Commerce Report Flashcards
(20 cards)
What are the four levels of courts in Australia?
Local Court, District Court, Supreme Court, High Court
What type of cases does the Local Court handle?
Petty theft and similar minor offenses
What is the highest court in Australia?
High Court
What is the role of the High Court?
Interpret and apply the law of Australia
What types of cases does the High Court deal with?
Homicide appeals, Commonwealth law cases, civil cases
When was the High Court established?
1901
What law established the High Court?
Judiciary Act 1903
Where is the High Court located?
Canberra
What is a civil case?
A dispute between an individual and an organization seeking compensation or remedy
What was the outcome of the Cherry v State of Queensland case?
Cherry was sentenced to 2 terms of life imprisonment for double murder
What law was amended by the Queensland government in 2021 related to homicide cases?
The ‘no body, no parole’ law
What is a double murder?
A case involving the murder of two victims
What significant change did the Mabo v Queensland case bring to Australian law?
Overturned the concept of Terra Nullius
What was the ruling year of the Mabo case?
1992
Who delivered the lead judgment in the Mabo case?
Justice Brennan
What did the Mabo case lead to the introduction of?
Native Title Act 1993
What does the High Court ensure regarding laws?
Laws are applied consistently and fairly
True or False: The High Court can remove laws if necessary.
True
Fill in the blank: The Cherry case highlights that the High Court can ______ laws when necessary.
amend
Fill in the blank: The Mabo case demonstrates that the High Court can completely ______ laws when necessary.
get rid of
