Advancing Human Rights in Australia: History, Principles, and Laws

This presentation provides an overview of the history, principles, and laws of advancing human rights in Australia. It discusses the importance of promoting security, protection, and empowerment of human rights, and identifies key historical events that have shaped current values and principles. The presentation also highlights current ethical and legal requirements relevant to this topic, including the Australian Human Rights Commission Act 1986, Disability Discrimination Act 1992, Age Discrimination Act 2004, Sex Discrimination Act 1984, and Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

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Introduction and definition of Advancing Human rights in Australia
‘Human rights’ the following terms define the rights of an
individual in different environments, places and scenario. Every
human is said to have equal rights in comparison to other I any
kind of scenario. It is very important to promote security,
protection and empowerment of Human Rights to ensure a
better opportunity for every individual on a universal basis. In
accordance with the United Nations, the definition of the term
Human Rights is the rights are inherent regardless of the
individual's sex, race, caste, creed and color. Human rights tend
to reserve rights to live life with liberty and freedom free from
evil elements like slavery and torture. The human rights include
elements like the freedom to speak, freedom of having different
opinion tights to work and get educated. Although there are has
been key concerns relevant to the subject value in recent times

Contd.
Human rights tend to reserve rights to live life with liberty
and freedom free from evil elements like slavery and
torture. The human rights include elements like the
freedom to speak, freedom of having different opinion tights
to work and get educated. Although there are has been key
concerns relevant to the subject value in recent times.
According to Short, (2016) Human rights in Australia is
preserved under an independent judiciary system and is
highly acknowledged with this country. The policy for
human rights is developed under the Australian
Parliamentary democracy through the introduction of laws
and policies. Following this, the law and policies are
managed and implemented by High courts which manage
and implement the common law.

Summarizing important historical events relevant to the current
Values and principles
Bill of Rights under US constitution and Magna Carta
are proof and evidence for the historical development
of human rights different communities, countries and
societies (Briskman, 2014).
In the mid 19th century there was also an
introduction to the International Labor Organization
to look after the worker's rights at the workplace
(Cunneen et al 2016).
Australia are the introduction of policies named
Human Rights Commission Act in 1986, Disability
Discrimination Act in 1992 and Age Discrimination
Act in 2004.

Contd
the law and policies are managed and
implemented by High courts which manage
and implement the common law.
The policy for human rights is developed
under the Australian Parliamentary
democracy through the introduction of laws
and policies

Identifying current ethical and legal requirements relevant to the
chosen value and principles in Australia
There are various laws and legislation passed
by the federal parliament for humans rights
in Australia which are as follows:
Australian Human Rights Commission Act
1986
Disability Discrimination Act 1992
Age Discrimination Act 2004
Sex Discrimination Act 1984
Racial Discrimination Act 1975

Contd.
Australian Human Rights Commission Act
1986 - This act is also known as the Human
Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission
Act 1986. This law is made to protect the
human rights of people and provide equality
amongst them.
Disability Discrimination Act 1992 - This act
aimed to get rid of discrimination against the
people who are disabled.

Contd.
Age Discrimination Act 2004 - This act
ensures that the people of Australia do not
treat less favorably because of the age.
Sex Discrimination Act 1984 - This acts
promotes the equality between men and
women.
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 - this act
provides equality before the law for all
persons despite the prevailing circumstances
like race, colour, descent or national or ethnic
origin.

Conclusion
In conclusion, we can say that Australia federal
government has made various laws and also improve
their laws of human rights in past years which are
very favourable for the Australian peoples. Human
rights of Australia are working best for the safety of
the people with disabilities and from violence as
well. Humans rights of Australia also ensure that
disable peoples will get effective and fast access to
justice. This report recognizes the benefits of non-
discrimination or fair treatment for all men and
women, whom will be treated equally regardless of
race, sex, age, color, origin, etc. in Australia.

References
Boer, B. and Gruber, S., 2017. Legal Frameworks
for World Heritage and Human Rights in Australia.
Briskman, L., 2014. Social work with indigenous
communities: A human rights approach.
Cunneen, C., Goldson, B. and Russell, S., 2016.
Juvenile justice, young people and human rights in
Australia. Current Issues Crim. Just., 28, p.173.
Short, D., 2016. Reconciliation and colonial power:
Indigenous rights in Australia. Routledge.