Global Links Flashcards
What are Treaties?
A bilateral agreement between to nations
What are Conventions?
A multi-lateral agreement between multiple nations
What is International Law?
Regulates the relationship between nations and international organisations
Why is there little mention of international law in the constitution?
Great Britain was to maintain control of Australia’s foreign relations
International law was only seen as a guiding law rather than law that would bind a nation
What are two references to International Law in the constitution?
S51XXIX - The CW has specific power with respect to external affairs.
S75 - The HCA has original jurisdiction to hear matters arising from a treaty.
What is the treaty making process?
Executive Government
- Cabinet decides to enter into an agreement
- Signs a treaty
- Minister tables treaty
JSCOT reviews treaty and drafts new proposed legislation with the OPC
Parliamentary Enactment
Proclaimed and gazetted
Judicial review
What is the United Nations?
An international organisation established to address issues of global concern with 193 member states.
What are the UN’s primary objectives?
Maintain international peace and security
Develop friendly relations among nations
To co-operate internationally to solve economic, social, cultural and humanitarian problems
What are the four main bodies of the UN?
Economic and social council
General assembly
Security council
International court of justice
What is soverignty?
National soverignty means that the law of a nation (especially in Australia our constitution) takes precedent over any other outside influence or law.
