National cabinet’s decision to halve the number of international arrivals to Australia is yet another blow to the 34,000 Australians overseas trying to return home.
But it is also far more than that. As international law scholars, our view is this latest move 18 months into the pandemic contravenes Australians’ right to enter their country.
Back in the 1950s, Australia was keenly involved in the drafting of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights one of two core human rights treaties. The treaty was signed by the Whitlam Labor government and then ratified by the Fraser Liberal government in 1980. This voluntary act committed Australia to abide by its provisions as a matter of international law.
The International Action Centre issues the following statement on: CAPE VERDE TAKES ON THE UNITED NATIONS
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The International Action Centre issues the following statement on: CAPE VERDE TAKES ON THE UNITED NATIONS
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