(ii) Principles The 2010 Framework was based on 5 key principles: to educate, engage, protect, respect and reaffirm human rights as illustrated in Figure 3.20 The Framework was strongly focused on the NHRCC recommendation that education must be ‘the highest priority for improving and promoting human rights in Australia’.21 Figure 3: 2010 Framework in Action Community education and engagement programs Human rights and responsibilities in primary and secondary schools Educate Engage Human rights education and training for the Australian public sector Reaffirm Commitment to promoting and respecting human rights in Australia Policies, programs and legislation that are consistent with human rights Review of legislation for human rights compliance Protect Enhanced Parliamentary scrutiny through a new Joint Committee on Human Rights 36 Respect Statement of Compatability with human rights for new Bills and delegated legislation FREE & EQUAL: Revitalising Australia’s Commitment to Human Rights