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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Rights and Freedoms
What is the significance of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to Australia?
- It applies only to refugees in Australia
- Australia was a founding member of the United Nations and played a role in drafting it — its principles influence Australian law and policy
- It replaces Australian law in human rights matters
- It has no relevance to Australian law
Why this is the correct answer
Australia was a founding member of the United Nations and its diplomat Herbert Vere Evatt played a significant role in drafting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. While the Declaration does not automatically become Australian law, its principles have influenced many areas of domestic legislation and policy.