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ICCPR and Human Rights in Australia

ICCPR and Human Rights in Australia

For over four decades, the ICCPR, together with the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), have formed the so-called “International Bill of Human Rights”, setting out those rights...
Border Closures and the Constitution

Border Closures and the Constitution

s92 Australian Constitution: Can the States close their borders? The short answer is no. The Constitution says that movement between the States shall be absolutely free. However, when the High Court has looked at s92 of the Constitution, they have said there are times...
Border Closures and the Constitution

BORDER CLOSURES AND S92 OF THE CONSTITUTION

Read our Simple Explainer: Does the Constitution allow the States to Close their Borders?  https://www.ruleoflaw.org.au/constitution/border-closures/ Article by Chris Merritt The High Court told Clive Palmer last November that his challenge to Western Australia’s...
New President at Rule of Law Education Centre

New President at Rule of Law Education Centre

The Rule of Law Education Centre is delighted to announce the appointment of Margaret Cunneen SC as its new President. Margaret is a passionate and energetic supporter of the rule of law in Australia and brings a wealth of experience from her time as Commissioner of...

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