The Australian Government has ratified an international human rights treaty - HSC - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 15 - 2011 - Paper 1

Ratifying an international human rights treaty primarily serves to enable the Australian Government to enact human rights legislation. By ratifying the treaty, Australia commits itself to uphold the principles outlined within that treaty and integrates those principles into domestic law, allowing for the protection and enforcement of human rights within the country's legal framework. This means the government has the authority to legislate on matters concerning human rights, which directly corresponds to option (C).