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separation of powers

ensure that no single group in the parliamentary system can administer the law, make the law, interpret the law

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separation of powers

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effective laws

  1. reflects society’s values

  2. enforceable

  3. clear and understood

  4. known

  5. stable

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types of laws

  1. statute laws

  2. common laws

  3. Australian Constitution

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statute law

  • law made by parliament

  • passed through Commonwealth and State Parliament

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examples of statute laws

  • racial discrimination act 1975 (cth)

  • disability discrimination act 1992 (cth)

  • anti-discrimination act 1995 (tas)

  • equal opportunity act 2019 (vic)

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Australian Constitution

  • sets out how Australia is ruled

  • protects basic rights of Australians

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express rights

  • explicitly stated in the wording of the Constitution

  • can only be altered by referendums

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common law

  • established and developed through decisions made by judges in courts

  • stems from a precedent

  • used to guide future cases

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democracy

  • to rule by the people

  • voters elect candidates to carry out business of the government on their behalf

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characteristics of an effective democracy

  • free and fair elections

  • protection of rights

  • freedom of speech

  • equality

  • rule of law

  • political participation