Key Legislation Human Rights Flashcards
What three sections of the constitution focus on human rights?
Section 51
Section 80
Section 116
What is section 51 of the constitution about?
The right to acquisition and compensation for property.
What is section 80 of the constitution about?
the right to trial by jury for serious indictable offences.
What is section 116 of the constitution about?
The right to freedom of religion
What are sections 11-16 of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 about?
The protection from discrimination in relation to:
Access
Housing
Goods
Employment
Advertising
What are sections 18 C and D of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 about?
18C – it is illegal to offend, humiliate, insult a person based on their race.
18D –exemptions include artistic works or when it is a fair and accurate report
What is the Sex Discrimination Act 1984 about?
Prohibits discrimination based on sex, martial status, relationship, or gender.
What is the purpose of the Human Rights Act 2019?
Protects human rights and prevent discrimination based on
Sex
Relationship
Age
Race
Impairments
Religion
Political standing
What are Royal Commissions and what are two key examples
An inquiry into matters of public importance, appointed by executive government.
Royal Commission into Institutional Child Abuse 2013
Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety 2018
What is the Australian Human Right Commission?
They resolve complaints about discrimination based on sex, disability, race and age (individual complaints)
What is the Australian Law Reform Commission?
Reviews Australia’s achievement in relation to human rights laws, how well they have achieved the standards set.
What is the Australian Human Rights Centre?
(Founded 1986) Promotes public awareness for human rights standards, educates people.
What is the Australian Lawyers for Human Rights?
(founded 1993) Lawyers actively practicing and promoting human rights in Australia, engages with the UN to discuss issues in Australia.
What is Amnesty International?
An advocacy group campaigning for human rights worldwide. Independent of politics and religion
What is UNICEF
United Nations International Child Emergency Fund (provides children around the world with emergency food, shelter and health care with donated money
What is contained in the UN Charter?
Outlines right and rules for members of the UN.
States that members of the UN:
- have equal sovereignty
- should settle disputes peacefully
- refrain from using or encouraging force against another nation
- non-intervention in domestic matters.
What is Article 1 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights?
Everyone is born free and equal
What is Article 3 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights?
Everyone is born with a right to life
What is Article 7 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights?
Everyone is equal before the law
What is Article 10 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights?
Everyone has the right to a fair trial
What is Article 13 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights?
Everyone has the right to seek and enjoy asylum in another country (nation)
What is Article 16 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights?
Everyone has the right to marriage
What is Article 20 of the UN Declaration of Human Rights?
Everyone has the right to peaceful protest.
What is Article 26(a) of the UN Declaration of Human Rights?
Everyone has the right to education.
