Human Rights Explainer with Australian Human Rights Commissioner, Lorraine Finlay

Lorraine Finlay, Australian Human Rights Commissioner looks at human rights in Australia
The video is a discussion on various aspects of the promotion, protection and enforcement of rights in an Australian context and covers not only human rights basics. It also looks at how we prioritise rights, the introduction of an Australian Bill of Rights in the Constitution, Asylum seekers, the rule of law and the recent High Court decision in the case of NZYQ, and the role of the Australian Human Rights Commission and its relationship with the Australian Government
What is the relationship between human rights and the rule of law? (At 0.40 minutes Video 1)
Rights in Australia are protected by a combination of the Constitution, Statute Law and Common Law. Which is the most effective way to have rights protected? (At 3.00 minutes Video 1)
Should Australia have a Bill of Rights? What are the Pros and Cons? (At 4.19 minutes Video 1)
What are some potential conflicting rights if Australia was to introduce a Bill of Rights? (At 5.48 minutes Video 1)
What are some examples of rights protected by the common law? (At 6.28 minutes Video 1)
Do any Government policies or laws conflict with Human Rights Acts eg in Victoria, ACT and Qld ? (At 7.37 minutes Video 1)
What legal remedies are there if Australia doesn’t have a Charter of Rights? (At 9.29 minutes Video 1)
What is the role of the Australian Human Rights Commission and what power do they have? (At 11.25 minutes Video 1)
What does the Australian Human Rights Commission do to protect Human Rights? (At 12.47 minutes Video 1)
What is the relationship between the Australian Human Rights Commission and the Australian Government? (At 13.40 minutes Video 1)
Does the Australian Human Rights Commission operate on an international level? (At 14.42 minutes Video 1)
Are there some Human Rights that need greater protection than others? (At 16.11 minutes Video 1)
Are there any rights that are currently being focused on by the Australian Human Rights Commission? (At 17.08 minutes Video 1)
How is the recent High Court decision NZYQ important from a human rights and rule of law perspective? (At 18.55 minutes Video 1)
Are there any human rights that are more important for young people and what do young people need to know and do in regards to human rights? (At 20.20 minutes Video 1)