Explain what is meant when a country decides to ‘ratify’ a treaty
If they then ratify the treaty, they agree to incorporate the terms of the treaty into the country’s laws.
Why are treaties important for the global community?
This involves the responsibility to consider the rights and welfare of people in other countries, and the formal obligation to abide by international law.
When does a treaty become law in Australia?
When Parliament makes it law
Give an example of an interest group.
Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees and Detainees, the Minerals Council of Australia
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
Summarize the Mabo case.
Up to explanation
In 1951, the Commonwealth Government under Robert Menzies introduced a law that banned Communism. Why is it unconstitutional?
. It stated that while parliament was able to make laws to protect Australia against threats, it acted outside its powers by determining specifically who was
In 1948 which treaty was signed by Australia?
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
What kind of groups are formed to influence government policies and laws?
Interest/pressure groups
Why is open and free media critical for democracy?
The media provides people with diverse perspectives from many sources.
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
What is the role of High Court in upholding international law?
By checking other branches, the High Court can ensure Australia’s international commitments to the rights of groups and individuals.
Democratic institutions limit corruption and the abuse of power by government
Up to explanation
Why have some nations in the UN been critical of Australia’s 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
What freedoms allow citizens to participate in democracy?
association, assembly and expression
What is this" where asylum seekers arriving in Australia are sent to another country"?
offshore detention
What is the United Nations?
At the end of World War II, many nations had the goal of creating an organisation to prevent such a tragedy reoccurring, and to create a world based on peace
Five goals of the UN.
The UN is comprised of 193 nations with five common goals: peace and security, protecting human rights, delivering humanitarian aid, working towards sustaina
Interest groups attempt to pressure the decisions of governments in many different ways. What are they?
draw public attention to their causes through rallies, demonstrations and protest, by gathering signatures for petitions
In which region is much of Australia’s foreign aid and peacekeeping forces directed to?
Timor-Leste (East Timor), and Bougainville in Papua New Guinea.
In 2014, a country took Australia to ICJ. What is the country?
Timor-Leste
Where are asylum seekers sent to?
Nauru or Papua New Guinea
In 2010, Australia took Japan to ICJ for what?
tts annual whale hunts for scientific purposes breached several international laws.
When was ICJ (International Court of Justice) established?
1945
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