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Which of the following is the best explanation of the term "Legislation"?
Law made in the courts by the decision of judges
Law made in parliament by the decision of judges
Law made in courts by the decision of elected representatives of the people
Law made in parliament by the decision of elected representatives of the people
Which one of the following statements is correct in regard to Legislation
Legislation is law made in courts by judges
Legislation is law made in parliament by elected representative of the people.
Legislation is law made in courts by members of parliament
Legislation is law made in courts by elected representatives of the people.
What is an injunction?
A payment of money to restore financial damages caused
A court order to do or stop doing something
A decision handed down in a civil court that becomes an example of who law works
A stoppage in proceedings of a court case to allow defendant time to examine new evidence
Which of the following is the best explanation of “The Burden of Proof”
Nothing is a crime unless unless the law specifically says it is.
Actions that offend morality are not necessarily unlawful.
A person accused of a crime has the right to remain silent.
Persons accused of having committed a crime are innocent until proven guilty.
When a person appears in court accused of committing a crime the other party who they face is:
The Attorney General
The Crown
The person(s) on who the crime was committed
The Police
Which of the following is the most appropriate explanation of Civil Law:
Civil Law is about ensuring perpetrators of crimes are punished.
Civil Law is about ensuring that the processes of government are in accordance with the principles of democracy.
Civil Law is about settling disputes among individuals.
Civil Law is about protecting the rights of the individual when they are accused of a crime.
Which of the following is the most appropriate word used to indicate law that has come into existence through the decision of judges in previous court cases:
Precedence
Antecedence
Preference
Supposition
Which of the following is the best explanation of the test of reasonableness in cases of negligence.
Was it reasonable to assume that the defendant should have foreseen that his/her actions would have resulted in injury? b)
Was it reasonable that the plaintiff should have known there were inherent risks in the activity?
Was it reasonable to assume that the defendant had no intention of causing harm?
Was it reasonable that the defendant’s actions were not the cause of the plaintiff’s injuries?
The case of Donohue v Stevenson (1932) was about:
A worm in a bottle of wine
A beatle in a bottle of lemonade
A caterpillar in a bottle of soda
A snail in a bottle of ginger beer.
The standardised rules that organisations implement as their own constitution are called
The Standard Regulations
The Standing Procedures
The Model Rules
The Example Constitution
Which of the following is the best definition of the legal concept known as “natural justice”:
An accused person has the right to represent themselves in a court of law
A person has a natural right to seek compensation in a court of law for financial losses they have sustained
Decisions affecting the rights of citizens should be reached only after a fair hearing.
Court decisions must be based on evidence and facts
Which of the following is the best explanation of the purpose of a Tribunal in the context of sport:
It is a body of people set up to interpret rules and discipline players and officials.
It is a court of law that hears matters pertaining to sport players and discipline.
It is a body of people that develop disciplinary rules.
It is court of law that deals exclusively with matters related to industrial relations.
The phrase “all evidence should be on the table” means:
Evidence against the accused must be presented in a court of law and not outside the court.
The persons who brings a case before the court must ensure they are in attendance when their evidence against the accused is being presented.
Any evidence that is presented in a court of law can be cross-examined by the lawyers for the defence once it has been presented.
An accused person must be able to examine evidence against them before a court case begins.
Which of the following is the best explanation of “Unjustifiable Hardship” in the context of Discrimination.
A person who feels that they have suffered discrimination claims that, as a result, they have suffered financial hardship that is unjustifiable.
A person who wishes to bring a court action against a corporation, association or other business entity is unable to do so due to financial hardship that would be unjustifiable.
A corporation, association or other business entity may refuse to provide services to a customer if the supply of services would impose unjustifiable hardship on the company.
A corporation, association or other business entity should not discriminate in the provision of services to customers unless if it can prove that the customer would suffer unjustifiable hardship.
Which of the following are grounds for lawful discrimination. (two correct answers)
A club may exclude a person from membership if the person is not a member of the group of people with an attribute for whom the club was established.
A club may exclude a person from membership if the club considers that the person is not of the same sex as the other members of the club.
A club may exclude a person from membership if they have a criminal record.
A club may exclude a person from membership if they do not have Australian citizenship.
When is “strength, stamina and physique” taken into account in cases of discrimination:
If a person is accused of discrimination, a court of law will determine they have exerted undue physical pressure on the victim.
If a person is prevented from undertaking an activity, a court of law in a discrimination case may determine whether there was any justification due to their physical characteristics.
If a person is accusing another person of discrimination, they may claim that they did not feel they were able to defend themselves adequately.
If a person undertakes an activity, a court of law in a discrimination case may determine whether they had sufficient physical characteristics
Whose responsibility is it to ensure the Working with Children Check is made:
The person working with children.
The person who hires the person to work with children.
The governmental agency responsible for administering law to organisations which employ people who work with children.
The organisation that provides professional recruitment services.
In the context of The Copyright Act, Fair Dealing means:
A small proportion of copyright material can be used for special purposes such as education.
The penalty for infringement of the Copyright Act depends on the extent of the unlawful copying.
People who wish to use copyright material must ask the owner of the copyright for permission.
Copyright must be registered with the appropriate government agency before the woner’s rights are protected in law.
What is the period after the author’s death that copyright protection is extended on the proviso that the work was published during the lifetime of the author.
16 Years
25 Years
50 Years
100 Years
The protection afforded a registered design is:
8 Years
16 Years
50 Years
100 Years
In the context of the Trade Practises Act 1974, what does anti-competitive practises mean?
Actions by individuals that ensure the price and quality of products are determined by market forces.
Actions by individuals that interfere with normal market forces that determine price and quality of products and services.
Actions by businesses that ensure the price and quality of products are determined by market forces.
Actions by businesses that interfere with normal market forces that determine price and quality of products and services.
Is a consumer is entitled to a refund in the following cases?
The product was imported from a country which has not signed the Kyoto Protocol.
The product had a fault which was known about prior to purchase.
The product does not agree with the description.
The product was more expensive than another nearby store.
Under the Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 1999 (Queensland), a category 1 game is a game where:
Total Ticket Sales is not more than $2000
Total Profits are not more $2000
The value of Prizes is not more than $2000
The game does not have more than 2000 tickets sold
Which of the following is the best explanation of fiduciary duty?
The obligation of board or committee members to declare any previous bankruptcy.
The obligation of board or committee members to declare any previous criminal convictions.
The obligation of board or committee members to attend every board/committee meeting.
The obligation of board or committee members to act diligently and honestly for the association.
Which of the following is the best explanation of the object of the Trade Practises Act 1974 (Commonwealth):
Enhance the welfare of Australians through the promotion of competition and fair-trading and provision for consumer protection.
Enhance the economy of Australia through the regulation of international trade and trade tariffs.
Enhance the economy of Australia through the provision of training in the establishment of an export trade business.
Enhance the protection of Australian businesses through the establishment of anti-competitive trading practises.
Which of the following is the best definition of "Game" as stipulated by the Charitable and Non-Profit Gaming Act 1999 is:
A Game is a game, scheme or arrangement offering prizes in which winners are determined wholly by chance
A Game is a game, scheme or arrangement offering prizes in which winners are determined wholly or partly by chance
A Game is a game, scheme or arrangement offering raffle tickets in which winners are determined wholly by chance
A Game is a game, scheme or arrangement in which winners are determined wholly or partly by chance
Which of the following is the best explanation of the term vilification?
An act that could incite others to hate or severely ridicule a person because of their ethnic or religious background.
An act that happens publicly that could incite others to hate a person because of their ethnic or religious background or sexual preference.
An act that happens privately that could incite others to treat a person less favourably due to an attribute they possess.
An act that happens publicly that could incite others to treat a person less favourably due to an attribute they possess.
Which of the statements below regarding prize in an Art Union is CORRECT?
If prizes are not claimed after three months they may be given away.
Prizes must constitute a minimum of 25% of gross proceeds.
Prizes may be drawn in ascending or descending order
Prizes can be cash prizes provided they are not more than $10,000
Which of the following is NOT a duty of the Licensed Gaming Employee:
The supervision of access to the internal parts of a gaming machine
The supervision of money clearances from Gaming Machines
The maintenance and repair of Gaming Machines.
The supervision of entries in accounting records required to be kept and maintained under the Act
In contract law, the term "consideration" means:
The intent of contractual parties to form a legally binding relationship.
The value of the bargain paid by the parties.
The special rules that apply to persons under 18.
The cooling off period during which parties can cancel the contract.
Which of the following is the best explanation of the purpose of the Protection of Moveable Cultural Heritage Act 1986:
Protect fauna and flora from interference or detruction by the public
Prevent the stealing of artifacts from historical shipwrecks
Prevent the removal of objects which may have cultural value from the land.