QLD - Law reform in a dynamic society

Question 1

A Royal Commission has the power to change the law once its hearings are completed.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

The Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry looked at:

Accepted Answer

behaviour of financial industries

Question 3

A government's impetus to change laws is driven by:

Accepted Answer

a Royal Commission, Other countries' changes to laws, Lobbying by specific groups, Media pressure

Question 4

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, approx. 1 in 4 women experienced violence by an intimate partner.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 5

A coroner in Queensland has a duty to investigate 'reportable deaths'.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 6

A coroner must include in their findings information about the guilt or innocence of relevant paraties.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 7

In 2018, the Federal Government changed the law regarding what important societal issue?

Accepted Answer

Same sex marriage

Question 8

A plebiscite is another name for a referendum.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

The Commonwealth legislation regulating Royal Commissions is:

Accepted Answer

The Royal Commissions Act 1902 (Cth)

Question 10

Why do laws change?

Accepted Answer

Changing values of society

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