Recommendation 73
Consider establishing a comprehensive human rights act as recommended by the National Human Rights Consultative Committee
State
Canada
Issue
Domestic legal, institutional and policy frameworks
Implementation of recommendations and follow-up
Population group
N/A
Australian Government Agency and/or Jurisdiction
• Attorney-General's Department
Australia's Response
Notes (will not consider further at this time)
Australia's Position
The Australian Government does not propose to introduce a federal Human Rights Act. The Australian Government considers that existing mechanisms provide for the protection and promotion of human rights.