Impact of Treaties on Government Policies

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to the impact of treaties on government policies, specifically focusing on their legal implications in Australia.

International treaties

Agreements between countries that outline rights and obligations.

Racial Discrimination Act 1975

Domestic legislation implementing the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination in Australia.

Convention on the Rights of the Child

A treaty that establishes children's rights, guiding Australia's child welfare policies.

Legitimate expectation

A legal principle that refers to reasonable expectations that decisions will be made in accordance with established norms or treaties.

COAG

Council of Australian Governments, which sets frameworks for national issues including child welfare.

Crimes (Torture) Act 1988

Domestic legislation enforcing provisions from the Convention Against Torture.

Signatory

A country that has formally agreed to the terms of a treaty.

Deportation

The act of removing a person from a country, often for legal reasons such as immigration status.

High Court of Australia

The highest court in Australia, which interprets the law and has jurisdiction regarding constitutional matters.

Controversial decisions

Rulings that provoke public debate and dissent over legal and ethical implications.