For over four decades, the ICCPR, together with the International Covenant on Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights (ICESCR) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), have formed the so-called “International Bill of Human Rights”, setting out those rights...
Libertyworks Inc v Commonwealth of Australia Case S10/2020: LibertyWorks Inc v. Commonwealth of Australia Summary Libertyworks Inc sought a declaration from the High Court of Australia that the registration provisions under the Foreign Interference...
Read our Simple Explainer: Does the Constitution allow the States to Close their Borders? https://www.ruleoflaw.org.au/constitution/border-closures/ Article by Chris Merritt The High Court told Clive Palmer last November that his challenge to Western Australia’s...
The Rule of Law Education Centre is delighted to announce the appointment of Margaret Cunneen SC as its new President. Margaret is a passionate and energetic supporter of the rule of law in Australia and brings a wealth of experience from her time as Commissioner of...
Australia society has four main democratic beliefs that form the core of our national identity, each one embedded into the process of how Australia is governed. They are: Parliamentary democracy The rule of law Respect for all individuals Living peacefully These...
