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A Bill A draft law proposed in parliament. A Bill must be passed in both the Senate and the House of Representatives before the govener general signs off on the bill
An Act an official law
The Three Separations of Powers Parliament, Executive, Judiciary
The Power of the Executive The Executive puts the law into action
The Power of the Judiciary The Judiciary makes judgements about the law
What is the legislative process? The process of making laws
Law made by Parliament is known as legislation, statutes or Acts or Statute Law
Law made by the Courts is known as known as common law or precedents
What is Delegated legislation? Law made by subordinate authorities. Some examples include local councils and The Taxation office.
Summary offence Minor offence, heard in the magistrates court. Traffic offences and drink driving
Indictable offence Serious offence, heard in the County and Supreme Court. Murder armed robbery
Court Hierarchy in Australia Courts are ordered from lowest to highest The lower courts hear the less serious cases. The higher courts hear the more serious cases. The hierarchy allows courts to specialise in certain areas of law eg Family Court.
Magistrates' Courts Magistrates’ Courts hear less serious matters and are heard by a Magistrate. Lowest State/ territory court
County Court County Courts are the next level up from the Magistrates Court. Matters in these courts are heard by a Judge. Middle State/ territory Court
Supreme Court The Supreme Court is the highest court in that State or Territory. supreme Courts will conduct jury trials for indictable offences but this is generally only for very serious offences, such as murder. Supreme Courts will also hear appeals from lower c
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