Human rights recognise the inherent rights, freedoms and responsibilities of all people regardless of race, gender, religion or cultural background. Hence, it is often argued that administrative law, being a public law, is intrinsically linked to human rights, and therefore these humanitarian principles should influence every decision taken by governments and public officers.
Australia is a signatory to The Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN, which is the most internationally accepted guideline on human rights. However, as opposed to other democratic countries, Australia lacks a constitutional bill of rights or a federal charter. However, in Victoria, we count with the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act.
Australia is a signatory to The Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the UN, which is the most internationally accepted guideline on human rights. However, as opposed to other democratic countries, Australia lacks a constitutional bill of rights or a federal charter. However, in Victoria, we count with the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act.