Discussion on whether the Australian Constitution should include any form of charter of rights. Examines the United States' experience with its Bill of Rights, viewed from a historical perspective, and Canada's constitutional Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The analysis of the Australian position includes an historical discussion, the extent of existing constitutional rights, the main arguments for and against constitutionalising human rights and the implications for the judicial system. Includes a table of cases and an index. Foreword by Sir Ninian Stephen. The author is a judge of the Federal Court of Australia.