A dedication to the rule of law is one of Australia’s basic principles; every Australian recognises the importance of laws in keeping communities and the country as a whole calm and safe. Everyone in Australia is equal under the law, and no one is immune from following it or being penalised for failing to do…
State and territorial administrations are in charge of establishing and enforcing traffic laws in their respective areas. Individuals who violate traffic regulations may face fines or jail terms. Driving a car in Australia is unlawful unless you have registered your vehicle and have a local driving licence. Seatbelts are required in Australia for both drivers…
Every new Australian citizen should get acquainted with the country’s laws. If you did not realise something was illegal and nevertheless commit an infraction, claiming ignorance of the law is not a defence. Australian legislation is intended to ensure that every person in Australia feels secure and happy within their families, friendship groups, and communities…
Australia has an independent judiciary, which means that a court decides whether or not an individual is in violation of the law, and what punishment they should get if they are. A person is only justified in court based on the facts offered. Judges or magistrates rule over courts and have jurisdiction over court proceedings….
After a federal election, the party with the most House of Representatives members (or the one that can create a majority in partnership with other parties) normally becomes the Australian Government, and the party leader becomes Prime Minister. In turn, the party (or coalition of parties) with the second most members becomes the Opposition and…
Political parties are groupings of people that get together because they have similar views on how a nation should be managed. Working together, their goal is to make their party’s policies become law. The Liberal Party of Australia, the Australian Labour Party, the National Party, and the Australian Greens are Australia’s four main political parties….
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