Fair Trial
What is the standard of proof in a criminal trial?
Beyond reasonable doubt
This type of constitutional right is specifically written into the Australian Constitution.
express right
Citizens may publicly gather and express opposition to government policy through this form of political action.
protesting
What do these initials stand for ALRC?
Australian Law Reform Commission.
What is the smallest country in the world after Vatican City?
Monaco
What right allows an accused person to refuse to testify against themselves?
Right to silence
Section 116 of the Australian Constitution provides protection relating to this freedom.
religion
Directly attempting to persuade politicians or government decision-makers to change a law or policy is known as this.
lobbying
This Commonwealth official requests the ALRC to conduct inquiries into areas of law.
Attorney-General
What is the only continent located in all four hemispheres?
Africa
What right allows the defence to question prosecution witnesses?
Right to cross-examine witnesses
Unlike an express right, this type of right is identified by the High Court as arising from the structure or text of the Constitution.
Implied right
A person experiencing unlawful discrimination may lodge a complaint with this national human rights body.
Australian Human Rights Commission
True or false: recommendations made by the ALRC automatically become Australian law.
false
Which element has the atomic number 74?
Tungsten
What 1992 High Court case established important protections for an unrepresented accused facing a serious criminal trial?
Dietrich v The Queen (1992)
Section 80 of the Australian Constitution provides this right for trials on indictment for Commonwealth offences.
Trial by jury
This dispute-resolution process uses an independent person to help parties reach an agreed outcome without a court determining the dispute.
conciliation
A Queensland state school makes a decision that unreasonably limits a student's protected rights. Under this Act, the school is a public entity required to act compatibly with human rights.
Human Rights Act 2019 (QLD)
Which African country was formerly known as Abyssinia?
Ethiopia
This international covenant provides detailed protections relating to fair trials and the administration of justice.
ICCPR
Under Queensland law, organisers of a public protest must give authorities this before obtaining authorisation.
notice of intention to hold the protest or assembly
Before certain discrimination proceedings can move from the AHRC to the Federal Court, the AHRC must issue this document.
notice of termination
A new Commonwealth Bill is introduced into Parliament. Under the Human Rights (Parliamentary Scrutiny) Act 2011 (Cth), it must be accompanied by this document.
statement of compatibility
Which scientist first proposed the three laws of planetary motion?
Johannes Kepler