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Your say: A bill of rights

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A federal inquiry is still preparing its findings on whether or not Australia should have a bill of rights.

Read: The case for a bill of rights | The case against a bill of rights

Advocates say a national charter will give greater effect to principles like freedom of speech as well as improve how we treat vulnerable members of the community.

Opponents say it will create uncertainty in our laws and hand too much power to unelected judges.

Tell us what you think below.

 

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