Author(s): Paula Gerber, Melissa Castan
This book, along with its companion Volume 2, provides a critical, comprehensive, accessible and scholarly examination of the most pressing human rights issues facing Australia today. Written for human rights and legal scholars and practitioners, as well as readers who wish to increase their understanding, this book provides a timely and provocative perspectives on the law and policy regarding the application of human rights standards in Australia.
The contributors leading Australian experts in human rights, drawn from both legal and non-legal disciplines, and from varied backgrounds. The authors each outline and critically explore their topics, presenting clear, articulate and engaging chapters that skilfully highlight both introductory ideas and in-depth scholarly analysis. Each chapter can be read individually, or consecutively as a complete work.
