Australia's Engagement with Human Rights
Students will investigate how Australia implements and upholds human rights domestically and internationally.
Key Questions
- Evaluate Australia's record on specific human rights issues, such as refugee rights.
- Justify the arguments for and against a national Bill of Rights in Australia.
- Predict the challenges Australia faces in balancing national sovereignty with international human rights obligations.
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