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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Rights and Freedoms
What is the Australian Human Rights Act?
- A law that applies only to migrants and refugees
- A federal law that comprehensively lists all human rights for Australians
- A law passed in 2000 codifying all rights
- Australia does not have a national Human Rights Act — rights are protected through a combination of the Constitution, common law and legislation
Why this is the correct answer
Unlike many countries, Australia does not have a single comprehensive Human Rights Act at the federal level. Instead, rights are protected through a combination of the Australian Constitution, common law developed by courts, and specific legislation such as anti-discrimination laws and the Fair Work Act.