clause allows public authorities or the government to restrict human rights when it is reasonable or neccessary?
Two ways common law protect rights.
What is common law doing when it recognises rights in statutes and determines the validity of legislation?
As per s7 and 24 we need to have a representative government which needs to be informed and directly chosen by the people
Why can't we ban political ads before an election?
2007
What year was the Vicky Roach case?