express rights Flashcards
what is the right to free interstate trade and commerce?
this right ensures that trade and commerce between the states and territories is free. for example, it restricts the imposition of taxes on goods moving from one state to another.
what is the right to not be discriminated against by the commonwealth on the basis of the state where you reside?
this right makes it unlawful for the commonwealth to discriminate against someone based on the state in which they live. this means that residents of Victoria cannot be subject to a Commonwealth law that would treat them less favourably that people living in NSW
what is the right to receive ‘just terms’ when property is acquired by the commonwealth?
this rights ensures that the commonwealth pays fair and reasonable compensation for any property that they compulsorily acquire (or gain). also, the commonwealth can only obtain property for a purpose or area for which it has the power to make laws (e.g. for airports)
what is the right to a trial to by jury for indictable commonwealth offences?
this right ensures that people who are charged with indictable commonwealth offences (e.g. terroism offences, people smuggling, and importing illegal drugs) have a trial by jury.
what is the right to freedom of religion?
the right provides citizens with a limited right to freedom of religion. this right prohibits the Commonwealth from making laws that establish a religion or that ban people from practising their religion.
