HSC Questions on Human Rights

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Human Rights HSC: 2001-2016

2016
1. Outline how international human rights are incorporated into Australian domestic law.2
2. Discuss whether Australia should have a Charter of Rights 6
3. ‘The law aims to protect human rights. However, human rights are not always enforced in practice.’ Assess this statement with reference to ONE contemporary issue. 7
2015
1. Explain how the Australian Human Rights Commission OR another independent statutory authority promotes human rights. 3
2. Outline the role of law reform in the abolition of slavery. 5
3. Compare the contributions of common law and statute law in enforcing human rights. (7 marks)

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