Human Rights
Universal, inalienable, and inherent
What does enforcement mean?
Making sure rules or laws are followed
What type of employment offers no guaranteed hours, no paid sick leave, or annual leave, but compensates workers with a higher hourly rate.
Casual employment
What does GST stand for?
Goods and services tax
What does describe mean?
Characteristics and features
Name two human rights treaties
Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), Convention on the Rights of the Child
In court, an offender’s young age, lack of a prior criminal record, or early guilty plea are examples of what legal concept, which can convince a judge to give a lighter sentence
Mitigating factors
According to the NES, what is a full time employees right on a public holiday?
Right to be absent from work and are entitled to be paid their base pay rate for their ordinary hours.
What does PAYG stand for in the context of income tax?
Pay As You Go
What key term language should be used for 'explain'
Due to, consequently, leads to, as a result
What is the difference between signing and ratifying a treaty?
Signing is an intent to comply and ratifying is the formal, domestic process where a state officially consents to be bound by the treaty.
Justin has been convicted of hacking into a major bank's network and stealing data. The judge fines him to a $50,000. The judge states: "This sentence must send a clear message to any other tech-savvy individuals that cybercrime will carry devastating consequences." What would be the primary reason for this punishment?
Deterrence
What registered organisations represent the interests of workers in specific industries, negotiating for better pay, resolving workplace disputes, and legally representing members.
Trade unions
legally binding documents set out the minimum pay rates and conditions for an entire industry or occupation (such as retail or hospitality) across Australia.
Modern Award
What key term language should be used for distinguish?
Whereas, conversely, on the other hand
Australia is unique among Western democracies for lacking this single, comprehensive constitutional or statutory document dedicated to protecting citizen rights, relying instead on a mix of common law and separate Acts of Parliament.
Bill of Rights (or Charter of Rights)
If a customer slips on a spilled drink at a supermarket because there was no "wet floor" sign, their lawyer will sue the store for negligence under this specific branch of civil law.
After catching Tom on security footage stealing expensive electronics from the back storeroom, the manager fired him on the spot with zero warning and no notice pay. This is an example of this specific type of legal termination?
Summary dismissal
Max’s boss told him he was being let go because his role was "no longer needed." However, the next week, Max saw his exact same job advertised online under a different title. Max can sue his former employer for what specific legal violation.
Unfair dismissal
What does examine mean?
Inquire into
Freedom from Slavery and The Right to Just and Favorable Work Conditions
What is arbitration?
Involves a paid neutral third party with expertise in the area (the arbitrator) who listens to both sides, examines evidence, and makes a binding decision to resolve the conflict.
Why is AI more effective than humans?
It can efficiently process volumes of data and execute repetitive tasks without fatigue, emotional bias, or physical limitations.
After working a 6-hour public holiday shift at a local cafe, 17-year-old Mia noticed she was paid her exact standard base rate of $18 per hour, instead of the higher rate specified for public holidays under her industry standard. This means her employer has failed to pay her what?
Penalty rates
What does recommend mean?
Provide reasons for