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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Rights and Freedoms
What is the right to a fair hearing in Australian law?
- The right to have your case heard by a friendly judge
- The right to have your case decided impartially by a decision-maker who considers all relevant information without bias
- The right to have your case heard in your native language
- The right to choose your own judge
Why this is the correct answer
A fair hearing means your matter is decided by a decision-maker who considers all relevant information, hears from both sides, and makes a ruling without bias or predetermined conclusions. This principle of procedural fairness applies in courts, tribunals and government decision-making across Australia.