Short Response Questions

Question 1

Describe the process of ratification in Australia.

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Question 2

The Australian Constitution has express and implied rights. Explain the difference and provide examples for each.

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Question 3

Describe the features of the UN Charter.

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Question 4

Describe the function of the UN Human Rights Commissioner for Refugees.

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Question 5

Explain the relevance of the Magna Carta 1215 on human rights development.

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Question 6

Explain the purpose of the Convention relating to the status of Refugees 1951 and the Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees 1967. Provide two significant provisions in your explanation.

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Question 7

Explain the concept of freedom of religion as it is interpreted in Australia. Refer to the Australian Constitution and contemporary issues.

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Question 8

The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) is an advisory body. Identify the limitations of the ALRC by providing an example.

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Question 9

Explain the role of the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties.

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Question 10

Mabo v Queensland was an important case in progressing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Peoples rights in Australia. Explain the importance of this case in relation to human rights.

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Question 11

Freedom from discrimination is a fundamental human right; however, it can be argued that access to legal representation indirectly discriminates. Explain the issues with legal aid and how this impacts legal representation.

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Question 12

Explain the aims of Amnesty International and how it influences change in Australia. Provide an example where this special interest group has had an impact on creating change.

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Question 13

The media can be a formidable advocate for human rights. Provide an example of a human rights breach that was publicised and therefore gained further public support in creating a change.

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Question 14

Explain a weakness of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011.

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Question 15

Explain two international laws/treaties that protect human rights, aside from the UDHR.

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Question 16

Explain the limitations of the Australian Constitution in providing rights to the country’s citizens.

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Question 17

Explain the role of the United Nations Security Council.

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Question 18

Explain the purpose of the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011 (Cth).

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Question 19

Explain the three avenues available to a person attempting to resolve a human rights complaint in Australia.

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Question 20

Explain the three things a person lodging a human rights complaint must prove.

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Question 21

Explain the main aims of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)

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Question 22

In the absence of a Bill of Rights in Australia, explain how our human rights are protected.

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