Critical perspectives on human rights law in Australia / Paula Gerber, LLB (QUT), MSc (King's College London), LLM (Monash), Phd (Melb), admitted as a solicitor, Queensland, NSW and Victoria, Solicitor England and Wales, Attorney, California. Professor, Faculty of Law, Monash University and Melissa Castan, BA/LLB (Monash), LLM (Melb.), PostGradDipEd (Monash), PhD (Monash), admitted as barrister and solicitor, Victoria and the High Court of Australia, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Monash University).
Critical Perspectives on Human Rights Law in Australia provides a comprehensive, accessible and scholarly examination of many of the key human rights issues facing Australia today. Written for human rights and legal scholars, legal practitioners and those readers who wish to increase their understanding of the field, this book provides a timely and intriguing discussion on the law and policy regarding the application of human rights standards in Australia today. The contributors are many of the nation's leading and emerging experts in human rights, drawn from both legal and non-legal disciplines, and from varied backgrounds including universities, NGOs and the Australian Human Rights Commission. The authors outline and explore a collection of thought-provoking and controversial topics, presenting clear, articulate and engaging chapters that skilfully highlight both introductory ideas and in-depth critical analysis.
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