Why have some nations in the UN been critical of Australiaโs human rights record?
In past years, Australia has been asked to address its treatment of asylum seekers and refugees, its high incarceration rates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait
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Where are asylum seekers sent to?
Nauru or Papua New Guinea
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In 2010, Australia took Japan to ICJ for what?
tts annual whale hunts for scientific purposes breached several international laws.
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When does a treaty become law in Australia?
When Parliament makes it law
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Democratic institutions limit corruption and the abuse of power by government
Up to explanation
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What does HRC stand for? What is its role?
Human Rights Commission. The HRC also provides education and training resources for Australians and international groups, provides research into human rights
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Explain what is meant when a country decides to โratifyโ a treaty
If they then ratify the treaty, they agree to incorporate the terms of the treaty into the countryโs laws.
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Why is open and free media critical for democracy?
The media provides people with diverse perspectives from many sources.
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In which region is much of Australiaโs foreign aid and peacekeeping forces directed to?
Timor-Leste (East Timor), and Bougainville in Papua New Guinea.
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In 2014, a country took Australia to ICJ. What is the country?
Timor-Leste
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What is an international treaty/convention?
Treaties (also known as conventions or protocols) are the main form of international law. These are binding agreements between two countries (a bilateral t
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Give an example of an interest group.
Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees, the Minerals Council of Australia