How is the right to an education protected? - HSC - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 22 - 2013 - Paper 1

The right to education is fundamental and protected under various international and domestic frameworks. Internationally, it is enshrined in instruments such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR). These documents outline that everyone has the right to education, which should be accessible, available, acceptable, and adaptable.

Domestically, the right to education is governed by laws enacted by the Commonwealth, State, and Territory governments. For example, the Education Act 1990 (NSW) provides the legal framework for the right to education within New South Wales, ensuring that appropriate educational services are provided to all children.