Wilson, Beth Review(s) of: Winning for women: A personal story, by Iola Mathews, Monash University Publishing, 2019, 301 pages, $29.95 (paperback). Article source: https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=088357568332836;res=IELHSS
Month: May 2020
Volume 45 Issue 1 – Speaking up [Book Review]
Georgeson, Caitlyn Review(s) of: Speaking up, by Gillian Triggs, Melbourne University Publishing, 2018, 300 pages, $45 (hardback). Article source: https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=088376201304095;res=IELHSS
Volume 45 Issue 1 – Just Mercy
O’Brien, Melanie Review(s) of: Just Mercy, by Director: Destin Daniel Cretton, Cast: Michael B Jordan, Jamie Foxx, Brie Larson, Producer: Endeavor Content, MACRO, Netter Productions, One Community, Outlier Society, Participant, 2019, Roadshow, 137 minutes. Article source: https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=088394834275353;res=IELHSS
Volume 45 Issue 1 – Magical moonlight
Candy, Deb Article source: https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=087966275936414;res=IELHSS
Volume 45 Issue 1 – Queensland’s new human rights law
Rice, Simon This issue of the ‘Alternative Law Journal’ celebrates Australia’s third provincial human rights law, just weeks after it commenced. ‘Queensland’s Human Rights Act 2019’ joins – and adopts substantially the same form as – the ACT’s ‘Human Rights Act 2004’ and Victoria’s ‘Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006’. Article source: https://search.informit.com.au/documentSummary;dn=087984908907672;res=IELHSS
Volume 45 Issue 1 – The ‘Human Rights Act 2019’ (Qld): Some perspectives from Victoria
Chen, Bruce The ‘Human Rights Act 2019’ (Qld) is modelled on Victoria’s dialogue model for human rights protection, the ‘Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006’ (Vic). This article provides a Victorian perspective on the operative provisions of Queensland’s Human Rights Act, particularly those which bind public entities, courts and tribunals when applying legislation…
Volume 45 Issue 1 – Queensland’s ‘Human Rights Act’: Perhaps not such a great step forward?
Schetzer, Louis In February 2019 Queensland became the third Australian jurisdiction to enact a statutory human rights charter. The Queensland Human Rights Act is modelled on the Victorian ‘Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006’ and the ACT ‘Human Rights Act 2004’. However, it also provides for an accessible complaints mechanism for alleged contraventions…
Volume 45 Issue 1 – Queensland’s new right to education: What does it mean for children with disabilities?
Walsh, Tamara; Burton, Bridget Queensland’s ‘Human Rights Act 2019’ includes a right to education. Schools will be required to consider the human rights of children when making decisions about enrolments and educational adjustments. This article investigates how the right to education might operate in Queensland state schools, and discusses the potential of this new provision…
Volume 45 Issue 1 – A Queensland treaty: Current steps and potential challenges
Hobbs, Harry Last year Queensland joined Victoria and the Northern Territory in formally committing to a conversation about a treaty with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This article explains what a treaty is, outlines the processes undertaken thus far, situates it within the broader national context, and explores several challenges moving forward. Article source:…
Volume 45 Issue 1 – The grassroots campaign for a Human Rights Act in Queensland: A case study of modern Australian law reform
Phillips, Emma; McVeigh, Aimee The ‘Human Rights Act 2019’ (Qld) is the first dedicated human rights statute enacted in Queensland and only the third law of this type in Australia. Its passage was the culmination of a sustained, grassroots campaign spanning five years. The success of this campaign can be explained through an understanding of…