The case for an Australian bill of rights

"In this book George Williams outlines the case for a national Bill of Rights to guarantee the rights of all Australians. Surveying the federal government's response to September 11 and the Bali attack, Williams shows how the threat of terrorism makes the protection of basic rights more, not less, urgent. He examines other recent controversies, including mandatory sentencing and racial discrimination, discusses the Australian Capital Territory's innovative Bill of Rights legislation, and spells out a realistic program for change."--BOOK JACKET.