Law Enforcement Agencies
What is the role of the Australian Federal Police (AFP)?
To investigate Commonwealth offences, organised crime, cybercrime, terrorism and international crime
What are the 4 main methods of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) before going to court?
Negotiation, Conciliation, Mediation, and Arbitration
Name the 4 Different Types of Non-Legal Methods of Challenging State Power
Media, Members of Parliament, Trade Unions, Interest Groups and NGOs
What Are The 2 Types of Reviews That Are Legal Methods of Challenging State Power?
Internal and External Reviews
What are the 3 NSW Statutory Bodies?
Anti-Discrimination Board, Commissions of Enquiry and Independent Commission Against Corruption
Who Coordinates National Efforts Against Cybercrime and Technology-Enabled Crime?
The Australian High Tech Crime Centre
A Third Party Helps 2 Parties Discuss a Dispute and Encourages Communication but Leaves the Final Decision Entirely to Them. Which ADR Method is Being Used?
Mediation
Explain how Members of Parliament Functions as a Non-Legal Method of Challenging State Power
Members of Parliament are elected representatives who can challenge state power by questioning government decisions, proposing new laws, debating issues and speaking on behalf of their constituents
What Are The 4 Main Bodies For External Reviews?
Administrative and other Tribunals, Privacy Bodies, Courts, and Office of Ombudsman
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) and The United Nations are examples of what?
National and International Bodies
What is the role of the Australian Security intelligence Organisation (ASIO)?
To gather intelligence about threats to Australia's national security eg. terrorism and espionage
A Workplace Dispute is Referred to a Third Party who Listens to Both Sides and Suggests Possible Ways to Settle the Matter. Which ADR Method is Being Used?
Conciliation
......... are organisations that represents workers and protect their rights and interests.
Trade Unions
A department has reviewed your application and you are still not satisfied. You take the matter to a tribunal seperate from the department
Which is internal review and which is external review?
First is internal and second external
A journalist claims that a NSW government minister accepted gifts from a property developer in exchange for favourable treatment. Which body would deal with this?
NSW Statutory Body (Independent Commission Against Corruption [ICAC])
What is the role of the Australian Border Force?
To protect Australia's borders by managing customs, immigration compliance and border security
A Builder and Homeowner Cannot Agree on Responsibility for Faulty Work. An Independent 3rd Party Hears Evidence and Makes a Binding Decision. Which ADR Method is Being Used?
Arbitration
What are NGOs? How do they Challenge State Power?
Independent organisations that are not controlled by the government. They challenge state power by advocating for social, environmental, or human rights issues and pushing governments to change laws, policies and practices
Explain what the Office of Ombudsman
Investigates complaints about government departments and public authorities. Ombudsman looks into whether people have been treated fairly and whether decisions were made properly
Concerns are raised that some Australians are being denied equal treatment because of their race or religion
National Body (Australian Human Rights Commission [AHRC])
Which agency would stop prohibited goods from entering Australia?
Australian Border Force
Two Businesses Owners Have a Disagreement Over a Contract and Settle the Issue by Discussing it Directly. Which ADR Method is Being Used?
Negotiation
Explain the Difference between NGOs and Interest Groups
Interest groups are organisations that focus on specific issues or interests and primarily seek to influence government policies, laws or public opinion through advocacy and lobbying.
NGOs are independent organisations that work to address broader social, environmental, or humanitarian issues. Unlike interest groups, NGOs often provide services and support directly to communities, whilst also advocating for change when necessary
A company shares your personal information without permission and you make a complaint. Where would you make this complaint to?
A Privacy Body
Explain the difference between NSW Statutory Bodies, National Bodies and International Bodies
NSW Statutory Bodies --> Organisations created by an Act of the NSW Parliament to carry out specific government functions within NSW eg. NSW Electoral Commission
National Bodies --> Operate across the entirety of a country and are established by the nation's government eg. Australian Human Rights Commission
International Bodies --> Operae across multiple countries and address global issues eg. WHO and ICC