A Bill of Rights for AustraliaUsing overseas examples, and taking account of Australia's international treaty obligations, George Williams sets out a novel plan for extending the legal protection for human rights in Australia. |
Contents
Preface | 6 |
The rights that we do have | 14 |
Attempts at reform | 27 |
For and against a Bill of Rights | 35 |
A gradual path forward | 42 |
Common terms and phrases
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