How are human rights protected in Australia? (A) Human rights are only protected by international law - HSC - SSCE Legal Studies - Question 15 - 2002 - Paper 1

In Australia, human rights are primarily protected through a combination of common law and statutory law, as well as some provisions in the Australian Constitution. The Constitution contains limited protections for rights, and these do not cover all human rights comprehensively. Although Australia is a signatory to various international human rights treaties, the effectiveness of these treaties in domestic law often depends on legislative action and judicial interpretation.