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These arepressure groups in Australia Which advocates human rights ??

These arepressure groups in Australia Which advocates human rights ?? What have they advocated and achieved?? How do they achieve it??. true of false?. there are 30 articles under the universal declaration of human rights. Pressure Groups. formed over concerns tries to influence government

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These arepressure groups in Australia Which advocates human rights ??

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  1. These arepressure groups in Australia Which advocates human rights ?? What have they advocated and achieved?? How do they achieve it??

  2. true of false? • there are 30 articles under the universal declaration of human rights

  3. Pressure Groups • formed over concerns • tries to influence government • their influence depends on membership • eg ACTU has several million members

  4. pressure groups : types of action • protest • letter writing, petitions • media events/publicity campaign • meetings with politicians • making recommendations to governments

  5. what can individuals do? • individuals can apply pressure on governments by • forming pressure groups • getting their opinions heard • using petitions • mass meetings, eg stop work meetings, strikes (ACTU)

  6. The media • letters to the editors • opinions, expert information • BEWARE , media can be biased • Media Watch - Alan Jones Climate Change interview

  7. active citizenship • what concerns you?? (environment, education, freedoms) • citizens have the right to voice concerns • who to address your concerns? Members of Parliament

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