Critics say that Australian governments are chipping away at our civil liberties.  They point to anti-terror legislation, recent media raids and the prosecution of whistleblowers.  Is a legislated Charter of Rights the answer or should Parliament reign supreme?

Critics say that Australian governments are chipping away at our civil liberties. They point to anti-terror legislation, recent media raids and the prosecution of whistleblowers. Is a legislated Charter of Rights the answer or should Parliament reign supreme?

Critics say that Australian governments are chipping away at our&nbsp;civil liberties.  They point to anti-terror legislation, recent media raids and the prosecution of whistleblowers. &nbsp;Is a legislated Charter of Rights the answer or should Parliament reign supreme?

Does Australia need a charter of human rights?

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Big Ideas brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world, casting light on the major social, cultural, scientific and political issues

Big Ideas&nbsp;brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world, casting light on the major social, cultural, scientific and political issues

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Does Australia need a charter of human rights?

Does Australia need a charter of human rights?