introduction to rights

Question 1

Human rights definition

Answer 1

Moral principles or norms for certain standards of human behaviour and are regularly protected in municipal and international laws

Question 2

Right definition

Answer 2

A moral or legal entitlement to have or do something

Question 3

Rights that protect basic freedoms

Answer 3

• the right to life
• the right to access clean water, food, shelter
• freedom from slavery, cruel punishment and discrimination
• freedom of speech and religion
• the right to a fair and unbiased legal system
• the right to vote

Question 4

Five fundamental freedoms of the Australian people:

Answer 4

1. freedom of speech
2. freedom of association
3. freedom of assembly
4. freedom of religion
5. freedom of movement

Question 5

Freedom of speech

Answer 5

Being free, subject to some legal restrictions, to speak or write about any topic, including criticising the government, without fear of being arrested, providing the remarks are true and do not cause harm

Question 6

Freedom of association

Answer 6

Being free to join any lawful group or organisation (including political parties or trade unions) to discuss and debate views

Question 7

Freedom of assembly

Answer 7

Being free to meet with other people in private and public spaces, including meeting groups to peacefully demonstrate for a change in the law or to protest against government policies

Question 8

Freedom of religion

Answer 8

Being free to practise any lawful religion and not have any religion imposed upon them by the government

Question 9

Freedom of movement

Answer 9

Generally, being free to move from one Australian state or territory to another, and being able to leave and enter Australia at any time

Question 10

How are the rights of Australians protected?

Answer 10

• statute law
• common law
• the Australian constitution

Question 11

How are the rights of Australians protected - statute law

Answer 11

The commonwealth, state and territory parliaments have passed Acts (legislation) to protect a wide range of rights, including passing legislation to uphold international treaties

Question 12

How are the rights of Australians protected - common law

Answer 12

Australian courts have enforced various rights in their judgements and precedents
- including the right to silence (the general right of an accused not to be required to answer police questions or give evidence at their trial)
- the right to fair trial

Question 13

How are the rights of Australians protected - the Australian constitution

Answer 13

The Australian constitution protects a limited number of rights
- guarentees fuve express rights of the Australian people, which are specifically written in the constitution