Intro to Family Law

Which Act defines 'family'

(a)  

Which international covenant further adds that the 'family unit is entitled to protection by society and the state'?

• International Covenant on Economic, Sociological and Cultural Rights

• International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights

• International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights

• International Covenant on Civil and Policy Rights

What is NOT a function of a family

• To provide stability and security for all members

• To ensure it is a nuclear family unit

• To ensure the emotional needs of parents and children are fulfilled by the family

• That parents act as role models for their children

The common law case that established precedent for the earlier definition of marriage was called Hyde v (a)  

In the Marriage Law Postal Survey, what percentage of Australians voted yes to changing the definition?

• 79.5%

• 61.6%

• 75.9%

• 66.1%

Check all correct options:

What does NOT make a marriage void?

• Bigamy

• Consanguinity

• Not of marriageable age

• Duress

• Performed by a legally approved person

Which case reaffirmed that polygamy in Australia is illegal?

(a)  

Which branch of government has power to make laws concerning marriage?

(a)  

Which case decriminalised homosexual sex in Australia?

• Di Mento v Visalli (1973)

• Ex parte Willis (1997)

• Hope and Brown v NIB Health Fund (1995)

• Toonen v Australia (1994)

The Property (Relationships) Legislation Amendment Act 1999 (NSW) was significant because it

• gave same sex couples the right to claim certain property taxes which they had previously been barred from

• gave same sex couples the same rights as heterosexual couples regarding the breakdown of a relationship

• gave same sex couples the right to leave property to their spouse once deceased

• gave same sex couples the right to create 'pre-nup' style agreements