Human rights charters in Australia / Peter Faris, Mirko Bagaric.

Melbourne : Sandstone Academic Press, 2008.

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Victoria. -- Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006.

Australian Capital Territory. -- Human Rights Act 2004.

Human rights -- Australia.

Charters -- Australia.

1. Victoria and the ACT embrace human rights

2. Moral and rights theory - understanding legal rights

3. The impact of the Charter and Bill on the Victorian and ACT legal landscape

4. Limitation clause and scope of rights

5. The right to equality and anti-discrimination

6. The right to life

7. Protection from torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment

8. Freedom from forced work

9. Freedom of movement

10. The right to privacy and reputation

11. Freedom of thought, conscience, religion and belief

12. Freedom of expression

13. Peaceful assembly and freedom of association

14. Protection of families and children

15. Public life

16. Cultural rights

17. Property rights

18. The right to liberty and security

19. Humane treatment in custody

20. Children in criminal matters

21. Fair hearing

22. Rights in criminal proceedings

23. Right not to be tried or punished more than once

24. Retrospective criminal law.

This book examines the nature and scope of the charter of rights enacted in the Australian Capital Territory in 2004 and Victoria in 2006, and assesses the implications for future legal processes in Australia if other states also enact bills of rights.

Includes bibliographical references.

9780975783948

[vi], 273 p. ; 25 cm