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A Bill of Rights for Australia?

November 2000 - A Bill of Rights for Australia?Debate over the need for an Australian Bill of Rights has been occurring since before Federation. However, the passing of a legislative statement of human rights through the UK and New Zealand parliaments has left us as the only Western nation without one. This series of articles examines the issues: does Australia need a Bill of Rights and, if so, what form should it take - legislative or constitutionally enshrined?



How would a Bill of Rights affect the Australian justice system?
by David Malcolm - 30/11/2000 - 1 comment
Australians' rights are already protected
by Ross Lightfoot - 15/11/2000
A charter of rights and aspirations: relevance to modern Australia
by Robert McClelland - 15/11/2000
A federal or state-based Bill of Rights for Australia?
by George Williams - 15/11/2000
Would a Bill of Rights improve the quality of Australian journalism?
by Rick Snell - 15/11/2000
The evidence points to the need for an Australian Bill of Rights
by Natasha Stott Despoja - 15/11/2000
What comes before a Bill of Rights?
by Micheil Brodie - 15/11/2000

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