Human Rights Act 2004
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The Human Rights Act 2004 is an Act of the Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly
that recognises the fundamental human rights of individuals. It was the first of its kind in Australia
, however Victoria has since passed the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities
and the Human Rights Consultation is currently deliberating on whether the federal government should adopt a human rights act.
The Act established an Australian Capital Territory Human Rights Commissioner. It also empowers the ACT Supreme Court to declare on compliance of legislation.
The Act was amended in 2005 by the Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment Act 2005
Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly
The Australian Capital Territory Legislative Assembly is the unicameral legislature of the Australian Capital Territory...
that recognises the fundamental human rights of individuals. It was the first of its kind in Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
, however Victoria has since passed the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities
Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities
The Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 is an Act of Parliament of the state of Victoria, Australia, designed to "protect and promote" human rights....
and the Human Rights Consultation is currently deliberating on whether the federal government should adopt a human rights act.
The Act established an Australian Capital Territory Human Rights Commissioner. It also empowers the ACT Supreme Court to declare on compliance of legislation.
The Act was amended in 2005 by the Human Rights Commission Legislation Amendment Act 2005