Human Rights in Australian Law (HSC SSCE Legal Studies): Quizzes
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What does Australia's dualist system require for treaties to become enforceable in domestic law?
What does Australia's dualist system require for treaties to become enforceable in domestic law?
Parliament must pass legislation
What does the external affairs power in s 51(xxix) enable the Commonwealth to do?
What does the external affairs power in s 51(xxix) enable the Commonwealth to do?
Bind states to international treaty obligations
Why is strict separation of the judiciary from other branches fundamental?
Why is strict separation of the judiciary from other branches fundamental?
Ensures judicial independence and rule of law
Which of these is an express right in the Australian Constitution?
Which of these is an express right in the Australian Constitution?
Freedom of religion (s 116)
What is the main limitation of common law rights protection?
What is the main limitation of common law rights protection?
Parliament can override them by statute
What was established by the Human Rights Commission Act 1986?
What was established by the Human Rights Commission Act 1986?
The Australian Human Rights Commission
What happens if discrimination complaints at AHRC fail conciliation?
What happens if discrimination complaints at AHRC fail conciliation?
Complainant can take matter to Federal Court
What percentage of submissions to the 2008-09 consultation favoured a Charter of Rights?
What percentage of submissions to the 2008-09 consultation favoured a Charter of Rights?
87.4%
What landmark case recognized native title for the first time in Australia?
What landmark case recognized native title for the first time in Australia?
Mabo v Queensland (No 2) 1992
Which argument supports adopting a Charter of Rights in Australia?
Which argument supports adopting a Charter of Rights in Australia?
Protecting the marginalised and disadvantaged