Unit 4 Human Rights revision 3

Which of the following statements accurately describe the role and function of the the Australian Human Rights Commission? (Tick as many as are relevant.)

• Investigates complaints about discrimination and human rights

• Does not act as an advocate for either party.

• Undertakes inquiries, conducts education, develops awareness and intervenes in proceedings.

• Investigates infringements of the suite of legislation around discrimination.

The Australian Law Reform Commission was established under the Australian Law Reform Commission Act ...

• 1966 (Cth)

• 1982 (Cth)

• 1996 (Cth)

• 1994 (Cth)

The Australian Law Reform Commission...

• Conducts inquiries and provides recommendations for law reform, with scope provided by the Attorney general.

• Intervenes in court matters relating to human rights.

• Investigates human rights abuses in Australia and overseas.

• Provides recommendations for law reform based on inquires requested by the Governor General.

The Australian Human Rights Centre... (tick all that are relevant)

• Support people and communities to defend human rights.

• Transform laws. policies and practice to advance human rights, by lobbying with politicians.

• Ensure governments, the parliament and businesses respect human rights.

• Ensure accountability by investigating and exposing violations of human rights through advocacy.

The right to free speech is an implied right which can be linked to freedom of opinion and freedom of expression through which legislation? (Tick all that are relevant)

• Articles 19 and 20 of the ICCPR

• Article 5 of CPRC

• Articles 8 and 9 of the Australian Constitution

• Article 19 of the UDHR

The right to trial by jury is an (a)   right.

The right to vote is an implied right which is influenced by which sections of the Australian Constitution?

• s5 and s12

• s2 and s27

• s7 and s25

• s7 and s27

The role of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees is to... (tick all that are relevant.)

• protect and supervise refugees

• oversee the Convention relating the the Status of refugees

• provide assistance, such as clean water and shelter in times of displacement

• account for the actions of all residents and employees at refugee detention centres

Section 116 of the Constitution gives the express right to:

• Right to Trial by Jury

• Right to Just Compensation for Land

• Freedom of Religion

• Right to Education

Section 51 xxxi of the Constitution gives the express right to:

• Right to Trial by Jury

• Right to Just Compensation for Land

• Freedom of Religion

• Right to Education