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These arepressure groups in AustraliaWhich advocates human rights ??
What have they advocated and achieved??How do they achieve it??
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true of false?•there are 30 articles under the
universal declaration of human rights
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Pressure Groups
•formed over concerns
•tries to influence government
•their influence depends on membership
•eg ACTU has several million members
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pressure groups : types of action
•protest
•letter writing, petitions
•media events/publicity campaign
•meetings with politicians
•making recommendations to governments
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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)
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The media
•letters to the editors
•opinions, expert information
•BEWARE , media can be biased• Media Watch - Alan Jones Climate Change interview
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active citizenship
•what concerns you?? (environment, education, freedoms)
•citizens have the right to voice concerns
•who to address your concerns? Members of Parliament