Guilt and Liability

Laws are generally made by

• The Government

• The Courts

Penalties are also known as...

Answer explanation

Sanctions

Laws made by Parliament are referred to as

• Legislation

• Statutes

• Acts of Parliament

Before 1901, how was Australia governed?

Answer explanation

6 colonies - each with its own government and laws.

How many parliament are there in Australia and what are they?

Answer explanation

Nine

- one Commonwealth Parliament (Parliament of Australia/Federal Parliament)

- six state parliaments

- two territory parliaments

Local councils can make local laws about matters such as

VicRoads makes laws about

Laws made by local council etc. are known as

• secondary legislation

• delegated legislation

What are the four main courts?

Answer explanation

- the High Court

- the Federal Court

- the County Court

- the Magistrates' Court

There are three main courts in Victoria and two specialist courts. What are they?

Answer explanation

the three main courts; Supreme Court, County Court, Magistrates' Court

the two specialist courts; Children's Court, Coroners Court.