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WorksheetsQuizeth Maximus
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Reservations refer to....
a countries desire to not be bound by elements of a treaty
a country not wishing to sign on to a treaty
some members of Parliament not passing a treaty
a media campaign to protect domestic law
A common right that clashes with hate speech laws is...
free speech
right to security
freedom of assosciation
freedom to seek asylum
Parliament have the power to make laws for international treaties under...
s 51(xxix) of the Constitution
s 52(xx) of the Constitution
s 51(xv) of the Constitution
s 52 (xv) of the Constitution
What section of the Racial Discrimination Act prevented offense based on race?
s 18C
s 16
s 18D
s 11
What are some reasons in 18D of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) that allows one to offend based on race?
Artistic Performance
Fair and Accurate Report
Scientific Discussion
All of the listed reasons
The Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny Act) 2011 (Cth)...
prevents human rights offences in Australia
ensures all laws abide by basic human rights
establishes a committee to review bills for human rights compliance
sends recommendations to the UN for breaches of international obligations
The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 (Cth)'s authority from international law stems from the...
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women
Universal Declaration of Human Rights
International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
Convention on the Rights of the Child
Which of the following is not a Commonwealth act protecting rights?
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
Sex Discrimination Act 1984
Age Discrimination Act 2004
Anti-Discrimination Act 1991
What gives state governments the authority to pass human rights laws?
Trick question - they can't
Their residual powers
Section 51(xxix) of the Constitution
International Convention on State's Rights
What is the process for Australia adopting International Law?
Signing, Ratifying, Implementing
Implementation, Passing through Parliament
House of Representatives, Senate, Royal Assent
Signature, Parliamentary Approval, Royal Assent
