Critical Perspectives on Human Rights Law in Australia Volume One - eBook

This book, along with its companion Volume 2, provides a critical, comprehensive, accessible and scholarly examination of the most pressing human rights issues facing Australia today. Written for human rights and legal scholars and practitioners, as well as readers who wish to increase their understanding, this book provides a timely and provocative perspectives on the law and policy regarding the application of human rights standards in Australia.

The contributors leading Australian experts in human rights, drawn from both legal and non-legal disciplines, and from varied backgrounds. The authors each outline and critically explore their topics, presenting clear, articulate and engaging chapters that skilfully highlight both introductory ideas and in-depth scholarly analysis. Each chapter can be read individually, or consecutively as a complete work.

Editorial Review

'This book provides a remarkable portrait of the state of human rights in Australia; not always favourable... .'

- The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG

'This book is just what we need, an insightful analysis of the current state of human rights law in Australia, along with guidance about how we can improve the protection and promotion of human rights in this country.'

- Gillian Triggs, UN Assistant Secretary-General and Assistant High Commissioner Protection UNHCR

'This collection offers a fascinating array of analyses of Australia's engagement with the international human rights system. It shows the complexity of the Australian political and legal context which has long been wary of the language of human rights. This book is incisive and critical, yet ultimately optimistic about the future of human rights in Australia.

- Professor Hilary Charlesworth

This book, along with its companion Volume 2, provides a critical, comprehensive, accessible and scholarly examination of the most pressing human rights issues facing Australia today. Written for human rights and legal scholars and practitioners, as well as readers who wish to increase their understanding, this book provides a timely and provocative perspectives on the law and policy regarding the application of human rights standards in Australia.

The contributors leading Australian experts in human rights, drawn from both legal and non-legal disciplines, and from varied backgrounds. The authors each outline and critically explore their topics, presenting clear, articulate and engaging chapters that skilfully highlight both introductory ideas and in-depth scholarly analysis. Each chapter can be read individually, or consecutively as a complete work.

Editorial Review

'This book provides a remarkable portrait of the state of human rights in Australia; not always favourable... .'

- The Hon Michael Kirby AC CMG

'This book is just what we need, an insightful analysis of the current state of human rights law in Australia, along with guidance about how we can...