Unit 4 Topic 3 Exam Revision

What does the freedom of discrimination ensure?

• Everyone is entitled to all the rights and freedoms without discrimination

• The right to own a car

• The right to free education

• The right to travel freely

What does the right to democratic representation involve?

• The right to free healthcare

• Citizens vote for individual candidates to represent them

• The right to own property

• The right to privacy

Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act makes it unlawful to do something that is "is reasonably likely, in all the circumstances, to offend, insult, humiliate or intimidate another person or a group of people" based on race. What are 2 viewpoints (one pro and one neg) in relation to this law.

What is protesting?

• A group of people drawing the attention of the public to a cause

• The right to own a business

• The right to free healthcare

• The right to privacy

Both the Courts and protestors aim to protect and advocate for human rights. Explain one difference between these two processes and their impact on the development of human rights.

What 2 options best describes the differences between Courts and protesting and their impact on human rights in Australia?

• Courts - resolves dispute between 2 or more people, where law is applied. Interpretation of laws can lead to precedent, which can impact human rights

• Courts - resolves dispute between 2 or more people. The process has no real impact on the development of human rights laws.

• Protesting - raises awareness of issues, however is often ineffective as politicians rarely give in to public pressure.

• Protesting - raises awareness of issues via a variety of stakeholders, can lead recognition of new rights or the expansion of existing rights more rapidly than through court processes.

What type of organization is the Australian Law Reform Commission?

• A non-governmental organization

• A voluntary organization

• An independent Statutory Government agency

• A church group

What is the function of state and territory Law Reform bodies?

• To provide legal aid

• To act as a check against unlawful use of power

• To investigate and make recommendations on changes to the law

• To monitor human rights developments

What is the Queensland Council for Civil Liberties?

• A non-governmental organization

• A voluntary organization that works to protect civil liberties

• An independent Australian Government agency

• A church group

What type of organization is the Australian Human Rights Centre?

• A non-governmental organization

• A voluntary organization

• An independent, not-for-profit, non-governmental organization

• A church group