Law Council of Australia: Defence Act Must Balance Urgency and Rights
November 20, 2024
November 20, 2024
BRADDON, Australia, Nov. 20 -- The Law Council of Australia issued the following news release:
The Law Council of Australia has cautioned that the law must be very clear about the circumstances in which the Australian Defence Force (ADF) can be deployed in response to domestic threats and safeguards established to protect people's rights.
"Part IIIAAA of the Defence Act 1903 (Cth) enables the ADF to be called out to assist civilian authorities, such as the police, . . .
The Law Council of Australia has cautioned that the law must be very clear about the circumstances in which the Australian Defence Force (ADF) can be deployed in response to domestic threats and safeguards established to protect people's rights.
"Part IIIAAA of the Defence Act 1903 (Cth) enables the ADF to be called out to assist civilian authorities, such as the police, . . .