11. Processes used to protect rights: Pre-legislative scrutiny – bills must be considered by both the Minister for Justice and the standing committee of each house to determine their compliance with the Charter Interpretation and enforcement of The Charter by courts, who must consider the rights of Aboriginal people, gender equality, and protection of multicultural character when interpreting (+see next slide) Dialogue between parliament and the courts is encouraged and the Supreme Court can be called upon to offer advisory opinions to parliament on the validity of proposed legislation Remedies are available to individuals from the courts if their rights are infringed (see further slides)
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