BILL OF RIGHTS

Past Australian governments have often claimed to uphold a ‘strong tradition of respect for individual rights and freedoms.’ However, actions such as the coercive measures during the COVID-19 pandemic—where individuals were forced to choose between vaccination and their employment—cast significant doubt on the legitimacy of these claims. While Australia currently relies on a patchwork of domestic and international mechanisms to promote human rights, many of these are ineffective and fail to provide adequate protection.

The Australian Nationalist Social Republic (ANSR) believes the solution lies in the introduction of a statutory Bill of Rights—a definitive legal instrument that would safeguard the rights of all citizens, as well as residents of the Republic, including minorities and foreigners to a limited extent. We assert that the government’s clear observance and protection of defined rights is fundamental to maintaining a functioning, civilised society. A statutory Bill of Rights would not only serve as a binding legal framework but also hold symbolic importance, reinforcing the government’s obligation to protect these rights. Additionally, it would encourage the public to become more aware of and reliant upon the protections to which they are entitled. The ANSR is committed to entrenching this Bill of Rights into the Republic's Constitution, securing these essential freedoms for all Australians.