11Legal ADR and Legal Methods Quiz

Chloe has been denied her application for a Firearms Licence. She believes that the Firearms Registry did not follow lawful procedure in considering her application. Which of the following is the most appropriate means of challenging the decision?

• An internal review

• A judicial review

• A Royal Commission

• An administrative review

When a judge considers whether or not a decision maker followed the principles of natural justice in making a decision, which of the following is occurring?

• Internal review

• External review

• Administrative review

• Legislative review

Two neighbours, Ben and Sienna, discussing a problem involving the fence that divides their properties are engaged in which type of alternative dispute resolution?

• Arbitration

• Mediation

• Negotiation

• Conciliation

Which method of dispute resolution is used in Community Justice Centres?

• Negotiation

• Mediation

• Arbitration

• Litigation

Simple bilateral negotiation is a feature of which of the following?

• Conciliation

• Court litigation

• Drafting of legislation

• Alternative Dispute Resolution

Which of the following procedures can be used in alternative dispute resolution?

• Negotiation, legal representation and conciliation

• Negotiation, litigation and conciliation

• Negotiation, litigation and mediation

• Negotiation, mediation and arbitration

Maya was disappointed that a rival business has been given development approval by the Local Council despite numerous objections. She then discovered that the business had paid a significant amount of money to the council officer who made the final decision. The events in this scenario are an example of which of the following?

• Judicial decision making

• The existence of business rivalry

• The exercise of corrupt behaviour

• The operation of Local Council by-laws

Maya was disappointed that a rival business has been given development approval by the Local Council despite numerous objections. She then discovered that the business had paid a significant amount of money to the council officer who made the final decision. Which course of action should Maya follow?

• Take the council officer to court

• Take the business rival to court

• Report the matter to the Australian Securities and Investment Commission

• Report the matter to the Independent Commission Against Corruption

Which of the following is a dispute resolution method in which a third party provides advice to assist the disputing parties?

• Litigation

• Arbitration

• Conciliation

• Mediation

Which of the following is an example of a federal law enforcement agency?

• The NSW Police

• The Australian Taxation Office

• The Australian Human Rights Commission

• The Independent Commission Against Corruption