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Do Australians Need a Bill of Rights?

Do Australians Need a Bill of Rights?
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One of the main arguments for the enactment of a national Bill of Rights in Australia is that they are effective mechanisms to protect fundamental human rights.

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Augusto Zimmermann
Augusto Zimmermann
Ph.D.
Augusto Zimmermann, PhD, LLD, is a professor and head of law at Sheridan Institute of Higher Education in Perth. He is also president of the Western Australian Legal Theory Association and served as a commissioner with the Law Reform Commission of Western Australia from 2012 to 2017. Mr. Zimmermann has authored numerous books, including “Western Legal Theory: History, Concepts and Perspectives" and “Foundations of the Australian Legal System: History, Theory, and Practice.”
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