Court Hierachy Flashcards
(25 cards)
court hierarchy
the ranking system of courts based on their power and role.
Juristriction
job a court has
Appeal
when someone thinks a court made a mistake so they ask a higher court to review the decision.
Precedents
Past court cases used to compare to decisions being made through current court cases.
western australian court hierarcry list
high court of austrlia
wa court of appeal
wa supreme court
wa district court
wa magistrate court
high court australia juristriction
hear appeals from the court of appeal
wa court of appeal juristriction
Criminal case appeals from supreme, district and magistrate court.
Civil appeals from supreme, and district courts
wa supreme court
criminal cases that could result in life sentence
civil cases that cost up to $750000
District court
civil appeals from the magistrate
criminal cases resulting in 3-20 yrs of imprisonment
civil cases resulting in $75000-$750000
magistrate court
criminal cases resulting in 0-3yrs imprisonment
civil cases involving costs below $75000
political ideology
a set of beliefs/ideas about how society should run.
political party
an organisation seeking to be elected into parliament in order to influence law and decision making.
left wing
larger role for government and the government owns and controls resources and businesses.
right wing
smaller government power, supports traditions, and promotes individuals rights.
Labour party ideology and leader
social democracy, Anthony Albanese
Labour party policies
Improving health care (strengthening medicare)
Addressing climate change (powering Australian plan)
Enhancing education (better schools and early learning)
Liberal Party ideology and leader
liberal/conservative, Peter Dutton
Liberal Party Policies
Economic management (keeping Australia strong)
National security (keeping Australia safe)
Infrastructure development (building Australia)
Major Parties
Parties capable of winning enough seats in the HoR to form government.
Minor Parties
Only win a few seats and aren’t capable to form government alone.
National Party of Australia ideology and leader
conservatism, David Littleproud
National Party of Australia policies
Supporting regional communities with access to health care, education and jobs.
Agricultural development by providing better technology, research and funding farmers
Improving regional infrastructure-roads, wifi and mobile coverage.
Greens ideologies and leader
social democracy, Adam Bandt
Greens Policies
Tackling climate change (100% renewable)
Social Justice (raise welfare payments)
Protecting the environment (create new national parks)
