Pet. & Dem.
Formal written request for parliament to change the law
Provide 2 types of traditional, and 2 types of social, media.
Newspapers, magazines, TV, radio AND Instagram, Twitter (X), TikTok
List 1 function of the VLRC
Major inquiry / Minor Inquiry / Monitoring / Education
Define the term 'double majority'.
The majority of voters in Australia AND the majority of voters in the majority of states
What are the names and years of the two referenda you need for the SAC and exam?
1967 Referendum - First Nations People AND 2023 Referendum - The Voice
What other names can we use for demonstrations?
What does ultra vires mean?
Outside of the parliament's law-making power (therefore invalid)
Define terms of reference.
Instructions given to a formal body to investigate a formal matter - scope & purpose, due date
List 2 reasons for Constitutional reform.
1. To recognise FN people; 2. To increase rights protection; 3. To change Cth law-making powers; 4. To reform Australia's political system
What was the YES percentage for first limb of the double majority for the 1967 referendum?
90.77%
How do petitions and demonstrations show strong community support?
Lots of signatures & lots of people attending
What is media concentration?
Ownership of mass media outlets by a few individuals/groups
What are two things that RCs do that VLRC cannot do?
Compel production of documents AND Compel witnesses to appear at hearings
Select 1 factor affecting the success of a referendum. Provide the name of the factor and 2 additional pieces of information.
E.G. 1. Bipartisan support; 2. Both major political parties support a referendum. 3. When this occurs, referenda succeed
Which major parties supported and opposed The Voice referendum?
Supported: Labor AND Opposed: Liberal
Name two ways demonstrations decrease the likelihood of MPs supporting their cause.
Violence AND Inconvenience
List 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage of social media on law reform
S: Create massive interest, fast, real time, direct access to pol. parties
W: Unreliable, no code of ethics, spread harmful/inaccurate info. algorithms create confirmation bias
How many recommendations were there for the Inclusive Juries inquiry? List 1
53 (NOT 51), E.G. 13th person allowed, reasonable adjustments (Auslan interpreters, assistance animals)
How can Parliament pass a Constitutional Alteration Bill? Your answer must be as complete as possible.
1. Both houses with an absolute majority OR 2. Pass 1 house twice with a 3 month delay between votes
What were the changes to the Constitution as a result of the 1967 referendum? You need either the section numbers OR the correct wording... or both!
1. s.51(xxvi) - removed "other than the aboriginal race in any State" AND 2. s.127 - removed entirely (Aborigines not to be counted in reckoning population)
What are 3 key aspects of both your petition & demonstration examples you need to memorise?
Dates, level of public support, legal issue, impact on law reform
Correct this statement by adding something to it: "Parliament can abrogate common law".
Parliament can abrogate common law except for HC rulings on constitutional issues.
Lis the following information for the Yoorrook Justice Commission: # submissions, # recommendations total, dates of the interim & final report
1. 1,300 submissions; 2. 146; 3. 2023 and 2025
What section of the Constitution establishes the referendum process?
s.128
What is the topic likely to be for the next referendum in Australia?
Republic (Labor appointed an Assistant Minister for the Republic)